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title: "Fitzherbert Castle Motel, Palmerston North"
description: "Fitzherbert Castle Motel in Palmerston North: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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Motel · ★★★★
# Fitzherbert Castle Motel

West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand

8.6 ·  Very good 107 reviews ·  #16 #16 of 31 in Palmerston North ·  4.4/5 on Google, 349 reviews ·  5.6 Location score
## About Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Fitzherbert Castle Motel is a motel in West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 107 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 110 m from the centre of Palmerston North. The nearest airport, Palmerston North Airport (PMR), is 4.5 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 19

[Hotel prices in Palmerston North by month](https://stayversus.com/en/new-zealand/palmerston-north/prices/)

124 Fitzherbert Avenue [fitzcastlemotel.co.nz](http://www.fitzcastlemotel.co.nz)

## Live prices around Fitzherbert Castle Motel

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## How Fitzherbert Castle Motel scores

Better rated than 42% of hotels in Palmerston North

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **5.6**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Public transport **4.2**

Palmerston North average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

349 Google reviews

-   5★58%
-   4★28%
-   3★12%
-   2★1%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   LGBTQ+ friendly

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **61**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **40**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **6**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Esplanade Scenic Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Palmerston North Airport (PMR)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Palmerston North</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">110 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">PAK'nSAVE Palmerston North</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Unichem Chemist Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   New Zealand Rugby Museum630 m
-   Zimmerman Art Gallery670 m
-   Turitea Bird Rescue 1.0 km
-   Elf at the Railway1.1 km

## Weather in Palmerston North

[Palmerston North weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/manawatu-wanganui/palmerston-north/weather)

### Compare

## Compare Fitzherbert Castle Motel with nearby hotels

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-   [Rose City Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rose-city-motel-palmerston-north/) Motel ★★★★ 10 m away
    
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-   [Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/destiny-on-fitzherbert-motel-palmerston-north/) Motel ★★★★ 60 m away
    
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-   [At the Legends Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/at-the-legends-motel-palmerston-north/) Motel ★★★½ 70 m away
    
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-   [Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/distinction-coachman-hotel-palmerston-north-palmerston-north/) Hotel ★★★★½ 120 m away
    
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-   [Central City Accommodation, Palmerston North](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/central-city-accommodation-palmerston-north-palmerston-north/) Hotel ★★★ 130 m away
    
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## Questions about Fitzherbert Castle Motel

### How do guests rate Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

Fitzherbert Castle Motel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 107 reviews, which is better than 42% of rated hotels in Palmerston North.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Fitzherbert Castle Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Fitzherbert Castle Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Palmerston North Airport (PMR), is 4.5 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Fitzherbert Castle Motel have?

Fitzherbert Castle Motel has 14 rooms on 2 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

Yes: PAK'nSAVE Palmerston North, about 290 m away (5 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Fitzherbert Castle Motel?

Unichem Chemist Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 330 m away (5 min walk).

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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