Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Courtyard
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501
  • Place, Mother Earth Brewing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, CSS Neuse II
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grainger Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a microwave in a common area are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a children's pool, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mother Earth Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mother Earth Brewing. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Mother Earth Brewing and 7 minutes by foot from CSS Neuse II
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Mother Earth Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kinston motel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 672 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARCY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great. Had a little fire on a tree outside our room first night but everything was taken care of quickly, quietly and professionally.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kezia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stop over in Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleased with the property. Very nice courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro Mid-Century hotel in the heart of downtown Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Retro, think 1960’s, complete with burnt orange and avocado green decor. Pleasantly surprised! Comfortable suite. Great outdoor spaces with retro pool, putt putt, grilling area, etc. Very walkable to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Satisfied Customer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room (suite). Quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keanu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025