Motel★★★★
Big Five Motel
West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand
About Big Five Motel
Big Five Motel is a motel in West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 112 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 650 m from the centre of Palmerston North. The nearest airport, Palmerston North Airport (PMR), is 5.1 km away.
- Type
- Motel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 14
- Floors
- 1
- Opened
- 2008
- Last renovated
- 2012
- Other stays within 500 m
- 7
154 Park Rd West End, bigfivemotel.co.nz
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Big Five Motel scores
Better rated than 81% of hotels in Palmerston North
- Guest rating 8.9
- Location 4.6
- Facilities 3.3
- Families 0.0
- Spa & wellness 0.0
- Public transport 7.2
Palmerston North average
Rating on Google
4.2/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 4.6/10
- Walk grade
- 25/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 3
- Sights within 1 km
- 1
| Nearest stationEsplanade Scenic Railway | 670 m11 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportPalmerston North Airport (PMR) | 5.1 km11 min drive |
| Distance to the centrePalmerston North | 650 m11 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Elf at the Railway550 m
- New Zealand Rugby Museum1.1 km
- Zimmerman Art Gallery1.2 km
- Turitea Bird Rescue 1.6 km
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Questions about Big Five Motel
How do guests rate Big Five Motel?
Big Five Motel has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 112 reviews, which is better than 81% of rated hotels in Palmerston North.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Five Motel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Big Five Motel include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Is there parking at Big Five Motel?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Big Five Motel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Palmerston North Airport (PMR), is 5.1 km away in a straight line.
How many rooms does Big Five Motel have?
Big Five Motel has 14 rooms on 1 floors.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score