Located just 5 minutes' walk from off Palmerston North’s restaurants and pubs, Big Five Motel offers modern studios and apartments featuring HD LCD TVs and animal themed décor. All air-conditioned accommodations includes a kitchen or kitchenette and a private private bathroom with a shower. Guest facilities include a fully equipped laundry and free off-street parking with 24-hour camera surveillance. You can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, or just relax on the sunny terrace. Palmerston North Big Five Motel is just 6 minutes' drive from Massey University. It is 9 minutes' drive from Awapuni Racecourse. There is a bus stop directly outside the motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Palmerston North, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect for us with a dog as I was able to walk him comfortably very close to the hotel with no travel required. Parking right next to our room was also available.
  • Raewyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Liked the size of room, dining table and chairs, kitchen facilities, having a couch too, being able to park outside room door. Heater in bathroom. Owner was helpful when I rang to say 1 of the teenagers were no longer coming and advised me to...
  • Ruth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Polite and welcoming, great to be able to have pets and very close to park and esplanade for morning walks.

Area info

Amenities of Big Five Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Big Five Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    NZD 20 per child, per night
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB Cash Big Five Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Big Five Motel

    • The prices at Big Five Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Big Five Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • Big Five Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at Big Five Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Big Five Motel is 0.9 miles from the center of Palmerston North. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.