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Rose City Motel

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Superior Apartment, Kitchen | Bathroom | Towels
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Room amenity
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is $94
$82 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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120 - 122 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 04410
  • 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

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Superior Apartment, Kitchen | In-room dining

Superior Apartment, Kitchen

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room dining

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palmerston North

A stay at Rose City Motel places you in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 10-minute walk of The Square and City Library. .This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Te Manawa.
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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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holy Smoke - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rose City Motel

Rose City Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers.

This Palmerston North aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib: NZD 5 per stay
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 26 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rose City Motel
Rose City Motel Palmerston North
Rose City Palmerston North
Rose City Motel Aparthotel
Rose City Motel Palmerston North
Rose City Motel Aparthotel Palmerston North

Rose City Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Central location, restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance. parked up and didn't have to use the car again for 3 all 3 days of our stay. Plenty of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A good, clean motel with everything we needed and a convenient location close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable room, good layout with separate sleeping and living areas. Bathroom contained a good, deep spa bath. Staff were friendly and helpful. Complementary use of washing machine was very welcome; and the provided drying facilities were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay, big spacious room and nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean, pleasantly welcomed, polite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

V E

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great comfy spot

Excellent accommodation, in a great location so close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very easy check-in. Minimal effort after long drive. Close to food and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing in particularly stood out but the room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay for a couple of nights. Easy walk to restaurants & shops. Bathroom seems pretty modern compared to other motels I've stayed at. Easy checkin/checkout outside of office hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was super clean and staff most accommodating to our late arrival at the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Helpful owners, clean and tidy unit. Quiet while I stayed. Excellent location to P. Nth. CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice & tidy, friendly service and comfortable bedding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome cute place, maybe could use a booklet highlighting the best places in palmy to visit, but honestly great experience would recommend to anyone looking for affordable, walking distance accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Really comfortable, spacious, easy to book, clean and good quality furnishings. Close to all a.enities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great facilities. Heaps of room, easy parking, walk to supermarket and restaurants. Very accessible to the local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Hospitality

Great Hospitality thanks for taking care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beds were comfortable. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good price. Handy to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation thanks..warm and spacious. Friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and warm. Comfortable beds. The kids loved the hot tub! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner is friendly and the room is clean