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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, a small table with a plant, and two leather armchairs.

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.

1. City Corporate Motor Inn

West End, 0.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Abbie

₩136,990

₩157,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a wall-mounted mirror, framed certificates, and a decorative tree sculpture.

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

2. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Philippa

₩97,192

₩130,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a coffee sign, and a modern building in the background.

A brick wall with a sign for NERO RESTAURANT.

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

3. Hacienda Motor Lodge

Palmerston North Central, 2.4 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Sue

₩102,492

₩117,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A patio with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

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

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

4. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

West End, 1.2 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Brent

₩107,991

₩124,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

5. Arena Lodge

Palmerston North Central, 1.8 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Elizabeth

₩94,835

₩109,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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, 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.

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

A patio area with wicker furniture, a glass door leading to an interior space, and potted plants.

6. Drovers Motor Inn

Palmerston North Central, 2.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Kirsty

₩118,747

₩136,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

7. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

Palmerston North Central, 1.4 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Joanne Juyonyi

₩150,911

₩173,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

8. Harringtons Motor Lodge

West End, 1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

clint

₩85,411

₩98,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 sign for the Bentley's Motor Inn with a message indicating no vacancy.

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

9. Bentleys Motor Inn

West End, 1.1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Peter

₩104,409

₩120,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A row of modern, multi-story hotel buildings with a parking lot in front.

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

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

10. Cornwall Motor Lodge

West End, 1.4 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Andrew

₩125,472

₩144,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A room with a wooden floor, a white armchair with a floral pillow, a wooden bucket, and a green leaf-patterned wall.

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

A shelf with packaged goods and empty glasses.

11. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Palmerston North Central, 1.7 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Clive

₩97,432

₩112,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

12. Asure Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

West End, 1.2 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Sheryl

₩152,083

₩174,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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 building with a parking area, a picnic table, and a potted plant.

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

13. Aspree Motor Inn

Palmerston North Central, 2.7 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Jess

₩77,911

₩89,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A castle-themed hotel with a stone facade, a drive-in entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

14. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

West End, 1.3 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Rosina

₩81,662

₩93,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 bed, a grey sofa, a TV, and a small table.

15. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

West End, 1.1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Michelle

₩94,728

₩108,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

16. Rose City Motel

West End, 1.3 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Vanessa

₩107,156

₩123,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

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

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

17. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

West End, 1 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Deidre

₩102,493

₩117,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

18. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

West End, 0.9 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

michael

₩97,201

₩111,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, yellow chairs, and a glass table.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A modern restaurant with wicker chairs, round hanging lights, and a central tree.

A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

19. Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

Palmerston North Central, 1.8 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Sarah

₩127,392

₩146,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a glass door entrance.

A hallway with a wooden staircase on the left, a red carpet, and a blue door at the end.

A bar area with a counter, a fire exit sign, a television, and red chairs around a table.

20. Masonic Hotel

Palmerston North Central, 1.5 km from Esplanade Scenic Railway

Kevin

₩88,355

₩101,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Esplanade Scenic Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
City Corporate Motor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 173 reviews	View
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 300 reviews	View
Hacienda Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 333 reviews	View
Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre	9.4 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
Arena Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 188 reviews	View

Top Esplanade Scenic Railway Hotel Reviews

Alpha Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We liked the room. The staff is friendly and the room os value for money. There is a small kitchen that has the basic cutleries and ekettle, toaster and microwave. Fun stay!"

Harringtons Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great stay at Harrington’s Motor Lodge. The staff were absolutely lovely and so welcoming. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We stayed for two nights and were pleasantly surprised that the room was cleaned each day, which was a nice touch. The location is great too. It’s right across from the Esplanade and park. There’s also a BP within an easy walking distance, and it’s not too far to walk into town. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and honestly couldn’t fault it. Would definitely stay here again next time we’re in Palmerston North!"

Aspree Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay"

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Clean. comfortable, well managed, friendly staff."

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located, well managed with spacious rooms. Quiet, convenient parking and breakfast service. A pleasant stop over !!"

Avenue Motel Palmerston North

10/10 Excellent

"First time here and relaxing, peaceful and local stay in Palmy. Check in was no fuss, room immaculate and clean, had an iron and ironing board, everything we needed amd so local to restaurants, mall, city centre. We had Room 7. The only downfall was the Spa, we loved that it was a private Spa that could at least 4 of us, but the temperature was more like warm than hot. Other than that, a great stay, we'll come back here for sure."

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

8/10 Good

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Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Over all good"

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

8/10 Good

"Nice room, newly renovated. Central and close to everything."

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?

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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. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

5. Arena Lodge

6. Drovers Motor Inn

7. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

8. Harringtons Motor Lodge

9. Bentleys Motor Inn

10. Cornwall Motor Lodge

11. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

12. Asure Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

13. Aspree Motor Inn

14. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

15. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

16. Rose City Motel

17. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

18. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

19. Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

20. Masonic Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Esplanade Scenic Railway

Top Esplanade Scenic Railway Hotel Reviews

Alpha Motor Inn

Harringtons Motor Lodge

Aspree Motor Inn

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Avenue Motel Palmerston North

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

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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