Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details regarding the type and cost are not provided.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 9.7 miles (15.6 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and is close to several attractions such as Jim Barker Memorial Playground (0.1 km) and Kiwi House Native Bird Park (1.6 km).

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 25.00 per stay, and rollaway beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Palm Court Motel

What guests think

Palm Court Motel draws praise for its friendly, accommodating hosts, very clean and generally spacious rooms, and a convenient, walkable location near shops, eateries, and area attractions like the Kiwi House, Waitomo Caves, and Hobbiton.

Guests also appreciate practical in-room kitchenettes and straightforward parking. Drawbacks noted include traffic noise or vibrations in some units, occasional dated bathroom fixtures or minor maintenance issues, and mixed views on mattress firmness. Overall, expect a simple, comfortable base with warm service and easy access to the area.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Easy parking and in-room kitchenettes or kitchens are frequently noted. One guest mentioned the lack of on-site laundry.

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Carol

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well run motel. Good parking. Nice unit with functional kitchen and excellent, spacious bathroom. Very convenient to Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House. Could walk into town for meals.

10

Brenda

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy, room was comfy and roomy. Could walk to stores if needed. Staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here if in the area.

10

Jennifer

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was very friendly, room was nice and we had a lot of options within walking distance. Would have loved a washing facility but staff did tell us of a laundromat just down the road.

10

stacey

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable beds and pillows and really nice bathroom. Very clean and great kitchenette.

8

Ruthie

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint. Enough kitchenette-ish amenities.

10

Yatish Kanyalal

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained motel with humble host.

8

Dee

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, nice off street parking, noise was mediocre from traffic. Overall a decent room!

8

Kathryn

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, good size rooms, easy parking. Would be good to have air con in the separated bedroom.

10

Garth

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wow we were very impressed with this motel. Very spacious room which appeared to be recently renovated. I was greeted by a lovely gentleman at check-in who was friendly and helpful in recommending local places to eat. Would definitely stay again!

10

Bryan

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop over on the way to Hobbiton or when traveling. Only stayed one night but the room was clean and had everything we needed for our family. Right off of the road and near grocery and restaurants.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean or spotless. A few reviews note worn bathroom fixtures and minor maintenance issues.

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Nadia

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and helpful staff. Microwave didn’t work, aside from that all good.

8

Carla

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. I personally found the mattress way too firm, and recommended a memory foam topper.

8

Wai

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean, and we had a comfortable night sleep. The owner was courteous, helpful and prompt to attend to our needs.

10

stacey

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable beds and pillows and really nice bathroom. Very clean and great kitchenette.

8

Dee

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, nice off street parking, noise was mediocre from traffic. Overall a decent room!

10

Tracy

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The host was very nice and helpful. The room was super clean and comfortable.

10

David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, clean, well stocked, helpful stall

6

Louis

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whilst perfectly serviceable and undeniably a pleasant motel, I was a bit disappointed by some of the obvious lack of maintenance in the room. Shower was very outdated, the bathroom floor linoleum floor very slippery, paint in several areas of the bathroom was peeling or damaged, and the bathroom fixtures (heater, towel rail etc) were extremely dated or worn out. Perhaps most bizzare of all was the fact that the room (located upstairs) shook and rattled like a gentle earthquake whenever trucks would pass on the road. Again, perfectly serviceable lodging for a one night stay, the staff were lovely and the bed comfortable, walking distance to shops and eateries. If I had paid less for the room, I'd have far less complaints but at $180 a night it did not quite live up to my expectations. Hopefully the owners will consider updating some of their facilities in future.

10

Richard

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was friendly and helpful. Rooms ample and clean.

4

HsingChi

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is quite run-down and needs a bit of work to improve it. The beds are very uncomfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some guests praising powerful showers. However, several report traffic noise or vibrations and thin walls, and mattress comfort ranges from very comfortable to too firm or uncomfortable.

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Barry

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The manager is very nice. One drawback--the room furnishings shook when trucks went past the road next to the hotel. (And the manager assured us that we were in the quietest room in the motel.)

10

GRAHAM

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

One of the better motels I've ebwr stayed in. Beds were comfortable, great wifi, showers were powerful and no issues with the hit water

6

Rebecca

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a great place to stay. However, our neighbours were rude and argued outside our room. The walls between units were thin, and I could hear snoring coming from next door.

8

Wai

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean, and we had a comfortable night sleep. The owner was courteous, helpful and prompt to attend to our needs.

8

Scott

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good hotel with nice walking access to town. The rooms are large and well laid out. The hotel is near the road so sound can be an issue.

6

Christian

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Okay big rooms but a bit dark for my taste.

6

Kristina

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place just a bit noisy

8

Kathryn

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, good size rooms, easy parking. Would be good to have air con in the separated bedroom.

