Arena Lodge

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with curtains.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
3 Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathroom, Spa Bath and Full Kitchen | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
A paved pathway leading to a building with a hedge and a tree.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, large windows, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $87
$75 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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74 Pascal Street, Palmerston North, 4410
  • Place, Arena Manawatu
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Rugby Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

2 Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath and Kitchenette (Opt 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 559 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

3 Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathroom, Spa Bath and Full Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 968 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio with Shower and Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio with Spa Bath and Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio with Kitchenette (Accessible Facility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Spa Bath and Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchenette (Accessible Facility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

3 Bedroom Apartment with 2 Showers and Full Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 882 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath and Kitchenette (Opt 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 559 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palmerston North

With a stay at Arena Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Palmerston North, steps from Arena Manawatu and within a 5-minute walk of New Zealand Rugby Museum. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Centrepoint Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Arena Manawatu - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Manawa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chada Thai - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Arena Lodge

Arena Lodge offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Palmerston North motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
The reception hours are 8 AM-8 PM on public holidays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16.00 for adults and NZD 16.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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 and debit 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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Arena Lodge
Arena Lodge Palmerston North
Arena Palmerston North
Arena Lodge Motel
Arena Lodge Palmerston North
Arena Lodge Motel Palmerston North

Arena Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location! Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, many heating options, lovely staff easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room: large, clean & spa bath. Friendly and quiet staff. Great Location. The only thing I would change is a better internet connection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tony was super friendly and the room was spotless and had everything you needed. Thanks Tony.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carla Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again me and my partner loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed four days. Really appreciated the daily housekeeping and bed making. Spa bath was great. Used the laundry. Wi fi wasn’t great but the owner was understanding and gave a cash rebate to make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well appointed and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation spa bath was the highlight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little stay. Very spacious and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy going office manager, room upgraded due to repeat custom, rooms clean and today, with a good selection of cooking utensils in the kitchen. Will be back next time in Palmy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our go to when we stay in Palmerston north
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet motel, clean and close to a supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant we will definitely be back to stay on the future 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely one bedroom apartment with balcony. Close to city centre, shops & restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked everything about the place..Staff was very helpful the place was very clean had everything and was a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service, clean, comfortable and definitely will stay there again when back in Palmerston north
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our trip. A lot of space and amenities were well suited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was, clean and had everything we needed in it. I will definitely be staying there again next time I'm in Palmerston North
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jahden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and tidy place however the oven needs a proper clean and needs more bigger pots for bigger families
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice well appointed quiet motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024