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Big Five Motel

4.0 star property
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
DVD player
Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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154 Park Road, Palmerston North, 4410
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Palmerston North

Located in West End, Big Five Motel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Esplanade Scenic Railway and Victoria Esplanade. The 14 rooms at this 4-star motel include refrigerators, coffee makers, and Select Comfort beds.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centrepoint Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Esplanade - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ocggi Sushi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Brewers Apprentice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Big Five Motel

Motel in Palmerston North with free parking
Guests of Big Five Motel enjoy features like a business center, free newspapers and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. This motel also has barbecue grills.
Select Comfort beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts major credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 major credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Big Five Motel?

Big Five Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Big Five Motel?

This motel is situated in West End within a short 13-minute walk of Victoria Esplanade and also 15 minutes on foot from Te Manawa. You'll also find Centrepoint Theatre and The Square less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Big Five Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Big Five Motel include a casino?

No, Big Five Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Big Five Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Big Five Motel?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a comfy mattress in each guestroom with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Big Five Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Big Five Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Big Five Motel offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Big Five Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Big Five Motel.

Does Big Five Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Big Five Motel?

The closest major airport to Big Five Motel is Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.), which is 4.1 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Big Five Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Big Five Motel offer a balcony.

Big Five Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aletta

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pet friendly accomodation. Jenny was very hospitable checking if there was anything we needed daily. Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised as luxury studio but fell far short of luxury.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, plenty of room to park, quiet courtyard at back of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be nice once the renovations are finished. Staff was more the helpful and keen to lend a hand. Loverly stay. I felt my Ute and dogs were safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities but the tvs are not hd. Nice to have a tv in the room as well as the lounge
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clan and tidy unfortunately a lack of kitchen facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ashley, Canterbury

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

NIce Hotel, Close to the town centre.

Very Pleasant stay, would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregg, Te Awamutu

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

Very Tidy

Handy location to restaurant, shops and park.. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Tauranga

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

Very welcoming pet friendly motel

What a rarity to be welcomed with a smile, I got one here. I was asked if I had breakfast organised, I didnt have, so was given the option. I was asked how I would like the eggs and bacon cooked. The breakfast was great and exactly how we had discussed. I could not fault the place. I may have given it a more welcoming name, but that is just an opinion. One of the best moter experiences for years. Well done
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Zjene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not happy.

The motel looks lovely on the outside, the inside not so much. It has old uncomfortable beds, very outdated televisions. Also our tv kept glitching it was very annoying to watch!. The room was tiny for the price I think it was defenitly one of the worst in the area. I have paid less at a motel and got a way better experience. Sorry to say I don't have anything positive to wright about this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Viti, Auckland, NZ.

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

Comfortable and Clean

Lovely staff and very clean room. The room was perfect for staying in solo and felt safe. Good off street parking and easy to find. A minutes drive to the CBD. Good value for money and the complementary chocolates were a pleasant surprise after a long drive.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

This is the 2nd time we've stayed and it's always very clean and comfy. Definitely come back again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night and really appreciated being able to bring our (very) small dog with us to a lovely unit. We will be happily returning next time we are in town.

10/10 Excellent

Guo Sheng, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just right. Will stay again

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a pleasant one night stay. Easy to find, located near main roads (but difficult to get out of in the morning traffic). Rooms feel a bit close and there's a bit of noise bleed when your neighbour goes to the toilet or plugs things into the wall. Breakfast is cheap and generous, water pressure good and electric blankets are great!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Short stay

Was in palmerston North for one night with child entering the Wheetbix tri. Unfortunately other guests were very loud and we got very little sleep as a result. Rooms were nice but quite basic for the cost. service was great from motel owners who let me keep my car in the carpark till 2pm after check-out. Greatly appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, New Zealand - Hawkes Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Was right next to my triathlon event and allowed me a late check out

8/10 Good

Sharon, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; close to Esplanade

8/10 Good

Sally, New Zealand - Hawkes Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Fair price; Only a few minutes walk to Esplanade and river

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