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Drovers Motor Inn
746 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
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#2 of 18 motels in Palmerston North
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Located in the suburb of Terrace End, 2 minutes from the city, Drovers Motor Inn offers a variety of affordable accommodation options with well-presented apartments and suites to suit your needs and budget. Whether it's a shuttle service to get you to and from the places you want, or providing you delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, we are committed in providing you with the best experience in accommodation that you could ever ask for! Our units and apartments are fitted with luxurious bedding, 42" Smart TVs, and brand new carpet. Each offers a seating area, a full kitchen or kitchenette, and a comfortable place to rest your head. Situated just 1.6km from the central city, you can enjoy a stroll into town, but as Palmerston North has some great shopping locations, you might want to grab a cab to get you and your purchases home. Please note: Guests must request a courtyard if they want One Bedroom Apartment with courtyard, as we only have one room with a proper courtyard.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Children's playground
Children's television networks
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Laundry service
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Room features
Air conditioning
Dining area
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Seating area
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
746 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 54 out of 100
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Palmerston North Airport
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Our family of five booked two rooms for three nights over the school holidays.
Communication from Drovers was excellent and immediate.
We appreciated that although we arrived very late, this was taken care of.
Everything was clean, modern and comfortable. It had everything we needed/ wanted and nothing we didn't.
With an inner courtyard, parking was easy, secure and plentiful. Considering the city location on a main thoroughfare, we found it quiet.
Conveniently, there is an excellent cafe (the Cooperage) for breakfast every morning pretty much across the road, New World only a few hundred metres away, two petrol stations (Z on the opposite corner open till 10pm or pay at the pump gas all night, or the manned 24- hour Caltex a little bit further).
There are two wheelchair accessible rooms. The bathrooms are mirrors of each other which I found convenient as one orientation suits my disabled person better than the other. The Forest and Bird toiletries are a nice touch, and the bathroom worked well for us.
One room had just a king sized bed, and the other a queen and a single. The beds were really comfy. The hoist (to lift the disabled person) did not quite fit under the bed although it was close, so I did have to put the 'elephant feet' (that I have for the purpose) underneath to lift the bed. I did have to push the hoist from the hard floor surface in the kitchenette area up onto the carpeted area around and under the bed, but it wasn't too difficult.
Altogether, we were extremely surprised at the bargain basement price. I wonder that it was too cheap and might put some people off.... so I can confirm its a good standard and well worth more than the price.
All the normal amenities- decent sized Smart TV, heat pump, silent fridge (yay) etc. I did notice that there wasn't a heater in the bathroom which would be a severe deprivation for my disabled person in the winter but was no problem in January.
Communication from Drovers was excellent and immediate.
We appreciated that although we arrived very late, this was taken care of.
Everything was clean, modern and comfortable. It had everything we needed/ wanted and nothing we didn't.
With an inner courtyard, parking was easy, secure and plentiful. Considering the city location on a main thoroughfare, we found it quiet.
Conveniently, there is an excellent cafe (the Cooperage) for breakfast every morning pretty much across the road, New World only a few hundred metres away, two petrol stations (Z on the opposite corner open till 10pm or pay at the pump gas all night, or the manned 24- hour Caltex a little bit further).
There are two wheelchair accessible rooms. The bathrooms are mirrors of each other which I found convenient as one orientation suits my disabled person better than the other. The Forest and Bird toiletries are a nice touch, and the bathroom worked well for us.
One room had just a king sized bed, and the other a queen and a single. The beds were really comfy. The hoist (to lift the disabled person) did not quite fit under the bed although it was close, so I did have to put the 'elephant feet' (that I have for the purpose) underneath to lift the bed. I did have to push the hoist from the hard floor surface in the kitchenette area up onto the carpeted area around and under the bed, but it wasn't too difficult.
Altogether, we were extremely surprised at the bargain basement price. I wonder that it was too cheap and might put some people off.... so I can confirm its a good standard and well worth more than the price.
All the normal amenities- decent sized Smart TV, heat pump, silent fridge (yay) etc. I did notice that there wasn't a heater in the bathroom which would be a severe deprivation for my disabled person in the winter but was no problem in January.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed over Christmas and what a fabulous place, spotless, the guy on the reception is lovely, dishwasher, cook top, Samsung washer and dryer, my hubby who is a builder was very impressed with everything. No vaccine pass required as no bar or restaurant so Copthorne missed out on $600, glad too because we loved Quest, few mins walk to the mall and close to supermarkets. Perfect!!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were in Palmerston Nth for a birthday celebration and stayed in unit 9 on the ground floor. The large bed was the most comfortable we have ever experienced in a motel. The unit was very clean and well stocked with tea, coffee etc, and a bottle of milk in the fridge. Soap and shampoo in the large bathroom. We could not have been more comfortable and will be back to stay in January when we come to Palmy for a wedding. Can highly recommend this motel. Thanks to the management.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I’ll admit I am difficult to impress when it comes to accommodation. Drovers Motor Inn has impressed us. From check-in where the host knew my name when I walked in, yes she had an inkling from my booking but she still made the effort to remember. We were upgraded as we were the last to check in for the night. There was a bottle of milk and chocolate in the fridge, no plastic. On to the bathroom, wall soap dispensers and little PAPER packets of shampoo etc. I hadn’t realised when I booked that this place was a non-single use plastic business. Impressed already. One more test for me was the extractor fans, an indicator of a clean place is the extractor fans, everyone forgets them, not Drovers. The bathroom extractor fan cover was clean, everything was spotless. We went out all day the next day and came back to the room serviced, again I didn’t expect this as we were staying two nights. I can’t rave enough about this place. Highly recommend and we will go back.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked an accessible room online with handicapped parking. We then got an email from the motel to describe the room to ensure it meet our needs.
