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Situated only 4 minutes’ walk from central Ohakune, The Central Motel & Lodge features an outdoor hot tub. All studios and apartments include self-catering facilities and electric blankets.

All accommodation is heated and features a private bathroom, refrigerator and TV. Wi-Fi access is available. It felt very clean and safe. All well looked after and shower was great. Had a nice view to the mountain 👍

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9.3
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Broadway Motor Inn is a 2-minute drive from the centre of Palmerston North and a 10-minute drive from Palmerston North International Airport.

All apartments feature a kitchen with a double hot-plate, a microwave and kitchenware. Each offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a bathroom with disability access. The staff communicated well and were happy to accommodate a late check in and a porta-cot for us.

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8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

Alpha Motor Inn is a ten-minute walk to The Square & supermarkets and a ten-minute drive to Arena Manawatu & Airport.

Alpha Motor Inn offers comfortable accommodation with smart TVs and free WIFI.

All units provide a dining area, individual kitchen, private bathroom, electric fans, heaters, blankets, and ironing facilities. Great value, got everything you need, rooms are huge, extremely friendly staff, could lock up bicycles on the parking lot

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8.1
Very good
1,380 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Situated in the centre of Wanganui, Burwood Motel offers spacious studio units. Free WiFi is provided.

Burwood Motel is a 10-minute drive from Wanganui Airport and a 7-minute walk from the banks of the Whanganui River. Kowhai Park is a 3-minute drive away. The owner was amazing and I could relate to her I wish to continue to come back I refuse to go anywhere else

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8.4
Very good
1,291 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

Situated in the heart of Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a restaurant, a hot tub and a terrace bar with a fireplace. Most accommodations boast stunning mountain or region views.

The highest hotel in New Zealand, Skotel Alpine is 10 minutes’ drive from the Whakapapa Ski Fields. Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 20 minutes’ drive away. Adored he location, perfect still warm weather and the views. Scorching toasty sun on my back from the bacbackers deck. Loved my little room tucked under the eaves and the little Rock retaining wall (am an architect these things affect me). The alpine trail alongside skotel stunning. That day I was up there with the Gods! Liked talking with other guests. In short I absolutely lucked out staying one night there and can t wait to return.

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8
Very good
2,126 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

The Riverview Motel, on the banks of the Whanganui River and only 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre, offers spacious accommodation with cooking facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

Each unit at Riverview Motel includes a microwave, mini refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a dining and seating area. Some rooms include a spa bath. Nice spacious room. Great view overlooking the river. Very friendly host.

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8.2
Very good
1,117 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Located in the Tongariro National Park, The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers affordable accommodation in a stunning alpine setting. Guests are provided with free parking and 500MB of free WiFi.

The Ruapehu Park Hotel is at the foot of a large ski field and volcano at Mt Ruapehu. It is surrounded by two other famous mountains Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. We really loved the family rooms - they were warm despite the cold temperatures. The hot water systems (i.e. the showers) were excellent. Finding the hotel and accessing the car park was also very easy. The restaurant (the spiral) also served very high quality food. The cost of the rooms was outstanding value for money.

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8
Very good
1,533 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Situated in Halcombe, 2.3 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea, Bulls Motels & Holiday Park offers an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has barbecue facilities, as well as a garden. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests. Great little cabin with excellent outdoor seating. The bathroom and showers were spotless!

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8.2
Very good
718 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Located in Foxton, within 38 km of Arena Manawatu and 38 km of Palmerston North Convention Centre, Post Office Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 32 km from Feilding Livestock Centre, 35 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea and 38 km from Palmerston North City Council. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.4 km from HortResearch.

You can play darts at this 3-star hotel. Nostalgic stay in an well renovated post office. They still have the old hooks for coats on the wall, lovely. The host Malyar was very helpful and friendly and really made us feel at home. Loved the windmill just across the street.

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8.2
Very good
180 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Located in National Park in the Manawatu region, Pukenui Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge offers a sun terrace.

After a day of hiking, skiing or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Chris owner is top guy , very supportive

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8.1
Very good
324 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

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