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Carramar Motor Inn

45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, NZ

8.2 guest rating· 1436 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location and Amenities

Carramar Motor Inn is a stone's throw away from Palmerston North Hospital and just a short drive from the vibrant Palmerston North Square. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site dining, and convenient free parking.

Comfortable Guest Rooms

Each guest room at Carramar Motor Inn is equipped with modern amenities such as satellite TV, electric blankets, and a well-stocked fridge. The en suite bathrooms feature a refreshing shower and a hairdryer for guests' convenience.

Dining Options and Nearby Attractions

Cafe Zest offers delicious meals throughout the week, and guests can indulge in a continental breakfast on weekends. Exploring the area is a breeze with key attractions like Palmerston North Railway Station and Palmerston North Golf Club just a short drive away.

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Rooms & rates

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Apartment, Kitchen (Apartment Suite)

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>431 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

This air-conditioned apartment has 4 ceramic cooking hobs, a full size fridge and a dishwasher. It has a satellite TV.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>161 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Studio

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The studio features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

The fully equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 3 · 45 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

The spacious family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The family room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.

Executive Studio Twin

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The studio features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.

Three-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 7 · 170 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 3 beds.

Family Suite

Sleeps 5 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit offers 3 beds.

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Dry cleaning
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.21436 reviews

+ Clean and tidy+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Spacious roomsHard bedsLimited kitchen amenitiesIssues with cleanliness
Cleanliness7.5
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.1
Amenities7.5
Value for Money8.6

good

6.0

No breakfast. My friend,owner looked after me as best he could.

The shower was a bit so so.

Warrington · NZ · 2026-07-25

Guest review

6.0

handy to the hospital.

Nicole · NZ · 2026-07-23

Guest review

8.0

Close to hospital with Cafe on site and very clean. Everything we needed for a our unplanned stay. Friendly staff.

Graeme · NZ · 2026-07-19

Great Stay

10.0

The room was great and so was the service

Nothing to do with hotel but the helicopter across the road at hospital is loud

Onewhero · NZ · 2026-07-18

Excellent

10.0

Great location excellent customer service from the front desk

Nothing

Deborah · NZ · 2026-07-17

Good to know

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Carramar Motor Inn in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the cafe opening hours are from 07:00 to 20:00 from Monday - Thursday, and from 07:00 to 15:30 on Fridays.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for NZD 39 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for NZD 39 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

People 13 years old and over stay for NZD 49 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.