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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Courtyard
Superior Studio
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 4410
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Executive Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Family Suite | Private kitchenette

Superior Family Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center.
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers 73 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Square. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 15-minute walk of The Square and City Library
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Palmerston North hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in April.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 769 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 769 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 769 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 769 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 769 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay - staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for 2 nights. Staff were excellent. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorinda

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, but rooms are run down and tired. Well situated in Palmerston North City centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and run down
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I called to check on my booking and was told there was no booking. I could not find alternative accommodation as the whole town was booked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean. Comfortable bed. Warm and very central. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross, Paraparaumu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and convenient hotel. Good that the rooms are being refurbished as some are getting pretty tited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Shubhkarman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

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

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good average stay, property is old but clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everthing about the property. The room and bathroom were both excellent, the open fire in the lounge was great, I loved everything about the property and the cost of stay was appropriate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable but getting tired. Room was dark, needed more lighting particularly when trying to work at the desk. Secure, dry parking. Easy walk into the CBD where you will find lots of eating places and entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at Coachman. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficent staff, both at checkin and check out. Recently renovated room, very comfortable and quiet, nicely furnished. The only negatives I had were very minor. The spa pool was still being renovated and was closed. I slso prefer the Sky channels to the free ones in NZ, which wern't offered. The TV set however was fairly large and modern and logging on to streaming apps or chromecast with my credentials was very easy and that is what I did. Long story short, nice motel and very happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only bathroom csme off the king bedroom. So had person from lounge having to come through room to use the toilet. No soap dish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to close and refurbish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nadene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with really great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in May 2025