Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

Check-in is from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, and arrangements should be made in advance.

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

The property is located in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 15-minute walk of City Library and The Square, and is 0.8 miles from both the Community Leisure Centre and Palmerston North Convention Centre.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 2 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs or infant beds must be reserved in advance, and extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Alpha Motor Inn

What guests think

At Alpha Motor Inn, travellers highlight strong value for money, a convenient walkable location near central Palmerston North, and generally friendly staff, while noting basic rooms in an older property with occasional maintenance and connectivity issues.

Many reviews also find rooms and common areas clean, with a few reports of ants, mould, or inconsistent housekeeping. Guests like the comfortable beds, and some units feel spacious, though others mention noise from neighbours and dated decor or cramped bathrooms. Overall, expect a straightforward, budget-friendly base for short stays in Palmerston North.

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Facilities

Parking is generally easy on-site, though one guest mentioned limited spaces and poor lighting. Guests appreciated access to a laundry and in-room kitchenettes, which were functional but sometimes cramped.

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Carme

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is not culturally safe or hygenic to mix your food areas and washing areas- have to gather water from bathroom to drink or to wash eating utensils. Otherwise very adequate with staff who take care.

8

Tania

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, comfortable room. Everything I needed for a work trip.

8

Clare

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean, affordable. Shower was difficult to get flow or temperature. Kettle was very plasticy. But quiet location parking easy.

6

Stephen

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and tidy. The bathroom is cramped but functional. The kitchenette is functional but is also cramped. Power points are difficult to access. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were clean. It was a short walk to the shops on Broadway, and there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores nearby.

8

Chenie

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like that tgere is a kitchen and gas to cook.i love that it fits a whole big family.

6

martyn

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel room wasgood but lack of parking.. lighting was none existent bar the pale light from next door lighting and then the tv cut out no wifi or reception on Friday night@ 1130pm now i work 70hrs a week up at 4 bed my 9pm on holiday I'd like to chill out warch a few movies.. sleep in.. but the rest of our stay gr8 ..value for the money

8

bernard

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very long grass outside the back of our motel. a real fire risk

8

Analee

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Properly is well-maintained and bright. Clean and comfortable bed. The area is walkable and 10 minutes from downtown. Have a little kitchen with all the needed accessories.

10

Henare

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were exceptional. The use of the laundry was a pleasant surprise. Very welcoming.

8

Rebecca

8 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient access to motel and easy parking. Friendly host. Room a bit dated, but that's why it's reasonably priced, and it had been vey well cleaned. Bed was super comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean, tidy rooms and well-kept units, but a few report lapses such as ants, mould in bathrooms, and missed items during servicing. Overall cleanliness feels mixed across stays.

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Derek

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This morel is in poor condition, Was dirty throughout. A very uncomfortable stay

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Bruce

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean inside and out - high standard. Easy walk to everything.

10

Janette

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and very clean.

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Jenna

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ants in the bathroom, beds uncomfortable, bathroom mouldy, facilities very very old and dated, no kitchen sink, could hear people walking around in rooms above us. Would not stay again

6

Kalib

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent enough for the price. Cleaning lady was pretty slack. Still had used coffee cups beside the after she had cleaned up. Apart from that the office lasy was nice and friendly

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Colin

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Comfortable bed. Good value for money

10

Patricia

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money, had everything we needed. Clean, tidy and quiet

8

Cameron

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were go to deal with and room was tidy and well looked after.

6

Sagato

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Little crawlies(ants) in bathroom The young man in Reception was helpful His assistant 'female,she looked pissed off and crumpy,wasn't verbally nice to talk to..apart from that we were happy with our stay.thank you

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Rebecca

8 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient access to motel and easy parking. Friendly host. Room a bit dated, but that's why it's reasonably priced, and it had been vey well cleaned. Bed was super comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but functional, with comfortable beds and some units offering ample space; decor is older and several bathrooms feel cramped or awkward. Multiple guests reported noise from other rooms, patchy Wi-Fi/TV performance, and occasional maintenance or heating issues; a few noted no A/C.

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Ross

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A rather basic motel, but it did its job. Close walking distance to central Palmerston North. Unfortunately it had no A/C.

