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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lions Water Adventure

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Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a low wall with large windows.
Enjoy a game of mini-golf, bocce, or ping pong in this outdoor recreational area.
Stunning hallway with a beautiful landscape painting and a comfortable seating area.
Outdoor space with a brick wall, metal table, and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a nearby playground.
Relax in this stylish living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and cozy chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501
  • CSS Neuse II
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grainger Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kinston Music Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, desk, and TV.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room

Restful retreat with a vibrant bedspread, bedside tables, and a headboard.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Relax in this stylish living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and cozy chair.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

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

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Cozy retreat with a vibrant bedspread, wooden desk, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, desk, and wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kinston

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Mother Earth Brewing and CSS Neuse II. Also, Neuseway Nature Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grainger Stadium is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mother Earth Brewing - 4 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 - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lions Water Adventure - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Nuevo Tequila Mexic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Family-friendly stay near Lions Water Adventure
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Mother Earth Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kinston motel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1963
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • 1 conference room
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mother Earth Motor Lodge to the airport?

Mother Earth Motor Lodge is 30.3 mi (38-min drive) away from the Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mother Earth Motor Lodge.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have a pool?

Mother Earth Motor Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Mother Earth Motor Lodge to downtown Kinston?

Mother Earth Motor Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Kinston.

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 609 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

Cheryle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!!! Awesome staff , very helpful, clean room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed to catch a baseball game at Grainger. First time here. Excellent price. Cooler vintage property with mini golf, pool, outdoor ping pong, and a generally retro aesthetic. Standard room with king sized bed is a little small, but perfect for one night swinging through Kinston. Set AC to lowest temp (who doesn’t), but room ran a little warm all night. Nonetheless, excellent value, good location, easy to get around downtown Kinston. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Great stay.

Excellent stay! Highly recommend. Close to many restaurants and bars. Staff is super friendly and the hotel comes with many extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome gem of a place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Absolutely a 10 out of 10

What a cute place to stay! The 60s motif is fun. However there is also attention to small details that make this an enjoyable stay. Beds are great, pillows are plenty, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in shower in large containers on the shower wall and not in small bottles. There's even makeup remover. So that's the room detail, next is the charming atmosphere outside. They have a pool, miniature golf, pingpong and shuffle board. The one slight negative that we noticed was a large ant hill near the miniature golf that needs baiting. But that happens down here. They have a decorative gate around the hotel that brings fun and security together. Room doors are facing the pool and not the street making it a very safe place to stay. Those who smoke have a secure area inside the gate that's away from everything else. Again, security seems to be a big priority for them. Inside the lobby are very friendly staff who answered every question we had. There's fresh popcorn in the lobby and they had several snack and drink options available for purchase. They also sell cute items with their logo. Check in and check out was a breeze and my request for a first floor room was known when I arrived and provided. I noticed they have breakfast options though I didn't partake. I can say they have great tasting coffee in 16 oz cups with lids! I will be staying there every time I go to the area for genealogy research. It's a great small hotel with big amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find, great for walking, and near an awesome Farmers market. I will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Love Mother Earth!

Amazing staff at front desk made our early arrival easy! So friendly and happy to help with everything! We love this place! The pool area is so pretty and relaxing! Don’t come to Kinston and stay anywhere else!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To be a Hotel chain you should have wash cloths to replace immediately upon servicing a room. Other than that the hotel was rather good, decently priced, love the gated entry if you stayed upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

Blast from the past

Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin, Newport News

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is AMAZING
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mother Earth Motor Lodge was exactly as described on their website. We would absolutely stay again and recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyndi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and wonderful! Cute place and a cute town! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place

Always stay at Mother Earth Travel Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is like stepping into the 70s and a lot of fun. Staff is always friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Sahmeah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay with friendly helpful staff, a great included breakfast and wonderful amenities to enjoy with your family!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice trip , beds was nice enough room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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