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Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Palmerston North

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A bar area with a wooden bar counter, yellow chairs, and a glass table.
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A banquet hall with round tables covered in white tablecloths, each with a gold runner and white chair covers.
A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.
Tower Standard Twin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, 4441
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Rugby Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Tower Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Tower Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Two double beds with headboards, bedside tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Tower Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Heritage Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a quilted bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed artwork above the headboard.

Heritage Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Heritage Standard | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Heritage Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Tower Standard Twin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Tower Standard Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Palmerston North

Central Palmerston North getaway .At this Palmerston North Central hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Te Manawa and New Zealand Rugby Museum. City Library and Palmerston North Convention Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • City Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tony's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brew Union Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Double Shotz Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Palmerston North
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 4 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Palmerston North hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre offers 85 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Palmerston North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 29 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Palmerston North Travelodge
Travelodge Hotel Palmerston North
Travelodge Palmerston North
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel
Distinction Palmerston North
Novotel Palmerston North
Palmerston North Novotel
Travelodge Palmerston North Hotel Palmerston North
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel Conference Centre
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre to the airport?

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre is 3.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre on Jul 16, 2026 start from $131, 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 Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre.

Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 29 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre does not have a pool.

Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre to downtown Palmerston North?

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre is 0.3 mi away from Palmerston North.

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms awesome service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great character hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and central hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything we wanted, quiet, clean, nice staff, excellent breakfast. Walkable distances to shops and venues and safe, secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay - our room was perfect beds were comfy! Right in the heart of the city - will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Restaurant staff were lovely. Top notch service from Kamo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and tidy, but there was no air conditioning which really made for an uncomfortable nights sleep, the reason we stopped in before our drive up north.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed - super comfortable Dining - good menu options and the food was amazing. Our waitress was a delight Checkin - staff were less than welcoming Checkout - excellent he smiled and was very warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay. Nothing flash but has everything you need. Room was clean and tidy. Handy location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but a bit worn and dated..service was good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking very tight, but secure behind a locked gate. The hotel is in an old building and could be renovated. Staff were nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Able to walk to The Square. Peaceful and quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The combination of historical features and modern comfort Shower was pretty basic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff just dated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If it was half the price it might be ok, but a very sub par experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Too old and too hot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a 7year old and a 10 month old. We hadn't been away over night for soooo long, so this night away was a huge treat. From the minute we walked through the doors the whole stay was fantastic. A wonderful welcome from Karma, made us feel so calm and relaxed. We loved our stay, both baby and our son had a fab time. Extra fun with the heritage side to the building. The beds were very comfortable and everything clean as a whistle. Looking forward to staying again. many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Entrance of building impressed. Disappointed with parking facilities. Did find dining limited and bar hours limited. Beds comfortable and room okay. No toaster only jug
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has seen better days, rooms and furnishings very outdated. Very small room with minimal storage, bathroom very pokey with slippery floor. Not sure if some rooms have been refurbed but ours definitely hadn’t. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable centrally situated and great parking. Breakfast was too expensive $25 for cereal and fruit. Hot water was far too hot when you turn the tap on. Floor flooded from shower. shower curtain really useless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty ordinary motel. Decor very tired. Reception staff don’t go out of their way to help. Room not serviced - they change the towels but don’t make the bed. Overall pretty sloppy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good: * Nice welcome * Nice size quiet room, clean * Bath and shower were nice * Public area's nice * Secure parking Not so nice * Area seemed run down * Hotel was rebaged Novetel which was visible on the poorly painted side of the hotel * Room wifi was atrocious - the speed in the bar was 3 times quicker than the room. You would not be able to work from your room - staff dismissive of issue * New TV with apps but none worked (lack of good wifi in the room) - Staff told us they were awaiting a box to make it work but we have the same TV and it just needs good wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022