About this property

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 accommodation includes a kitchen or kitchenette and a private en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Palmerston North, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Standard Studio
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 1 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 double bed
US$234 for 3 nights
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  • 1 double bed
Entire studio
172 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Electric blankets
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Fan
  • DVD player
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Alarm clock
  • Toaster
Max persons: 2
US$78 per night
Price US$234
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 1 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 2 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dale
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were early by 1hour and the lady said no problem. We could come straight in. So welcoming as we were travelling with our dog
  • Nicole
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and tidy. The beds were comfy, and the shower is the best shower we have had in a motel. Good value for money. If we come back, we will definitely be staying here again.
  • Green
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was amazing! And the price wa s pretty good for what we got :)
  • Dale
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect place to spend the night and have our dog with us. Lovely kitchen
  • Stephen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff helpful. Quiet location, good heater on a very cold night.
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent room. Stayed 1 night with our dog. Great facilities. Recommend
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Overall a good night's stay. We booked a two-bedroom unit which also had two bathrooms and two TVs. A good price for this amount of space. Had everything we needed while passing through the area. Located near Victoria Park which was nice for a...
  • Danii
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely and clean. Modern and fresh. Great place to stay.
  • Stace
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was lovely and big - the shower had amazing pressure, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Travelling with a toddler having the kitchen is a MUST I was very impressed!
  • Kerrin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place was really welcoming and the host was really friendly towards us. He went above and beyond with his service. We had to provide our own food and that we had to share the kitchen with other guests. The location was great and that it only...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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