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Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Twin Studio Unit, Fitzherbert Castle Motel in Palmerston North
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Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Bathroom, Fitzherbert Castle Motel in Palmerston North

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8.9

Excellent

2,558 reviews

2,558 reviews

Housekeeping6
Car Park1
Garden1
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9.0

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Closest landmarks
Pak N Save
240 m
Countdown Supermarket
330 m
Post Office
430 m
Square Edge Community Arts Centre
440 m
Palmerston North Clock Tower
440 m

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

124 Fitzherbert Avenue, West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 4410 - See map
Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Sparkling clean

Check-in/out [express]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Golf course [on-site]

Shops

Bar

Laundry service

Value for money8.3
Distance to city center1. Km
Location rating9.0

Rooms available at Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.6

Executive Studio Unit
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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King Studio
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Superior Studio
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Twin Studio Unit
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed and 1 single be...
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Queen Studio Unit
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Studio
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Basic Studio
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Executive Room
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  • Shower
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Single Economy
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    Studio - Single Use
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      Frequently asked questions

      Does Fitzherbert Castle Motel have bars on the premises?

      Experience your vacation the finest way with a beverage in your hand at Fitzherbert Castle Motel's bar readily available right in front of your doorstep for whenever you need a drink or two.

      What is the average travel time to the closest airport from Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

      The average travel time to get from Fitzherbert Castle Motel to the airport is 10 minutes, but please keep in mind that the travel time may fluctuate based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

      How many rooms does Fitzherbert Castle Motel have?

      Fitzherbert Castle Motel has a total of 14 rooms.

      How long do visitors typically stay at Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

      Verified past guests that have stayed at Fitzherbert Castle Motel had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

      At what time of the year is Fitzherbert Castle Motel most popular?

      Fitzherbert Castle Motel's most popular month where verified visitors have stayed the most is in April.

      What is the verified guest review consensus about Fitzherbert Castle Motel's view?

      79.0% of our verified customer evaluations have given a positive review and remarks about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Fitzherbert Castle Motel down in the review section.

      What is the verified guest review consensus about Fitzherbert Castle Motel's swimming pool?

      67.0% of our verified visitor reviews have given a positive review and remarks about this property's swimming pool. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Fitzherbert Castle Motel down in the review section.

      What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

      Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Fitzherbert Castle Motel an average rating of 8.7. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

      Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Fitzherbert Castle Motel an average rating of 8.5. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the average rating that past Families with young children have given to Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

      Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Fitzherbert Castle Motel an average rating of 8.6. You can look up more specific customer evaluations and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the closest airport to Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

      The nearest airport to Fitzherbert Castle Motel is Hastings Airport, 126.0 km away.

      What people love about Fitzherbert Castle Motel

      • 9.6

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "The room was clean and spacious enough for us."

        Dian

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        July 10, 2023

      • 9.6

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "Great place to stay very nice room and spotless clean"

        Steve

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        February 9, 2023

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Staff 

        "Great motel for kids, clean and tidy and helpful staff"

        May

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        February 28, 2022

      Property ranking|Compared to 62 Palmerston North properties
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      Service score
      9/10
      Room comfort score
      8.6/10
      Location score
      9/10
      Cleanliness score
      8.8/10
      Better than
      87
      %
      of Palmerston North properties
      Better than
      85
      %
      of Palmerston North properties
      Better than
      84
      %
      of Palmerston North properties
      Better than
      82
      %
      of Palmerston North properties
      Overall rating:

      8.9

      Excellent
      2,558 reviews
      Cleanliness
      8.8
      Facilities
      8.2
      Location
      9.0
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      More about Fitzherbert Castle Motel

      More about Fitzherbert Castle Motel

      Experience Comfort and Convenience at Fitzherbert Castle Motel in Palmerston North

