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Braemar Motor Lodge
177 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North 4414 New Zealand
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#5 of 24 small hotels in Palmerston North
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Welcome to Braemar Motor Lodge. Qualmark rated Four Star Plus. One of Palmerston North's newests luxury motels. 20 superior ground floor smoke-free suites. Spacious,tastefully decorated and exceptionally well appointed suites will ensure you have a memorable stay. Located centrally to most major attractions in Palmerston North, 3km to Palmerston North International Airport, 500 metres to Public hospital, 1km to both Crest & Southern Cross hospitals. 15 Minutes drive to Feilding and Manfeild motor racing circuit. We offer a wide range of accommodation for business, sports events, holiday, visiting family or just to relax and indulge in luxury.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Golf course
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Spa
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
177 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North 4414 New Zealand
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 46 out of 100
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Palmerston North Airport
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Wanganui Airport
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Highly recommend staying here. Cameron, your host is extremely accommodating making a very relaxing atmosphere on a stressful couple of days.
If you have family staying in hospital at Palmerston North the Braemar is within walking distance. With cafes a few minutes walk away and other amneities near by.
The room was clean, roomy, the kitchen amazingly well equipped.
If you have family staying in hospital at Palmerston North the Braemar is within walking distance. With cafes a few minutes walk away and other amneities near by.
The room was clean, roomy, the kitchen amazingly well equipped.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cameron Hogg, Owner at Braemar Motor Lodge
Responded 16 Dec 2024
Hi Sue, Thank you for your lovely review and taking the time to share your experience at Braemar Motor Lodge. I am pleased to hear that we were able to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. It is great to know that you found the room clean, spacious and well-equipped, and that our location was convenient for you. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Cam @ Braemar Motor Lodge
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Avery pleasant stay. very clean with comfortable bed. Had everything we required for our stay. Very friendly welcome on arrival and again at the time of check out ... It is situated on a busy road so the front units can be a little nosy however once the door is closed not a problem. YES, we would stay here again and for NZD160.00 per night book direct it is excellent valve. thank you .
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Request a rear unit and book direct..
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Family stayed here for christmas day and boxing day to be close to other family. This is basic but very clean and perfect for what we wanted and needed. Recommended if you need a place to drop your head between functions. Close to shops and with good acess and parking
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The bed were very comfy,. We felt that they must be fairly new. The bedding was also of very good quality. Unit was clean and not cramped, Braemar Lodge is in a good location, not far from the town square. Lovely staff. Nice owners and we will stay again. Heating was turned on for us in advance which was very much appreciated.
Good value for money. Everything you need.
Good value for money. Everything you need.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: Our room was furthest from the road, which was great as we live in a rural area, the quietness...
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What a lovely quiet clean (very clean) motel. Our unit (11) had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, easy to use kitchen, large TV and an excellent bathroom. This was the cleanest motel we have been in for a long time. Excellent location and lovely hosts.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you Julia for accommodating us at the last minute and late into the evening. Your establishment is wonderfully appointed, incredibly clean and well maintained. Next time we come through Palmerston North we will stay longer and make use of your jacuzzi bath!!!
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Just 2 nights here on the way to Wellington.
Very inexpensive
Spotlessly clean.
Comfy bed.
Good sized room with a spa bath.
Helpful staff.
Quite a walk into the city centre (20 mins) but all flat, so not too arduous.
No problems at all really.👍
Very inexpensive
Spotlessly clean.
Comfy bed.
Good sized room with a spa bath.
Helpful staff.
Quite a walk into the city centre (20 mins) but all flat, so not too arduous.
No problems at all really.👍
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Clean rooms and had all you needed: Great location just away from the CBD.
Nice and quiet with plenty of parking
Great efficient service, welcoming and clear instructions on COVID regs and early departure option.
Great place to rest up before busy day:
Nice and quiet with plenty of parking
Great efficient service, welcoming and clear instructions on COVID regs and early departure option.
