Big Five Motel  

In Palmerston North’s West End, a quiet motel tucked off the main street yet within walking distance of Victoria Esplanade, the Esplanade Scenic Railway, Centrepoint Theatre and Te Manawa. Pet-friendly and family-friendly with free self-parking, it’s an easy base for exploring the city.

Big Five Motel keeps things simple and welcoming across 14 guestrooms with Select Comfort beds and warm, homely decor. Rooms offer practical perks — DVD players, LCD/TVs in some rooms, refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, showers and hair dryers — and the property is accessible with an elevator and facilities for guests with disabilities.

Stay connected with Wi‑Fi in public areas and wireless access in rooms, park for free onsite, and make use of laundry and dry‑cleaning services. Enjoy the BBQ area, tour/ticket assistance and babysitting (surcharge); a golf course sits within about 3 km for easy tee times.

The motel offers a small business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby and Wi‑Fi in public areas to keep work moving while you travel.

There’s an on‑site restaurant and a BBQ area for casual meals, breakfast is available for a fee, and limited room service is offered during set hours. Rooms include coffee/tea makers for easy mornings.