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Aztec Motel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Private kitchen
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Living area
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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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109 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, 5301
  • Place, Palmerston North Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Extra beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio kitchen)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio kitchen)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Studio, beverage making)

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Studio, beverage making)

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Studio, beverage making)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Palmerston North

Located in Palmerston North (Roslyn), Aztec Motel is within a 5-minute walk of Palmerston North Hospital and within a 5-minute drive of The Square. .This family-friendly motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from New Zealand Rugby Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Square - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Centrepoint Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Te Manawa - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mouthwater Coffee Company - Tremaine Ave - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Banh Mi Craft - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silky Otter Cinemas - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aztec Motel

Family-friendly motel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Aztec Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Palmerston North motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at Cravings Cafe or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Cravings Cafe - This café specializes in local and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 10 to 25 for adults and NZD 10 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cravings Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1972
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 25 for adults, and NZD 10 to 25 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Best Western Aztec
Best Western Aztec Motel
Best Western Aztec Motel Palmerston North
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Aztec Palmerston North
Aztec Motel Motel
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Aztec Motel Motel Palmerston North

Aztec Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and tidy, friendly staff and a pleasant stay last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allan & Ruth were great hosts and unit was clean and sufficent for us but the bathroom shower area needs some type of heating to be available to warm area fan also needed to clear moisture from shower area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s nice. the owners r lovely we injoy our stay.😉
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharnaye

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and make checking in and out very easy. Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Wellington

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay. The hosts were welcoming and accomodating, the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well contained. The children loved the pool and trampoline. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! The room was spacious and the utilities were good. Internet was a bit slow so streaming lagged a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ralph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Was what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vivian, Cockle Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property fitted our need for a convenient base while attending local wedding events. Staff were courteous and accepting of a correction we offered regarding the opening times of cafe next door. The fittings were a little rundown but overall the motel is value for money. Thanks team!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tumai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prexcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds, has swimming pool which i like
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean units with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Affordable. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Very friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Nice and clean. Perfect place to stay when needing the hospital. Had everything i needed. Nice and quiet with great parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good ac unit, comfy bed and pillows and lamp with in built charger was handy as
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Terre

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice area for kids to play.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nafisah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice n clean. parking available
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rox

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a couple of days visiting the hospital. Clean, warm and comfortable. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023