      Fitzherbert Castle Motel is a 4.0 star hotel located in Palmerston North, New Zealand, that offers an array of facilities to make your stay comfortable and convenient. The motel features a restaurant that serves continental breakfast and a bar where you can unwind with a drink. Room service is available for those who prefer to dine in the privacy of their rooms. The motel also provides laundry service, safety deposit boxes, a daily newspaper, a hair dryer, a television with satellite/cable TV, and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Guests can park their cars in the onsite car park free of charge and take advantage of the dry cleaning, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping services. A designated smoking area is available for smokers. The motel also offers a taxi service and Wi-Fi in public areas to keep you connected. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, Fitzherbert Castle Motel has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

      Luxurious Accommodations at Fitzherbert Castle Motel

      Fitzherbert Castle Motel offers three types of studio units to cater to the varying needs of their guests. The Executive Studio Unit boasts a spacious 25 square meters and comes with a comfortable King Bed. For those who prefer a Queen Bed, the Queen Studio Unit offers a cozy 17 square meters of space. The Twin Studio Unit, also 17 square meters, can accommodate either a Single Bed or a Queen Bed, depending on your preference. With these options, Fitzherbert Castle Motel ensures that guests can enjoy a comfortable and personalized stay.

      Luxurious Appointments

      Fitzherbert Castle Motel has been praised by guests for its luxurious appointments. One guest described their room as 'one of the best appointed motel rooms I have been in for some time.' The attention to detail and high-quality furnishings have left a lasting impression on visitors. From comfortable beds to modern amenities, guests can expect a truly luxurious experience at this motel. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, Fitzherbert Castle Motel is the perfect choice for those seeking a touch of luxury during their stay in Palmerston North.

      Experience a Memorable Stay at Fitzherbert Castle Motel

      Fitzherbert Castle Motel in Palmerston North, New Zealand has received outstanding customer ratings for its exceptional service and prime location. With an impressive overall rating of 8.6, guests have praised the motel for its cleanliness, comfort, and friendly staff performance. The motel's location has also been highly rated, with a score of 9.0, making it a convenient choice for travelers. Additionally, guests have found the facilities to be of high quality, with a rating of 8.2 for facilities and 8.3 for value. Although the food and dining have received a slightly lower rating of 6.6, the overall customer reviews indicate that Fitzherbert Castle Motel offers an unforgettable experience for its guests.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Excellent
      Facilities

      8.2

      Most talked about facilities

      Housekeeping

      3 mentions

      Internet

      2 mentions

      Food & Dining

      1 mention

      Languages spoken
      • English
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Internet services
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Things to do, ways to relax
      • Golf course [on-site]
      Cleanliness and safety
      • Body thermometer
      • Breakfast in room
      • Cashless payment service
      • Daily disinfection in all rooms
      • Daily disinfection in common areas
      • First aid kit
      • Free face masks
      • Hand sanitizer
      • Hot water linen and laundry washing
      • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
      • Shared stationery removed
      • Staff trained in safety protocol
      • Temperature check for guests and staff
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • Alternative meal arrangement
      • Bar
      • Breakfast [continental]
      • Kitchen
      • Restaurants
      • Room service
      • Snack bar
      Services and conveniences
      • Air conditioning in public area
      • Contactless check-in/out
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Dry cleaning
      • Elevator
      • Heating in public area
      • Ironing service
      • Laundry service
      • Luggage storage
      • Postal service
      • Safety deposit boxes
      • Shops
      • Smoking area
      For the kids
      • Family room
      Land sports
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Access
      • Buzzer/wireless intercom
      • CCTV in common areas
      • CCTV outside property
      • Check-in/out [express]
      • Check-in/out [private]
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Non-smoking rooms
      • Pets allowed
      • Security [24-hour]
      • Smoke alarms
      • Soundproof rooms
      Getting around
      • Car park [free of charge]
      • Car park [nearby]
      • Car park [on-site]
      • Taxi service
      Available in all rooms
      • Adapter
      • Air conditioning
      • Alarm clock
      • Baby cot (upon request)
      • Carpeting
      • Closet
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Daily newspaper
      • Desk
      • DVD/CD player
      • Electric blanket
      • Electric kettle
      • Fan
      • Free bottled water
      • Fruits/snacks
      • Hair dryer
      • Heating
      • High chair
      • Ironing facilities
      • Kitchenette
      • Linens
      • Microwave
      • Mini bar
      • Non-smoking
      • Private bathroom
      • Radio
      • Refrigerator
      • Safety/security feature
      • Satellite/cable channels
      • Shower
      • Smoke detector
      • Socket near the bed
      • Telephone
      • Toiletries
      • Towels
      • Trash cans
      • Wake-up service
      • Wi-Fi [free]
      • Wine glasses

