Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North  

In Palmerston North’s West End, a short walk from The Square and City Library. The hotel sits about 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Te Manawa and the convention centre, and roughly 0.7 mi from Victoria Esplanade. A family-friendly hotel in the heart of the city, with Palmerston North Intl. about 6.9 km away.

Seventy-three contemporary rooms and suites with a clean, modern vibe. Rooms include free unlimited WiFi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview, refrigerators, desks/workstations and tea/coffee makers; some studio rooms add cooking facilities or a mini-bar. Bathrooms have rainfall showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, unwind in the sauna or hit the on-site fitness centre. There’s a terrace and garden plus picnic and BBQ areas for relaxed afternoons. Extras include a hair salon, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), wedding services and a tour desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

A full business centre with conference facilities and meeting rooms makes this a smart pick for events and work trips. Complimentary unlimited WiFi keeps you connected. Additional conveniences include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and dry cleaning/laundry services.

On-site restaurant and a bar/lounge serve meals and evening drinks, with room service during limited hours. Buffet breakfasts are offered for a fee (weekdays 6:30–9:30 AM, weekends 7:00–10:00 AM).