Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Mother Earth Brewing

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501
  • Place, Mother Earth Brewing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Neuseway Nature Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, CSS Neuse II
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kinston

Mother Earth Brewing is within a 5-minute walk of Mother Earth Motor Lodge while other popular sites like CSS Neuse II are within a 15-minute stroll. This 44-room motel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Mother Earth Brewing - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Neuseway Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • CSS Neuse II - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grainger Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kinston Music Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Mother Earth Brewing
At Mother Earth Motor Lodge, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the area. Other amenities at this family-friendly motel include a microwave in a common area, a meeting room, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include ironing boards and desks.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the motel's walkable location in Kinston, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Neuseway Nature Park, Mother Earth Brewing, and CSS Neuse II. You'll also find Grainger Stadium and Kinston Music Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Mother Earth Motor Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Mother Earth Motor Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include hydromassage showerheads and pool views.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mother Earth Motor Lodge serves free continental breakfast from its snack bar.

Will Mother Earth Motor Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Mother Earth Motor Lodge for a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

The closest major airport to Mother Earth Motor Lodge is Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville), which is about 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mother Earth Motor Lodge.

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 684 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

one of my best stays ever. studio room was huge. everyone was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Incredibly clean and friendly staff. Great location to walk to breweries and restaurants. Who know such a cute place would exist in Kinston to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

james, Griffin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanest room i have stayed in a long time. excellent staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The retro style was very cool. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and inviting. Hated to check out
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great. Clean room and bathroom. Friendly staff. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice start and clean room. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was my second week long stay at this motel. Both times have been phenomenal and I intend to continue using this motel for the remainder of my visits for school. Everything is super clean and the staff is fantastic. Only complaint I have is the wifi. Network speeds are fine, but the connection gets very spotty towards the back of the room, where the desk and bed are. This isn't ideal since I'm down here for school, but I was able to manage just fine. It's not necessary, but it would be nice to see range extenders, or additional routers added to have more consistent network connections throughout the rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk associate was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor. Loved, loved the pool. Loved the town...walkable, interesting sites, shops within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here last minute after leaving our original hotel booking due to the poor conditions. The staff at the desk were very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean. We enjoyed finishing up our Mother Earth beers at the porch swings! We will come back with our kids and get in a game of putt putt!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not the bougiest place to stay but it is absolutely incredible. It's beautiful. Retro fans will be in heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an adorable fantastic place to stay. Great place to get away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

LuShorn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Corky & Quaint

Room was clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town to visit Mother Earth Brewing. Easy walk from the motel to the brewery. The motel was clean and comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were highly satisfied with our stay! We were in town for a softball tournament and if we are ever in the area in the future this will be our goto place for lodging! The design of the rooms took me back to my childhood! The pool/activity area is amazing and wish we would've had time to enjoy it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAsOn

Awesome place!! We stayed for my daughter’s softball tournament and loved it. The bed was super comfortable and the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chontelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025