Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

An English breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 8.00 to 16.00 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets are allowed at the property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 40, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the West End neighborhood of Palmerston North, near a boardwalk/promenade. It is close to Victoria Esplanade, Te Manawa, and Centrepoint Theatre, with nearby hiking/biking trails and a golf course.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. However, extra-person charges may apply, and there are no cribs or rollaway beds available.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer cribs or rollaway beds. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Shadzz Motel Palmerston North - Quality Accommodation

Average nightly price at Shadzz Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$67
February	$90
March	$85
April	$70
May	$77
June	$73
July	$77
August	$75
September	$72
October	$76
November	$73
December	$73

What guests think

At Shadzz Motel, guests commonly praise the central location and spacious, comfortable units that work well for families, while feedback also notes dated decor and occasional maintenance niggles such as spa jets, TVs, and other small in-room issues.

Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, with helpful check-in and late or early access when possible. Cleanliness is generally good, though several reviews report inconsistent housekeeping and occasional pests or missed spots. Noise from nearby traffic or other guests is a recurring concern for some stays. Overall, expect practical, roomy yet dated accommodation.

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Facilities

Mentions focus on in-room spa baths and parking; some note spa features not working and a tight car-park exit, while car security is appreciated.

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8

Jo-Ann

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Value for money, clean and comfortable and a spa bath to unwind from the day. Comfy bed and lovely pillows. Will defineately book there again on my next trip

6

Trevor

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Car security was good. Exit was Abit tight. Late clints need to be Abit more respectful of others. My kids got woken up. Overall about a 7 for an motel.

10

Elaine

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay. Would have been good of spa pool bubbles was working.

10

Sandy

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the spa bath and the convenience of it being in town and at a affordable price with friendly staff.

8

Malcolm

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the car park exit is very narrow.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms very clean, but several report lapses such as poor vacuuming, missed items, or a pest sighting, indicating inconsistent housekeeping.

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8

Richard

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy. Convenient location

10

Wangxue

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed in this property for a week during a family visit to Palmy. The property is very centrally located within a short walking distance to almost everything. The room is very clean and the climate control unit functions highly efficient. The staff was very friendly.

10

Don

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean carpet and comfort great level

10

Rebecca

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy staff were very nice helpful and friendly property was vey clean

8

Athol

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very comfortable and met our needs well. However the cleanliness was not up to expectations. We found items under the TV cabinet and also an unused condom under the bed in the lounge.

8

Suzanne

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean, quiet motel with pleasant helpful staff, handy to the plaza shopping centre

10

Tony

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 bedroom unit was great for the family. Plenty of room. Clean and comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff.

8

Vishwant

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good size and great for family. Dated yet looks very clean. Small issue of filtered water not working. Enjoyed the night. Convenient location.

8

Mandy

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was nice and spacious. Staff we're every accommodating. Unfortunately when I opened the fridge door I encountered a baby cocroach running along the top of door i got rid of it and went back to find another running along the bottom so got rid of it. Didn't find anymore but kept looking at surfaces in case more appreared I don't like crawling bugs

8

Wai

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The carpet hasn’t been vacuum properly still got crumbs on floor

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Rooms

Units are spacious and comfortable, suiting families, with good heating. However, decor and bathrooms are dated, some rooms can be noisy, and issues like inconsistent Wi-Fi, TV/Sky problems, and small kitchen benches appear in a few reviews.

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8

Jo-Ann

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Value for money, clean and comfortable and a spa bath to unwind from the day. Comfy bed and lovely pillows. Will defineately book there again on my next trip

8

Ken

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 19,342 nights

Location is good. TV initially worked but then Sky just stopped, probably not paid uo to date. No alternative like streaming or freeview stations.

10

Ian

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a Family unit which was great for 5 of us.

10

Riki

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious apartment, handy to everything

6

Susan

Apr 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious but very dated, especially the bathroom, kitchenette and bedroom furniture. A window in the bedroom was missing a latch increasing the road noise. Comfortable bed and nice thick towels though.

