Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 7 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
Speights Ale House - 8 min walk
Tony's Pizza - 6 min walk
Breakers Cafe and Bar - 10 min walk
Chinatown Chinese Restaurant - 1 min walk
Moxies - 5 min walk
About this property
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre is a great choice for a stay in Palmerston North. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Nosh Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
4 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Nosh Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 29 per person
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35 per stay
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Palmerston North Travelodge
Travelodge Hotel Palmerston North
Travelodge Palmerston North
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel
Distinction Palmerston North
Novotel Palmerston North
Palmerston North Novotel
Travelodge Palmerston North Hotel Palmerston North
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Nosh Restaurant.
What's the area around Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre like?
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre is in the heart of Palmerston North, a short 4-minute walk from New Zealand Rugby Museum and 5 minutes' walk from City Library.
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
8 Aug 2024
Nice staff just dated
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2024
Room was clean and tidy. Able to walk to The Square. Peaceful and quiet at night.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
21 May 2024
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2024
Parking very tight, but secure behind a locked gate. The hotel is in an old building and could be renovated. Staff were nice and friendly.
Mandy
Mandy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Mar 2024
Adele
Adele, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
19 Mar 2024
Good:
* Nice welcome
* Nice size quiet room, clean
* Bath and shower were nice
* Public area's nice
* Secure parking
Not so nice
* Area seemed run down
* Hotel was rebaged Novetel which was visible on the poorly painted side of the hotel
* Room wifi was atrocious - the speed in the bar was 3 times quicker than the room. You would not be able to work from your room - staff dismissive of issue
* New TV with apps but none worked (lack of good wifi in the room) - Staff told us they were awaiting a box to make it work but we have the same TV and it just needs good wifi
Andy
Andy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Marius
Marius, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jan 2024
Too old and too hot
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
21 Dec 2023
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2023
Jennifer
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2023
We have a 7year old and a 10 month old. We hadn't been away over night for soooo long, so this night away was a huge treat. From the minute we walked through the doors the whole stay was fantastic. A wonderful welcome from Karma, made us feel so calm and relaxed. We loved our stay, both baby and our son had a fab time. Extra fun with the heritage side to the building.
The beds were very comfortable and everything clean as a whistle. Looking forward to staying again. many thanks
Erin
Erin, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jun 2023
Bed - super comfortable
Dining - good menu options and the food was amazing. Our waitress was a delight
Checkin - staff were less than welcoming
Checkout - excellent he smiled and was very warm
Faith
Faith, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Apr 2023
clean and comfortable centrally situated and great parking.
Breakfast was too expensive $25 for cereal and fruit.
Hot water was far too hot when you turn the tap on.
Floor flooded from shower. shower curtain really useless.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2023
Fabulous stay - our room was perfect beds were comfy! Right in the heart of the city - will definitely be back!!
Steph
Steph, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
17 Mar 2023
Clean but a bit worn and dated..service was good and friendly.
Chris
Chris, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Jan 2023
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 Jan 2023
Zvi
Zvi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 Dec 2022
Pretty ordinary motel. Decor very tired. Reception staff don’t go out of their way to help. Room not serviced - they change the towels but don’t make the bed. Overall pretty sloppy
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2022
Darren
Darren, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2022
The combination of historical features and modern comfort
Shower was pretty basic
Patsy
Patsy, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2022
Cassandra
Cassandra, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2022
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2022
A very pleasant stay. Nothing flash but has everything you need. Room was clean and tidy. Handy location.