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Cinadell

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet connection was weak and pretty much non-existent. Television didn’t go at all. Was not able to chrome cast as stated in the room brochure. Manager tried to help but advised me the internet connection to the room was too weak. The room was freezing and has a small heater that took hardly warmed the room. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

8

Carol

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the money - unfortunately inconsiderate guests and their visitors made for noisy night

8

Roger

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room is good. Two comfortable beds and a reasonable bathroom. Reception was friendly but hands off. Introduce yourself and you’re given a key, that’s it. Good breakfast places nearby

6

martyn

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel room wasgood but lack of parking.. lighting was none existent bar the pale light from next door lighting and then the tv cut out no wifi or reception on Friday night@ 1130pm now i work 70hrs a week up at 4 bed my 9pm on holiday I'd like to chill out warch a few movies.. sleep in.. but the rest of our stay gr8 ..value for the money

10

Barry

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of room in unit. Good value

10

Brian

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, comfortable beds, good tv and wifi

6

Helen

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom needs updating. TV not easy to use.

8

Carlos

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There's nothing wrong; the furniture is overall a bit faded. Overall, it was all good.

4

SEONJAE

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with prompt responses to requests and helpful check-in. There are occasional criticisms about after-hours oversight and an isolated report of curt service.

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Aimee

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciate that the property went out of their way above and beyond to help outside of working/open hours

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Sonya

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly. Unit had all that we required and was very reasonably priced.

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Jonathan

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy neighbours led to very little sleep for all. Lack of after hours management to monitor behaviour meant a disruptive night for all other guests

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Tracy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noise around unit, i.e from other units was noticeable, however the staff have always been fantastic to deal with. Any special requests have always been met effortlessly by staff. Great staff

10

Rachel

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good property, comfortable and clean. Appreciate that my request was acknowledged soon after making my booking and follow through was had. Reasonably priced, very good. Will be back!

10

Mele

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff a very understandable and kind

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Henare

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were exceptional. The use of the laundry was a pleasant surprise. Very welcoming.

8

Cameron

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were go to deal with and room was tidy and well looked after.

6

Sagato

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Little crawlies(ants) in bathroom The young man in Reception was helpful His assistant 'female,she looked pissed off and crumpy,wasn't verbally nice to talk to..apart from that we were happy with our stay.thank you

10

Philip

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very happy with our stay here. Fantastic check in with a friendly face. The rooms (we booked two) were great, very clean and we loved the individual themes and the decor to match. The folder in the room with information about the motel itself and the surrounding areas (including menus) and the artist/theme of the room you were in was very comprehensive and a lovely touch. Certainly made our stay that much better because of it. Thank you

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Location

Within easy walking distance of central Palmerston North, shops, parks, and eateries; convenient for short stays and business trips. Several guests also described the area as quiet.

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Bruce

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Central and convenient.

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Stephen

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and tidy. The bathroom is cramped but functional. The kitchenette is functional but is also cramped. Power points are difficult to access. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were clean. It was a short walk to the shops on Broadway, and there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores nearby.

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Roger

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room is good. Two comfortable beds and a reasonable bathroom. Reception was friendly but hands off. Introduce yourself and you’re given a key, that’s it. Good breakfast places nearby

10

Brian

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Motel close to town and affordable

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Kimberley

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good handy access

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Ian

1 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location close to major shopping centres and not far from center of Palmerston North. Good walks to parks and facilities

8

Analee

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Properly is well-maintained and bright. Clean and comfortable bed. The area is walkable and 10 minutes from downtown. Have a little kitchen with all the needed accessories.

8

Rebecca

8 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient access to motel and easy parking. Friendly host. Room a bit dated, but that's why it's reasonably priced, and it had been vey well cleaned. Bed was super comfortable.

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1 $56	2 $60	3 $56	4 $76	5 $62	6 $109	7 $60
8 $60	9 $60	10 $65	11 $62	12 $109	13 $59	14 $62
15 $60	16 $60	17 $60	18 $60	19 $60	20 $70	21 $74
22 $59	23 $54	24 $54	25 $59	26 $59	27 $69	28 $63
29 $54	30 $64

Alpha Motor Inn

About this property

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Tui Studio

Fantail Family 2 Bedrooms

Fantail Family 1 Bedroom

Weka Studio

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