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Alpha Motor Inn

Property class: 3

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A modern building with a reception area labeled "Alpha Motor Inn."
A small kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A motel sign with a tree in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $64
$56 nightly
$64 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Explore the area

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31 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410
  • Place, The Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Rugby Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palmerston North

A stay at Alpha Motor Inn places you in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 15-minute walk of City Library and The Square. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Community Leisure Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • The Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • City Library - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Pizza - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Alpha Motor Inn

Alpha Motor Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Alpha Motor Inn
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel Palmerston North

Alpha Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 361 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly staff, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, affordable and close to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy parking walking distance to food and shops
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean, comfortable, and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel for its price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Ann (Kerry)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the noise from the other people staying there. It's alright
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was clean if a little dated. But quiet and off the street. Would stay again. Was a good shower too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything you need in a nice location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms that were very clean and tidy. The beds were comfortable, shower pressure amazing. The service was exceptional. Lovely welcoming staff. I will be staying here again many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Collier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and awesome value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zwe Wint

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Motel close to town and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, the shower had very nice pressure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were go to deal with and room was tidy and well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was fine Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely room was great only down fall is you can hear everything from the room upstairs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tania

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

Convenient to restaurants

Easy parking, comfortable room. Everything I needed for a work trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dean

Very basic - was ok for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sagara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All things was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

dd

The location is decent—quite close to the city centre, and parking is convenient. The interior is fairly average, and the overall value for money is just so-so.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but good value at the room rate charged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025