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A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a shower, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outside.

1. City Corporate Motor Inn

West End, 0.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Abbie

₩131,189

₩150,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

A pathway lined with trees in autumn foliage, leading to a distant view.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and kitchenette in the background.

2. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Danielle

₩100,324

₩134,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with a large glass facade and a covered entrance.

A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring a central glass facade and a symmetrical entrance.

A restaurant interior with wooden accents, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, and a view of greenery through the door.

3. Hacienda Motor Lodge

Palmerston North Central, 2.4 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Sharron

₩106,226

₩122,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A castle-themed hotel entrance with a glass canopy, ivy-covered towers, and a sign indicating it's a motor lodge.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the building's exterior.

A house with a green roof, a patio with two wooden chairs and a table, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space.

A compact living space with a sofa, a glass dining table, and a kitchenette.

4. Camelot Motor Lodge

Palmerston North Central, 1.2 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Peter

₩104,258

₩119,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A living room with a glass dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a desk with a computer.

A reception area with a glass door, a wooden counter, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

A modern building with a sign that reads "Chateau de la Forêt."

5. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

West End, 1.2 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Brent

₩108,193

₩124,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bed with white bedding and a blue floral pillow, two wall-mounted lights, and a white wall with a light switch.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a red chair, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

6. Drovers Motor Inn

Palmerston North Central, 2.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Bob

₩118,970

₩136,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with curtains.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, large windows, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A paved pathway leading to a building with a hedge and a tree.

7. Arena Lodge

Palmerston North Central, 1.8 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Elizabeth

₩97,963

₩112,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area, a bathtub, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, a desk with a computer, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, a spa motel sign, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern apartment with a living area, kitchen, and staircase.

8. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

Palmerston North Central, 1.4 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Shane

₩151,470

₩174,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A covered walkway with stone flooring, a potted plant, and a bench.

A reception desk with a fruit bowl, a framed picture, a welcome sign, and travel guides.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, a sofa, and a TV.

A street view with a building labeled "The Fitzgerald Castle" and a sign indicating "50+ Channels".

9. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

West End, 1.3 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Rosina

₩81,964

₩94,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, a reception desk, and a 'Fire Control Room' sign.

A modern dining area with hanging plants, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A shelf with packaged goods and empty glasses.

10. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Palmerston North Central, 1.7 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Clive

₩89,606

₩103,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a mirror.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a couch.

A tall sign with the name "Bentleys" and amenities listed, in front of a building with a modern roof and a well-lit entrance.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a small trash bin.

11. Bentleys Motor Inn

West End, 1.1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Peter

₩100,321

₩115,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel with a well-lit entrance, a signboard indicating availability, and a clear driveway leading to the parking area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

12. Harringtons Motor Lodge

West End, 1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Helmut

₩82,620

₩95,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.

A room with a dining table, two striped armchairs, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a desk, laptop, wine glass, phone, and a book.

13. Cornwall Motor Lodge

West End, 1.4 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Craig

₩123,340

₩141,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

14. Asure Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

West End, 1.2 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Sheryl

₩152,646

₩175,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a small garden area with shrubs and a potted plant.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, oven, and a small refrigerator. There is a seating area with two chairs and a table.

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and cabinets. There is a small trash bin and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a blue chair, and two wall-mounted lights.

15. Aspree Motor Inn

Palmerston North Central, 2.7 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Jess

₩91,469

₩105,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hot tub in a room with a skylight, white walls, and a decorative tree mural.

Two single beds with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a glass table, and a seating area with a black leather chair.

A building with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area.

16. Avenue Motel Palmerston North

West End, 1.2 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Maureen

₩79,669

₩91,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a curved entrance, a small patio with a table and chairs, and potted plants with red flowers.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and a dishwasher.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

A Bella Vista Motel with a parking lot, multiple buildings, and a sign indicating no vacancy.

17. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

West End, 1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Deidre

₩84,272

₩96,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A corner room with a table set for tea, a kettle, and glasses.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a white desk, and large windows with curtains.

18. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

West End, 1.1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Ms Darryl

₩98,357

₩113,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A motel with a red roof and a sign that reads "ROSE CITY MOTEL".

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a red cover, a small dining table, and a chair.

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet. There is a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view of trees, and two wall-mounted lights.

19. Rose City Motel

West End, 1.3 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Vanessa

₩107,553

₩123,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a prominent illuminated 'R' sign, indicating a hotel or resort.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dishwasher. There is a wooden wardrobe and a small seating area with a red cushion.

A compact kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a built-in microwave shelf.

20. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

West End, 0.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

michael

₩97,216

₩111,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Esplanade Scenic Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
City Corporate Motor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Hacienda Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
Camelot Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 179 reviews	View
Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre	9.4 Exceptional 215 reviews	View

Top Esplanade Scenic Railway Hotel Reviews

Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Staff were nice. Place feels a little tired. Parking was good."

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff fantastic basic but everything we needed afgordable great location"

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay. Clean, modern apartment. Only a 15 to 20 minute walk to center Would stay again."

Aspree Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Easy check in and check out."

Cornwall Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Really handy location. Enjoyed the spa bath in the room. Helpful staff and just an enjoyable stay."

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly helpful staff. The gym equipment is as old as I've seen!"

Harringtons Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Handy to central CBD."

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

10/10 Excellent

"Nice motel, well situated, comfortable."

Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Could not fault. Close to shops, wonderful park and gardens. Very clean. Enjoyed the spa bath and comfy bed. Lovely accommodating hosts."

Other attractions near Esplanade Scenic Railway

Victoria Esplanade

9.0/10 (317 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Esplanade, a lovely green space in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Centrepoint Theatre

8.2/10 (51 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Centrepoint Theatre during your stay in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Te Manawa

8.2/10 (104 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Manawa during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Palmerston North Convention Centre

8.0/10 (108 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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New Zealand Rugby Museum

8.4/10 (105 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at New Zealand Rugby Museum in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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The Square

8.8/10 (907 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a trip to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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City Library

8.6/10 (72 reviews)

After visiting City Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Esplanade Scenic Railway?

Esplanade Scenic Railway is located in a welcoming area of Palmerston North that travelers like for its cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 42 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Esplanade Scenic Railway?

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Esplanade Scenic Railway. Other good options close by include Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North and Bentleys Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Esplanade Scenic Railway?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Esplanade Scenic Railway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Esplanade Scenic Railway, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Esplanade Scenic Railway.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Esplanade Scenic Railway?

For additional details about updating your stay near Esplanade Scenic Railway or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Esplanade Scenic Railway?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at New Zealand Rugby Museum and Te Manawa. You might plan a visit to Arena Manawatu or Manawatu Toyota Raceway while you're in the area. The Square, Victoria Esplanade, and Centrepoint Theatre are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for Esplanade Scenic Railway hotels

1. City Corporate Motor Inn

2. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

3. Hacienda Motor Lodge

4. Camelot Motor Lodge

5. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

6. Drovers Motor Inn

7. Arena Lodge

8. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

9. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

10. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

11. Bentleys Motor Inn

12. Harringtons Motor Lodge

13. Cornwall Motor Lodge

14. Asure Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

15. Aspree Motor Inn

16. Avenue Motel Palmerston North

17. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

18. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

19. Rose City Motel

20. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Esplanade Scenic Railway

Top Esplanade Scenic Railway Hotel Reviews

Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Aspree Motor Inn

Cornwall Motor Lodge

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North

Harringtons Motor Lodge

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

Other attractions near Esplanade Scenic Railway

Victoria Esplanade

Centrepoint Theatre

Te Manawa

Palmerston North Convention Centre

New Zealand Rugby Museum

The Square

City Library

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