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Fitzherbert Castle Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in West End

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A reception desk with a fruit bowl, a framed picture, a welcome sign, and travel guides.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, a sofa, and a TV.
A castle-themed hotel with a stone facade, a drive-in entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.
Property entrance
A covered walkway with stone flooring, a potted plant, and a bench.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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124 Fitzherbert Ave, West End, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410
  • Place, The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a dark-colored duvet, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden bench against the wall.

Family Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Studio, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Basic Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Palmerston North

West End stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this West End motel, you'll find The Square and City Library. Palmerston North Convention Centre and Te Manawa are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • City Library - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Victoria Esplanade - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. Palmerston North - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Smoke - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

3.5-star motel in West End
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Fitzherbert Castle Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Palmerston North motel.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Fitzherbert Castle Motel offers 14 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 18 for adults and NZD 10 to 18 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 18.00 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 18.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Fitzherbert Castle Motel Palmerston North
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fitzherbert Castle Motel to the airport?

Fitzherbert Castle Motel is 4.1 mi (12-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 Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fitzherbert Castle Motel on Aug 20, 2026 start from $69, 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 Fitzherbert Castle Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fitzherbert Castle Motel.

Does Fitzherbert Castle Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Fitzherbert Castle Motel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10.00 and 18.00 for adults, NZD 10.00 and 18.00 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Fitzherbert Castle Motel have a pool?

Fitzherbert Castle Motel does not have a pool.

Does Fitzherbert Castle Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Fitzherbert Castle Motel to downtown Palmerston North?

Fitzherbert Castle Motel is 0.4 mi away from Palmerston North.

Fitzherbert Castle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 721 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean well maintained motel in a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay as walk able into city centre lots of options to eat near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location have rebooked again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernardette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking lovely outlook from our window Clean comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts . Very close to town . Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was the upmost friendly person. Absolutely loved our stay Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Very good value for the quality of the room, location and service. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean spacious rooms. We always enjoy our stay here when we're in Palmerston North.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Debra Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely and clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Location was good, very close to all shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly service. Rooms were immaculate and couldn’t fault the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and spotless bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spacious clean room, quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very professional, courteous, and kind. Our room was wonderful and I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy, really comfortable bed & pillows!! Our Go To Motel to stay on our way to Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Palmerston North town centre. Lovely spacious room, very quiet comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff member at reception, room was clean and really loved the daily servicing. Nice and quiet but also central enough to have enough shops and places to eat around you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was all that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faigame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was right next to the rooms so that was nice. CCTV in place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean comfortable room. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Herminia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean room, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Boriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean,staff good,but for the rest of the stay nothing "wow"
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026