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Reviews of The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

305 Fitzherbert Avenue, 4410 Palmerston North, New Zealand

#35 of 42 hotels in Palmerston North

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Review Score

Based on 573 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: September 8, 2025

    7.0
    Convenient location, tidy but tired room. Great staff, very helpful & welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unit is tired. Light outside room didn't work so I had to get my phone torch out to unlock door. The couch was extremely uncomfortable to sit on, cushions are stuffed, you sit on the springs. Bathroom has a lot of mouldy silicon BUT it was clean - just the look of the silicon let them down. Front door handle is very loose - didn't feel secure so I put something in front of the door at night but I was probably just a bit paranoid traveling alone.

    Unit was comfy but tired. Location was great, close to Uni where my sons sports team were staying & easy to navigate around city. Staff are lovely & very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay wonderful staff stay often

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It offered a genuinely pleasant stay. The room was spotless and thoughtfully arranged, making it easy to settle in. The aesthetics throughout the property struck a gentle balance - simple, tidy, and visually appealing. What stood out most was the welcoming check-in experience; the staff's warmth set the tone from the moment I arrived. A space that feels well cared for and quietly inviting.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    7.0
    Great value for money close to town and the university
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious room. Very friendly staff. Close to town and the university. Great value for money.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Squishy pillows, no extra bedding for cold night so had to run heater. No power socket by bed.

    Had everything you would need/expect. Basic, nothing flash.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    7.0
    Lovely get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The element on the stove top oven was only going to one temperature which was really high could be an easy fix by an electrician just keep an eye out for your food cooking. The fan in the bathroom did not work and resulted in the entire room needing to be aired out to avoid dampness and moisture during the night. The tiles around the spa were a bit out dated but did not affect spa use and we still thoroughly enjoyed our entire stay.

    Felt very welcomed upon arrival, lovely staff. Situated in a great location, close to the local park, pools and just a few minutes to the supermarkets, kids thoroughly enjoyed the spa and separate quiet space upstairs for them to enjoy, the room was really warm and comfortable. We made use of the kitchen facilities and our family really enjoyed our 2 day stay here. Would definitely come again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the place...the spa bath was a little aged, shower pressure is average. The beds down stairs were OK, but the top bed had a firm area in the centre. Nothing that would stop me going back though

    Owners are amazing!! Great attitude, very welcoming and positive! Lovely cosy unit with everything we needed. Very child friendly and right over the road from the Esplanade which is a child's dream...also great big you love walkhng/running/biking. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location was great. Park right across the road.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    7.0
    Great locations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good for an overnight stay but just showing its age. Hosts were very welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, clean and tidy

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bath was a hit with my 4 year old!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing staff and location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It was a large room with a great functional kitchenette, a dining table, couch, and bathroom.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Definitely will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and cleanliness along with a very quiet room.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn't lock the front windows in our particular room as one of the latches was broken. The room could use some small updates, otherwise a decent stay for one night.

    We thought the location was great. The staff were very friendly and nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Other than the faulty shower control everything else was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower control was broken and keep falling off even though we had been told about it and tried to be careful with it. It also looked like it had been faulty for a while as there were a lot of marks where it had fallen onto the tiles. It needs to be repaired or replaced.

    Clean and spacious

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have benefitted from an information booklet which is usual in NZ motels, and a better choice of TV channels. The 50 Sky channels motels like to say they have are often poor, with religious programming, cheap and nasty lifestyle channels, one-hour delays of free to air channels etc etc.

    The fan was great as it was hot and the studio was very large and spacious and well away from the road and quiet.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    7.0
    Overall our two day was good. Kids enjoyed watching dvds, was good to see whanau running the busines
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower pressure was a struggle. However did the job.

    Enjoyed the confort of the rooms and sleeping till morning. Pleasant surprise knowing family own the business

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower over the bath needs attention, with shower lever falling off

    Ideal for our stay

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Very good would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly hostess. Was made to feel welcome, told of attractions close by.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The towel rail in the bathroom needs fixing. I was in the accessible unit and there is need for space. I would like a better way to store clothing in the room.

    The room was clean and bed was very comfortable. It was a quiet location and handy for the city.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2024

    8.0
    Only one night so it was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet seat was broken which could cause an accident if not careful.

    Good for the price. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air con

    Very friendly hosts

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Nice owners , good value for the price .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dated , and a musty smell at first. But as it was so comfortable we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

    It was a very quiet motel, we had an excellent sleep both nights there. Had a spa bath which was great.

    Stayed in December 2024

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