Carramar Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stove, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a sofa and a small table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a microwave.
A reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating office hours, and a door labeled "Café Zest."
A two-story residential building with a garage, a covered patio, and a small garden area with a wooden fence and plants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
  • Place, The Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arena Manawatu
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Community Leisure Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, Kitchen (Apartment Suite)

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

3 Bedroom House

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 Bedroom Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Carramar Motor Inn

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free motel has a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden.
Carramar Motor Inn offers 59 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carramar Motor Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Palmerston North Hospital. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Palmerston North Hospital and a 3-minute drive from Community Leisure Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carramar Motor Inn also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palmerston North motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Carramar Motor Inn has a restaurant on site.
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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; NZD 15 to 40 for adults and NZD 15 to 40 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 49
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 49.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 40 for adults, and NZD 15 to 40 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 49 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 49.0 per day
  • 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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 9 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in 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.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Carramar Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 576 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaysee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cozy and clean. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. Professional staff who are very helpful. Great location, especially if you have to visit the main hospital. Eight minute drive to city CBD.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to hospital with a few nearby food options Cafe on site good for breakfast or lunch
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My preferred place to stay in Palmerston North. Friendly staff. Quiet. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay . Clean tidy ,great restaurant, awesome staff . Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the perfect size for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked at short notice. Room was pristine and very comfortable. Had everything needed, was quiet and enabled a restful stay. Staff friendly and welcoming. Great having the cafe attached.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, Clean & tidy . Nice staff. Next to hospital. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taraneh

Room was clean and tidy, everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Property maintained. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry and Alan

Liked: Amenities
The unit we had was very clean and we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and close to the local hospital. It has an onsite restaurant excellent for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while my mum was in the hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3rd stay this year and we always have a great stay here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dudley

Have stayed here many times and all have been excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and clean accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location & had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More than happy with our stay would go there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Good to be just across from the hospital
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025