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Alpha Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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A modern building with a reception area labeled "Alpha Motor Inn."
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.
A small kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A motel sign with a tree in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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31 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410
  • Place, The Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, City Library
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Alpha Motor Inn

Along with a refrigerator in a common area, this motel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Alpha Motor Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Alpha Motor Inn, you'll be within walking distance of City Library. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of City Library and The Square
As a guest of Alpha Motor Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Alpha Motor Inn also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palmerston North motel.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. 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

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Alpha Motor Inn.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Alpha Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 359 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel for its price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was clean if a little dated. But quiet and off the street. Would stay again. Was a good shower too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything you need in a nice location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms that were very clean and tidy. The beds were comfortable, shower pressure amazing. The service was exceptional. Lovely welcoming staff. I will be staying here again many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was fine Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, the shower had very nice pressure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Collier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and awesome value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zwe Wint

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely room was great only down fall is you can hear everything from the room upstairs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were go to deal with and room was tidy and well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Motel close to town and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dean

Very basic - was ok for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sagara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All things was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient to restaurants

Easy parking, comfortable room. Everything I needed for a work trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Que

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

dd

The location is decent—quite close to the city centre, and parking is convenient. The interior is fairly average, and the overall value for money is just so-so.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but good value at the room rate charged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional. The use of the laundry was a pleasant surprise. Very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very functional and convenient motel. I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025