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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

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

  • Business services
The current price is $126
$112 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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
(32 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
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kinston

Mother Earth Motor Lodge is centrally located in Kinston, a 5-minute walk from Mother Earth Brewing and 7 minutes by foot from CSS Neuse II. .This family-friendly motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Neuseway Nature Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grainger Stadium.
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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

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.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Mother Earth Motor Lodge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
Mother Earth Motor Kinston
Mother Earth Motor
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Motel
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Motel Kinston

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 807 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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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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

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

Liked: Cleanliness
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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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
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10/10 Excellent

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This is my favorite hotel experience I've ever had!!! The place is so cute, clean, kept up very well, super friendly staff, and awesome amenities! Highly recommend!
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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Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Pool is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute 70s themed motel! Rooms were clean and amenities were satisfactory. Staff were friendly, and the hotel is a 5-6 minute walk to some excellent restaurants and a local brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute and unique hotel. We had a great time. Wish we had more time to enjoy the pool and other amenities. Room was very comfortable and decorated so retro! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was so kind and thoughtful! Pool area is great. Lots of character!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great!! Clean, very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a beautiful stay. The lobby was authenticly what they have in thier photos. The pool was beautifully kept and the room was perfect for our best friend weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice staff and very accommodating to our needs. The pool was beautiful and the seating was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026