Check in was easy and counter staff very friendly. Room was great
Check in was easy and counter staff very friendly. Room was great
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Drovers Motor inn, Owner at Drovers Motor Inn
Responded 18 Sept 2023
Hi Graeme Thank you for your great feedback. It's a pleasure having you stayed with us. Hope to see you next time. King regards Erma
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Got a lovely professional greeting via phone as we were struggling to find accommodation anywhere on Palmerston due to a huge government conference being in town . The owner Paul was professional & helpful.
The 2 bedroom unit had 2 bathrooms also , the room was spotless (well done to the clean team ) & a pleasure to stay in , It’s so great to stay in a motel who have not taken the obscene money offered from this government and kept it a clean pleasant tidy professional & SAFE accommodation.
DEFINITELY recommended .
Thank you so much for a good stay - keep up the good work!
The 2 bedroom unit had 2 bathrooms also , the room was spotless (well done to the clean team ) & a pleasure to stay in , It’s so great to stay in a motel who have not taken the obscene money offered from this government and kept it a clean pleasant tidy professional & SAFE accommodation.
DEFINITELY recommended .
Thank you so much for a good stay - keep up the good work!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Drovers Motor inn, Owner at Drovers Motor Inn
Responded 25 Jul 2022
Thanks Debbie for your kind words an awesome review, it is very much appreciated. It is nice to see our cleaning staff get the recognition they deserve and I will be sure to pass on your review to them. We wish you all the best and would love the opportunity of hosting you again. Regards Paul
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One night here on our way to Wellington- very happy with this tidy motel. Big room spotlessly clean with a little kitchenette and everything you’d need -Plus a small bottle of fresh milk!
Comfortable bed . Friendly staff. Would definitely come again. Highly recommend
Comfortable bed . Friendly staff. Would definitely come again. Highly recommend
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Marty OFee, Owner at Drovers Motor Inn
Responded 4 Mar 2021
Thank you for your review, it is appreciated. Regards Marty
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Had an urgent job in Palmerston North. Right in the middle of level 4 lockdown.
Second time I’ve stayed in the last 6 months.
Service exceptional.
Added bonus.. offered meals, breakfast and dinner delivered to your room... not bad when there are que’s at the supermarket and no takeaways or restaurants open anywhere.
Facilities are superb, showers, beds, kitchen etc. VERY clean and tidy, excellent service.
Brand new hosts/owners in the process of taking over, what timing!!!
Well done keep it up I’ll be back when next in Palmerston North. 👍👍
Second time I’ve stayed in the last 6 months.
Service exceptional.
Added bonus.. offered meals, breakfast and dinner delivered to your room... not bad when there are que’s at the supermarket and no takeaways or restaurants open anywhere.
Facilities are superb, showers, beds, kitchen etc. VERY clean and tidy, excellent service.
Brand new hosts/owners in the process of taking over, what timing!!!
Well done keep it up I’ll be back when next in Palmerston North. 👍👍
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Date of stay: April 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Marty OFee, Owner at Drovers Motor Inn
Responded 25 Jul 2020
Thank you very much for your review of Drovers Motor Inn we appreciate you taking the time to comment and we look forward to hosting you again in the near future. Kind regards Marty
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We weren't here except to sleep and have breakfast, but the beds were comfy and the place was nice and clean with everything you need - milk in the fridge and a heat-pump for warmth. The guy at the front desk was lovely. Very good value for money.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Erma Wright, Owner at Drovers Motor Inn
Responded 26 Jul 2021
Erma and I along with our staff wish to thank you for taking the time to post your review, it is very much appreciated. We would welcome the chance to host you again. Regards Paul
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Very friendly on arrival. Excellent spacious studio unit. Very clean and well laid out. Amenities better than many major hotels I’ve stayed in. Good lighting, lots of plug points, and quiet. Close to supermarkets. Good pressure in shower and lots of towels.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Drovers Motor inn, Owner at Drovers Motor Inn
Responded 1 Apr 2023
Thanks Sharyn for your awesome review. It was such a pleasure having you stay and would welcome the opportunity of hostng you again. Regards Paul & Erma
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Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we do not have a shuttle service. Would you like the contact details for the local taxi service?
"we had a down stairs unit and was a little annoying having people in the upstairs rooms dragging chairs and thumping a bit,"Read full review
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$168 - $190 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandManawatu-Wanganui RegionPalmerston North
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drovers Motor Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Drovers Motor Inn?
Nearby attractions include Te Marae o Hine – The Square (1.2 km), Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (1.0 km), and Pacific Monarch (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Drovers Motor Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Drovers Motor Inn?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Drovers Motor Inn?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Drovers Motor Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nero Restaurant, Cafe Brie, and Aberdeen.
Is Drovers Motor Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.