Great place to rest up before busy day:
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We always stay at the Braemar when we visit Palmerston North, and have always loved the accommodation offered. This time, a very polite Asian lady greeted us on arrival, and told us the motel had been sold. No worries, until I saw her produce a little jug of milk instead of the usual 1/2 litre container we were used to. After a 9 hour dirve this meant we had to go out again to buy milk, as she only gave us enough for 2 coffees that evening. Only a little thing but..... Then I went to have my treat - a spa bath!!!! I looked around the bathroom and there was no soap or any other little toiletries. There was however, two containers attached to the shower wall marked "Shampoo" and "Shower gel". How was I meant to lather up in my tub? I managed to squeeze some of the shower gel onto a flannel, and took that with me to the bath. I sat there soaking, wondering why I was so upset at not being able to put my usual little bottles of bubble bath in the tub, and then use a nice little cake of soap. It's those little things that you enjoy when you stay at a motel. I then spotted some blood stains on the bottom of the bathroom door. I sank lower into the tub and wondered just how clean it actually was. That night we retired to our King size bed, and immediately rolled together to the middle. It wasn't a king size bed, but two super singles sewn togther. When my husbabd sneezed I thought there was an earth-quake - not a comfortable bed at all.
Also, it was very cold that night, but because the heater was on a timer (only worked for one hour then turned off), this meant that all night we had to keep getting up and turning the heater on again to keep warm. More cost cutting that weren't appreicated by us.
In the morning, the sun shone through the front door to reveal cooking oils and stains above the bench tops running down the walls. My husband is tall, and he got some hot soapy water and washed the wall. It looked better.
The usual coffe plunger was there, so I looked for my complimentary coffee beans to plunge. Alas, none were there. Another cost cutter.
So as you can see, we will not be staying again unforutanately. I would not mind paying a little extra so those "little extras" could be included. And the room needs a thorough clean -top to bottom.
I have to say the lady at the desk was polite, and bubbly.... She is doing her job well, but the Motel let us down. A real same....
Also, it was very cold that night, but because the heater was on a timer (only worked for one hour then turned off), this meant that all night we had to keep getting up and turning the heater on again to keep warm. More cost cutting that weren't appreicated by us.
In the morning, the sun shone through the front door to reveal cooking oils and stains above the bench tops running down the walls. My husband is tall, and he got some hot soapy water and washed the wall. It looked better.
The usual coffe plunger was there, so I looked for my complimentary coffee beans to plunge. Alas, none were there. Another cost cutter.
So as you can see, we will not be staying again unforutanately. I would not mind paying a little extra so those "little extras" could be included. And the room needs a thorough clean -top to bottom.
I have to say the lady at the desk was polite, and bubbly.... She is doing her job well, but the Motel let us down. A real same....
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled on business
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Great place to stay and great location.host was just charming,would probably stay in a dump if she was the host.Showed us to our room which was a nice extra touch.Room was very,very clean,couldn't find any fault there.Decor great,modern and up to date.Bed very comfortable.Loved the bathroom,shower would be great for wheelchair access.It was the little touches like decent tea bags,also hot chocolate,plenty of towels,these may be minor items but we feel they do make a difference.Like a lot of motels this one has done away with the little sachets of shampoo etc.Like seperate recycling bin too.Plan to return later in the year.One of our better experiences.
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Response from Braemar_Motor_Lodge, Owner at Braemar Motor Lodge
Responded 21 Jun 2015
Dear Dawn and Clive, It was a pleasure having you stay with us for Clive's birthday and thank you for taking the time to write the review. We are really pleased that your stay was so enjoyable. We look forward to your next visit with us. Kind regards, Vickie
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"Our room was furthest from the road, which was great as we live in a rural area, the quietness was appreciated. Good heating."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$162 - $181 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandManawatu-Wanganui RegionPalmerston North
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Braemar Motor Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Braemar Motor Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (1.1 km) and Freyberg Community Pool (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Braemar Motor Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Braemar Motor Lodge?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Braemar Motor Lodge?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, barbeque facilities, and a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Braemar Motor Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Brie, Cafe Zest, and Amayjen the Restaurant.
Are any cleaning services offered at Braemar Motor Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Braemar Motor Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Is Braemar Motor Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.