6

Claire

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I think they had overbooked the room type I had booked as they gave me a ‘bigger room’ (an extra bedroom I had no use for as a solo traveler). Unfortunately, my room was in the centre of the top level so was noisy when I was trying to work (i book the spa studios as they are normally quieter as are better placed on the property). My spa had 5 jets, one wasnt working at all and 2 were barely working, only 2 at one end were working properly, meaning that you had to perch uncomfortably at one end to get the jet on your back and shoulder areas. The tv had also seen better days as there were green lines at the top of the screen- it was still watchable but not ideal. Lastly, the wifi was very unpredictable and didn’t work at all at times. The positives about my stay was a good sized workspace, heat pump heating in the room, easy parking, and accessible to town

6

Kerry

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, but needs updating. Costs a lot for a very average room

10

Tony

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 bedroom unit was great for the family. Plenty of room. Clean and comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff.

6

BR

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location but very run down and in need of a refit. Ok for me on a one night business trip but certainly not where i would stay with wife or family

8

Margaret

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The kitchen bench is very small. A kettle and a big toaster, there was no room for a plate. I suggest a smaller toaster. The tea towel was not a good drying fabric. I liked the idea of a dark make up flannel

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with flexible check-in appreciated. A few note communication challenges, possible overbooking, or housekeeping not refreshing rooms during multi-night stays.

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10

Wangxue

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed in this property for a week during a family visit to Palmy. The property is very centrally located within a short walking distance to almost everything. The room is very clean and the climate control unit functions highly efficient. The staff was very friendly.

6

Claire

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I think they had overbooked the room type I had booked as they gave me a ‘bigger room’ (an extra bedroom I had no use for as a solo traveler). Unfortunately, my room was in the centre of the top level so was noisy when I was trying to work (i book the spa studios as they are normally quieter as are better placed on the property). My spa had 5 jets, one wasnt working at all and 2 were barely working, only 2 at one end were working properly, meaning that you had to perch uncomfortably at one end to get the jet on your back and shoulder areas. The tv had also seen better days as there were green lines at the top of the screen- it was still watchable but not ideal. Lastly, the wifi was very unpredictable and didn’t work at all at times. The positives about my stay was a good sized workspace, heat pump heating in the room, easy parking, and accessible to town

10

Sonya

Dec 12, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Difficulty with reception in that English is not their first language. They could not understsnd my name so some time taken in checking me in.

10

Fiona

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are so lovely.

10

Richard

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, allowing me an early check-in with no advanced warning. The decor is old, but it was clean and very spacious.

10

Tony

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 bedroom unit was great for the family. Plenty of room. Clean and comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff.

8

Chris

Feb 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful rooms comfortable. Would of been nice to come back on the 2nd night to beds been made though

10

Brett

Jan 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and friendly staff. Good price. A few minor things need repairing.

8

Brian

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Late night check in was appreciated

10

Sandy

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the spa bath and the convenience of it being in town and at a affordable price with friendly staff.

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Location

Repeatedly praised for being central and within walking distance of town and the Plaza. Convenient for short stays and access to amenities.

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8

Richard

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy. Convenient location

10

Wangxue

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed in this property for a week during a family visit to Palmy. The property is very centrally located within a short walking distance to almost everything. The room is very clean and the climate control unit functions highly efficient. The staff was very friendly.

10

Glen

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quite close to town

8

Alan

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Provided all the necesities. An easy stay. Good location for us. Clean and friendly service. We would stay there again on another trip to Palmerston North.

10

Riki

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious apartment, handy to everything

8

Suzanne

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean, quiet motel with pleasant helpful staff, handy to the plaza shopping centre

8

Vishwant

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good size and great for family. Dated yet looks very clean. Small issue of filtered water not working. Enjoyed the night. Convenient location.

6

BR

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location but very run down and in need of a refit. Ok for me on a one night business trip but certainly not where i would stay with wife or family

10

Sandy

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the spa bath and the convenience of it being in town and at a affordable price with friendly staff.

10

Craig

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous property for families. Clean and tidy and a great location. Will definitely be back.

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1 $71	2 $78	3 $72	4 $78	5 $84	6 $79	7 $80
8 $78	9 $78	10 $78	11 $77	12 $77	13 $81	14 $79
15 $78	16 $84	17 $77	18 $77	19 $101	20	21
22 $80	23 $76	24 $81	25 $78	26 $76	27 $78	28 $81
29 $78	30 $82

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25 $86	26 $70	27 $72	28 $71	29 $78	30 $73	31 $81