6

Louis

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whilst perfectly serviceable and undeniably a pleasant motel, I was a bit disappointed by some of the obvious lack of maintenance in the room. Shower was very outdated, the bathroom floor linoleum floor very slippery, paint in several areas of the bathroom was peeling or damaged, and the bathroom fixtures (heater, towel rail etc) were extremely dated or worn out. Perhaps most bizzare of all was the fact that the room (located upstairs) shook and rattled like a gentle earthquake whenever trucks would pass on the road. Again, perfectly serviceable lodging for a one night stay, the staff were lovely and the bed comfortable, walking distance to shops and eateries. If I had paid less for the room, I'd have far less complaints but at $180 a night it did not quite live up to my expectations. Hopefully the owners will consider updating some of their facilities in future.

4

HsingChi

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is quite run-down and needs a bit of work to improve it. The beds are very uncomfortable.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, helpful hosts who provide local tips and accommodate late or after-hours check-in. Guests felt well looked after.

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Nadia

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and helpful staff. Microwave didn’t work, aside from that all good.

10

Iskender

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Late check in was arranged for us. Clean and comfortable room.

10

Brenda

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy, room was comfy and roomy. Could walk to stores if needed. Staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here if in the area.

10

William

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was nicely appointed and the gentleman at the front desk was very helpful and friendly.

8

Wai

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean, and we had a comfortable night sleep. The owner was courteous, helpful and prompt to attend to our needs.

10

Yatish Kanyalal

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained motel with humble host.

8

Leif

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. We were pleased with room and service. Picture of motel with Hobbit doors a bit misleading

10

James

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is wonderful, the room was roomy, clean and inviting. Great service and very thoughtful advice regarding places to eat and places to see on our trip.

10

David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, clean, well stocked, helpful stall

10

Richard

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was friendly and helpful. Rooms ample and clean.

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Location

Walkable to shops and eateries and convenient for Kiwi House, Waitomo Caves, and travel stopovers. Being on a main road brings truck noise for some rooms.

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Susan

24 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and good location for a single night stay, but due to proximity to Countdown store and the main road, there were a lot of truck noises at night and early morning.

10

Carol

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well run motel. Good parking. Nice unit with functional kitchen and excellent, spacious bathroom. Very convenient to Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House. Could walk into town for meals.

10

Brenda

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy, room was comfy and roomy. Could walk to stores if needed. Staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here if in the area.

8

Scott

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good hotel with nice walking access to town. The rooms are large and well laid out. The hotel is near the road so sound can be an issue.

10

ian

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay after the Waitomo cave tour, very near to town. Upstairs vroom that was light big and spacious

10

Daniel

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was just a one night stopover after Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves tours. Numerous restaurants within 5 minute walk. I caught the Northern Explorer to Wellington

10

Andrea

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A clean, safe, perfectly well situated place; Woolworth across the street; breakfast/dinner places in walking distance and the Kiwi-house doable by foot or a couple of minutes by car

10

Alan

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a typical NZ motel - perfect for a short stay whilst travelling around this amazing country. The owner was incredibly helpful and informative on arrival which ensured we made the most do our first day in the area. Close the caves at Waitamo but it’s also worth going to the Kiwi Sanctuary- some great work being done to protect them. The motel room has all the facilities you need you need and is great value in a great location

10

David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, clean, well stocked, helpful stall

10

Bryan

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop over on the way to Hobbiton or when traveling. Only stayed one night but the room was clean and had everything we needed for our family. Right off of the road and near grocery and restaurants.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Carol

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well run motel. Good parking. Nice unit with functional kitchen and excellent, spacious bathroom. Very convenient to Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House. Could walk into town for meals.

10

Brenda

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy, room was comfy and roomy. Could walk to stores if needed. Staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here if in the area.

10

Guan

2 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Glad we have stayed with Palm Court, very clean and comfortable. Pity we were too full to try out their in room dining.

10

Serena

8 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

So helpful, had brilliant placesto eat only a short walk

10

Jennifer

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was very friendly, room was nice and we had a lot of options within walking distance. Would have loved a washing facility but staff did tell us of a laundromat just down the road.

10

Daniel

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was just a one night stopover after Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves tours. Numerous restaurants within 5 minute walk. I caught the Northern Explorer to Wellington

10

Andrea

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A clean, safe, perfectly well situated place; Woolworth across the street; breakfast/dinner places in walking distance and the Kiwi-house doable by foot or a couple of minutes by car

10

James

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is wonderful, the room was roomy, clean and inviting. Great service and very thoughtful advice regarding places to eat and places to see on our trip.

10

Garth

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wow we were very impressed with this motel. Very spacious room which appeared to be recently renovated. I was greeted by a lovely gentleman at check-in who was friendly and helpful in recommending local places to eat. Would definitely stay again!

10

Bryan

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop over on the way to Hobbiton or when traveling. Only stayed one night but the room was clean and had everything we needed for our family. Right off of the road and near grocery and restaurants.

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Palm Court Motel

About this property

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Room options

Superior Apartment

Superior Studio Suite

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Studio

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