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Palm Court Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property grounds
Point of interest
Superior Apartment

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Apartment

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
182 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga, Waikato, 3900

What's nearby

  • Ed Hillary Walkway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Caveworld - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 14 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Thirsty Weta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tandoor Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Otorohanga Bakehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palm Court Motel

Motel near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Palm Court Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Palm Court Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Palm Court Motel Otorohanga
Palm Court Otorohanga
Palm Court Motel Motel
Palm Court Motel Otorohanga
Palm Court Motel Motel Otorohanga

Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Court Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palm Court Motel?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Court Motel on 7 Apr 2025 start from AU$158.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Palm Court Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palm Court Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palm Court Motel located?

Situated in Otorohanga, this motel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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Palm Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

This is a good hotel with nice walking access to town. The rooms are large and well laid out. The hotel is near the road so sound can be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

The host was very nice and helpful. The room was super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yatish Kanyalal

Well maintained motel with humble host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

For a simple motel it is clean and quiet, not trying to be fancy, certainly fits the bill for what they advertise. Would stay there again with no hesitation, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zach

Neat, tidy and reasonably priced....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

This is the second time we stayed in Palm Court. And as usual, the stay was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Lovely place to stay after the Waitomo cave tour, very near to town. Upstairs vroom that was light big and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Wow we were very impressed with this motel. Very spacious room which appeared to be recently renovated. I was greeted by a lovely gentleman at check-in who was friendly and helpful in recommending local places to eat. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to stay, close to town and walkable.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Excellent value for money
It’s a typical NZ motel - perfect for a short stay whilst travelling around this amazing country. The owner was incredibly helpful and informative on arrival which ensured we made the most do our first day in the area. Close the caves at Waitamo but it’s also worth going to the Kiwi Sanctuary- some great work being done to protect them. The motel room has all the facilities you need you need and is great value in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to stay. However, our neighbours were rude and argued outside our room. The walls between units were thin, and I could hear snoring coming from next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Great place to stop over on the way to Hobbiton or when traveling. Only stayed one night but the room was clean and had everything we needed for our family. Right off of the road and near grocery and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Great place just a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Very comfortable beds and pillows and really nice bathroom. Very clean and great kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst perfectly serviceable and undeniably a pleasant motel, I was a bit disappointed by some of the obvious lack of maintenance in the room. Shower was very outdated, the bathroom floor linoleum floor very slippery, paint in several areas of the bathroom was peeling or damaged, and the bathroom fixtures (heater, towel rail etc) were extremely dated or worn out. Perhaps most bizzare of all was the fact that the room (located upstairs) shook and rattled like a gentle earthquake whenever trucks would pass on the road. Again, perfectly serviceable lodging for a one night stay, the staff were lovely and the bed comfortable, walking distance to shops and eateries. If I had paid less for the room, I'd have far less complaints but at $180 a night it did not quite live up to my expectations. Hopefully the owners will consider updating some of their facilities in future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

So helpful, had brilliant placesto eat only a short walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Front desk staff was very friendly, room was nice and we had a lot of options within walking distance. Would have loved a washing facility but staff did tell us of a laundromat just down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Friendly staff and good location for a single night stay, but due to proximity to Countdown store and the main road, there were a lot of truck noises at night and early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Barry

A Bit Noisy.
The manager is very nice. One drawback--the room furnishings shook when trucks went past the road next to the hotel. (And the manager assured us that we were in the quietest room in the motel.)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirlene

We had a leak outside our window and couldn’t sleep in. But the rook was one of the best we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

HsingChi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is quite run-down and needs a bit of work to improve it. The beds are very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Okay big rooms but a bit dark for my taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

It gives about a half way stopping place between Otumoetai Tauranga and Stratford Taranaki . Where I travel to quite often . Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stacie

For the area and the price, this property was good. It was very clean and came as promised. Shower was a bit wonky to turn on and towels were rather thin. Definitely the least nice of the 4 similar places we stayed in across the North Island but great location and much less costly than 2 of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025