About this property
Enjoy free Wi-Fi and views of the Whanganui River from your shared balcony at Te Awa Motel. Located 5 minutes’ drive from the town centre, all rooms are equipped with a kitchenette and flat-screen TV. Motel Te Awa is a 10-minute drive from Jubilee Stadium. It is a great point from which to explore Palmerston North, which is a 1-hour drive and the ski fields on Mount Ruapehu, located less than 2 hours’ drive away. Each heated apartment offers a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster and an electric kettle. The bathroom has a hairdryer and free guest toiletries. There is an outdoor space with tables and chairs for guests to have a family meal. Free parking is available for cars and larger vehicles.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Toni
New Zealand
“Friendly staff very inviting and polite. Loved the quietness and comfort. Love how you recycle the milk bottles 🫶🏽 and sky tv 🙌🏽” - Donald
New Zealand
“This hotel is exceptionally well run. The experience from check-in to check-out was prompt and professional. The room was serviced each day with clean towels. We were impressed with the abundant hot water with high pressure in the shower, and the...” - Elaine
New Zealand
“The location and price were great. Staff were helpful and unobtrusive.” - Josie
New Zealand
“old school motel- cheap and cheerful. clean and had all we needed” - Debbie
New Zealand
“It was warm, comfortable, close to town and a nice size room” - Kristina
New Zealand
“Nice location, near the Durie Elevator, and just a brisk walk to town centre. Nice to have the deck space outfront to sit and enjoy the sunset” - Pat
New Zealand
“We wanted a bed in a motel that was close to our meeting place. This motel met all our expectations.” - Lynne
New Zealand
“This motel was very clean and comfortable. The bed was great. Great shower.” - Alison
New Zealand
“Great location - easy walk to the main part of town. Helpful host. Simple basic rooms but very clean and adequate. Comfortable beds with quality sheets.” - Tracey
New Zealand
“Very clean and tidy, great wifi, quieter than expected, easy close parking, easy check in & out.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.