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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Property class: 2
Family-friendly stay near Lions Water Adventure

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Two red chairs in front of a colorful map mural with 'Welcome to Downtown Kinston NC' text.
A modern living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a red chair.
A swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with large windows in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A mini-golf course with multiple green and red holes, a tennis court, and a ping pong table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Business services

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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

A modern living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a red chair.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a trash bin, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a vibrant zigzag patterned bedspread, wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Neuseway Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grainger Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kinston Music Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Biscuitville - ‬3 min drive

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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
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

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mother Earth Motor Lodge on Nov 13, 2026 start from $126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 2:30 AM.

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. 683 out of 822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 822 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

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Excellent day would encourage anyone to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, beautiful pool, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent downtown motel, clean and great retro vibe. Our second stay here this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our favorite place to stop! So clean and nicest staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and stocked very. The front desk clerk was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was great. It was clean and check-in was so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Definitely staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great retro motel. We love the location and this is the best value in Kinston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the 70s vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint Retro inspired motel.. friendly staff great location to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, reasonably priced, fun restored hotel! Have stayed several times. Front desk people couldn't be kinder!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Feels like you on a small vacation
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It's a nice property with lots of amenities. Enjoyed our time there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are large with plenty of storage. The suites have two TVs and are clean and comfortable. The mini fridge is much larger than regular hotel rooms, to keep a lot of stuff cold. And it has a K-cup coffee makers, so I don't have to bring one. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The pool area is really nice. I've stayed at this hotel a few times. In the winter, the heat works well and in the summer the air-conditioning is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The suite was very clean and spacious. The decor is so fun, and the pool was amazing and relaxing after a long day. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice staff. Breakfast was sparse But okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was awesome. The ambience was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great clean motel. Very family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fun place to say in good location for walking to food and nightlife. Had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome, friendly helpful staff. Great AC. The area is slowly being gentrified and this place is a shining star from that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a great retro motel! All the decorations were reminiscent of the 70s but in a super cool way. The rooms were simple bit modern. We loved this place! It was like stepping back in time when everything was just a bit simpler, more relaxed, and all around better! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our 2nd stay was just as great as the first. Had some time to enjoy the pool this time. Everything was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026