      Food and dining

      Breakfast options
      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

      Location

      124 Fitzherbert Avenue, West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 4410
      Exceptional
      Location

      9

      Property policies

      Children and extra beds

      Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

      All children are welcome.

      Infant 0-2 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
      Children 3-5 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Some helpful facts

      Check-in/Check-out
      • Check-in from10:00
      • Check-out until10:00
      Getting around
      • Distance from city center1. Km
      • Travel time to airport (minutes)10
      Extras
      • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)13 NZD
      • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 NZD
      The property
      • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
      • Number of bars/lounges0
      • Number of floors2
      • Number of restaurants0
      • Number of rooms 14
      • Room voltage240

      Reviews of Fitzherbert Castle Motel from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      8.6
      Cleanliness8.8
      Facilities8.2
      Location9.0
      Room comfort and quality8.6
      Service9.0
      Value for money8.3
      High score for Palmerston North
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (13)
      8-9 Excellent (9)
      7-8 Very Good (6)
      6-7 Good (8)
      <6 Below Expectation (0)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (7)
      Jun - Aug (5)
      Sep - Nov (12)
      Dec - Feb (12)

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      Showing 36 verified guest comments
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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Rae from New Zealand
      Couple
      Queen Studio Unit
      Stayed 1 night in January 2022

      Exceptional”

      Exceeded expectations. Clean quiet comfortable and everything that we required- even a spa bath. Comfortable bed and excellent bedding. Would definitely stay again.

      Reviewed January 20, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      May from New Zealand
      Family with young children
      Twin Studio Unit
      Stayed 1 night in February 2022

      Excellent”

      Great motel for kids, clean and tidy and helpful staff

      Reviewed March 01, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Kerry from Australia
      Solo traveler
      King Studio
      Stayed 1 night in May 2021

      Felt like home. ”

      One of the best appointed motel rooms, I have been in for some time. Out down to fresh milk in a small cream bottle. Thanks for a sleep and rest. Will Back soon.

      Reviewed May 23, 2021

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Graham from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      Queen Studio Unit
      Stayed 1 night in January 2022

      Nice place to stay”

      Lovely people, nice place to stay.

      Reviewed January 25, 2022

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Kate from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      Queen Studio Unit
      Stayed 1 night in June 2020

      Convenient, friendly staff”

      Nothing bad to talk about this place, meets expectation

      Reviewed June 08, 2020

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      8.4
      Excellent
      Stephanie from New Zealand
      Couple
      Executive Studio Unit
      Stayed 1 night in February 2022

      Excellent”

      Lovely huge room but bathroom was a bit of a let down.

      Reviewed February 17, 2022

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      6.4
      Good
      Chris from New Zealand
      Business traveler
      King Studio
      Stayed 1 night in March 2022

      Good”

      Motel was in a good location, clean with very friendly staff. The internet was terrible. I ran a download speed test and it was 2.1mbp and hardly usable as it continued to buffer even on surfing.

      Reviewed March 23, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      jose from Philippines
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in November 2011

      Lovely hotel”

      i like thecool ambiance

      When my wife and I stayed at Fitzherbert Castle, we found the place to be very clean and well-maintained. It had a good location near the city centre. It also had amenities like unlimited WIFI with fast connections. Fitzherbert Castle is a lovely place to spend a vacation with family and friends. I would love to go back to this place.

