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The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Victoria Esplanade

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

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Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
305-307 Fitzherbert Avenue, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • Victoria Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishtown Takeaways - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Elm Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Office - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee Palmerston North - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre

Motel near The Square
Located close to Victoria Esplanade and Te Manawa, The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a conference centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, luggage storage and barbecues
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (592 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

ASURE Colonial Court
ASURE Colonial Court Motel
ASURE Colonial Court Motel Palmerston North
ASURE Colonial Court Palmerston North
ASURE Colonial Court Motel Conference Centre
The Esplanade & Conference
ASURE Colonial Court Motel Conference Centre
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre Motel
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre Palmerston North
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Does The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre on 22 Mar 2025 start from AU$122.45, 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.

Is The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre located?

Located in West End, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Victoria Esplanade and The Square. Te Manawa and New Zealand Rugby Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 208 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice

We booked last minute and the property was very accomodating! The beds were comfy and it was very easy parking with multiple food places just down the road. Would stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Great location, opposite the Esplanade which my son loved and went several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

An older property but good value for money. bus service to CBD at gate. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neitana

Easy, convenient, warm, great people
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Great place, comfortable and quiet. Welcoming and friendly staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

The lady on reception was so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Reasonably priced, centrally situated and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Welcoming staff nice and friendly nice and clean rooms comfy beds will be returning
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Hosts were lovely Best part was the spa bath definitely recommend this
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

It was a nice place with very friendly staff and a cosy room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Excellent service with an awesome staff member at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Staff there were extremely nice, recommended places to eat and go that were really good. Would definitely come back at my next stay at Palmerston north!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Comfortable room
Comfortable large room with electric frypan so more ways to cook than just the microwave. Motel is on a busy road and windows are not double glazed so lots of traffic noise through out the night. Trucks etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Very welcoming hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange

The owners of the motel were amazingly friendly and so cool to deal with. We will definitely recommend this motel to people and we will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Had an awesome stay, staff were really friendly. Everything was super clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carwyn

Nice quiet end of the city by the Esplanade and a walk to the Lido. Pleasant stay and plenty of space for a family of four
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Clean, spacious rooms with easy on-site parking. Super-friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish

We liked our stay at the motel, it was clean & tidy, parking straight outside. Staff is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ke

good place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Quick stay

8/10 Good

Amilie

Great price and good location to nearby parks, walks, university and convenience stores
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023