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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Courtyard
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

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, CSS Neuse II
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grainger Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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.
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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
  • ‪Amoco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪King's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Villa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
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Mother Earth Motor
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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 CSS Neuse II, Mother Earth Brewing, and Neuseway Nature Park. You'll also find Grainger Stadium and Kinston Music Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

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.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have connecting rooms?

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Mother Earth Motor Lodge.

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 673 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan, Wilmintion

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything cost extra to do at the resort as far as amenities the staff is really incompetent everything I asked it was I will have to call my manager all my managers has to make the decision and the manager was not even there so everything was a no
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great. Had a little fire on a tree outside our room first night but everything was taken care of quickly, quietly and professionally.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kezia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stop over in Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleased with the property. Very nice courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro Mid-Century hotel in the heart of downtown Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Retro, think 1960’s, complete with burnt orange and avocado green decor. Pleasantly surprised! Comfortable suite. Great outdoor spaces with retro pool, putt putt, grilling area, etc. Very walkable to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Satisfied Customer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room (suite). Quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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