      Reviewed November 29, 2011

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      9.0
      Exceptional
      Melvyn from New Zealand
      Business traveler
      Stayed 1 night in November 2011

      lovely stay good location”

      Everything was as ordered and expectations were met

      We found the stay a great experience and would not hesitate to stay again. The spa bath was the highlight of the stay and a perfect way to relax after a busy week. Our employers have used this motel before on a number of occasions.

      Reviewed December 01, 2011

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      9.3
      Exceptional
      Shelley from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 3 nights in September 2014

      Home away from home”

      Comfort, excellent condition, value

      Great! Staff was good, the hotel was clean and warm, the room was lovely, was nice to see a cheap mini bar for once, and free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and biscuits. Would stay again for sure

      Reviewed September 18, 2014

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      8.3
      Excellent
      charles from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in February 2012

      great service”

      convenient location

      i had a good stay the service was great food arrived on time to my room piping hot i did have a problem with a lot of ants in the room and other guests being allowed to party all night so got very little sleep so doubt i will ever stay there again

      Reviewed February 29, 2012

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      7.3
      Very good
      KHEE from Malaysia
      Family with teens
      Stayed 12 nights in September 2012

      Lovely, clean and comfortable hotel”

      Lovely, clean, friendly and comfortable hotel. These are the basic features that a family would like to have in their hotel when they travel away from home.

      My stay in the hotel had been comfortable and satisfying. They staff were friendly and they kept the place (room and outside) clean and tidy. We always had beverages' sachets top-up daily which was nice, especially when we came back from the cold weather outside!

      Reviewed October 11, 2012

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      8.7
      Excellent
      DIONNE from New Zealand
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in November 2011

      Great Service and Nice Clean Rooms”

      Location and quiet .

      Slightly dark rooms ,simply to the design of where the windows were.Very clean except the wardrobe had a musty smell .Host was excellent !!!

      Reviewed November 30, 2011

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      7.0
      Very good
      Lucinda from New Zealand
      Business traveler
      Stayed 1 night in April 2011

      Comfy hotel and close to town”

      close to town, friendly service

      I booked online and when I arrived the lady running the hotel was very nice and showed me to my room. the heater worked fine and the shower was very good. I have stayed in nicer hotels for cheaper

      Reviewed May 09, 2011

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      8.0
      Excellent
      William from New Zealand
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in September 2014

      Happy stay.”

      Location, friendly management, comfortable

      Very pleasant stay in a nice room. Flexible management with room location. We prefer ground floor versus upstairs. No problem. Everyone was friendly.

      Reviewed September 05, 2014

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      7.3
      Very good
      Konstantinos from Greece
      Business traveler
      Stayed 1 night in December 2010

      Warm hotel”

      friendly stuff, convinient location, clean
      nothing in particular

      It was a very fast one-night stay business trip, but the atmosphere and friendliness of the hotel was much appreciated. Clean, convenient location and internet connection are definitely good points.

      Reviewed December 16, 2010

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      7.7
      Very good
      Deborah from Australia
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in November 2010

      Passing through”

      Room clean, staff friendly and helpful, quiet even though it is on the main road
      bathroom small, rooms dated but in saying that it does suit the style of the motel

      Bed very comfortable I wouldn't class this as an executive room a bit misleading to me it was just an ordinary room

      Reviewed November 29, 2010

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      6.7
      Good
      Peck-Yong from Singapore
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in November 2012

      Serene surroundings.”

      Quiet and convenient location.

      Serene and green environment around the hotel, with chirping birds. Peaceful ambience in the room.

      Reviewed December 08, 2012

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      9.0
      Exceptional
      Robert from New Zealand
      Business traveler
      Stayed 1 night in October 2011

      Great hotel, great service, large room,”

      Location, large rooms, secure parking, Sky TV

      My stay was very pleasant, quiet location yet central.

      Reviewed October 23, 2011

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      9.0
      Exceptional
      Linda from New Zealand
      Family with teens
      Stayed 2 nights in May 2014

      Friendly and reliable service”

      Reliability, comfort, friendly and attentive staff

      Excellent, very impressed with them.

      Reviewed May 15, 2014

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