In the heart of the city ......
...... offering spacious accommodation in a picturesque setting.

The Fitzherbert Castle Motel offers quality 4 star motel studio apartment accommodation conveniently located in the heart of the Palmerston North City Centre, within easy walking distance to the city centre, conference venues, the café & boutique quarter, The Plaza, Victoria Esplanade, Arena Manawatu, theatres & art galleries.

The 14 spacious, well-appointed, clean, comfortable and airy studio units are set in tree-lined surrounds, serviced daily & include all the facilities to ensure your comfortable stay, including FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS.

If you are considering a visit to Palmerston North, for business or pleasure, then consider booking your accommodation with us, you will not be disappointed.
Please note that the Fitzherbert Castle Motel does not cater for children.

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Luggage storage
Gay friendly
All rooms strictly NON-SMOKING.
Onsite Free parking
COMPLIMENTARY Wifi access
Continental or full cooked breakfasts available
Free wireless broadband internet
Charge-back facilities from city restaurants
Guest Laundry
Hairdresser
Sky TV, DVD player upon request
Microwave oven & fridge
Tea/coffee/toast-making facilities
Hairdryers
Iron/ironing boards
Drycleaning service by arrangement
Heaters & electric blankets
Cot & highchair upon request

Faxing Facilities Free Car Parking Guest Laundry Housekeeping(Daily) Room Service

Business facilities: *FREE Broadband Internet Access * Business Centre * Faxing Facilities * FREE Wireless Internet Access

Fitzherbert Castle Motel's Cancellation Policy

• You may cancel your booking at anytime before 5pm, 1 days prior to arrival.
• If you cancel your booking after the specified period, or if you fail to show up, Fitzherbert Castle Motel will charge you one night's accommodation for each room that you have booked and your deposit will not be refunded.

Not1Night’s Policy of Cancellations and Changes

• Not1Night will charge an administration fee of $10.00 NZD for online cancellations and $15.00 NZD for cancellations or changes made by phone or email.

To secure your booking, we require a 10% deposit of the total accommodation cost. This will be deducted from your credit card at the time of the booking.

Palmerston North City in the vibrant Manawatu region is just:

2 hours from Wellington
2 ½ hours from the Hawke’s Bay
3 ¼ hours from New Plymouth
3 ½ hours from Taupo
The Fitzherbert Castle Motel is located only a 10-minute drive to the International Airport.
Once you arrive in Palmerston North, from the square turn into Fitzherbert Avenue, which heads towards Massey University.
The Fitzherbert Castle Motel is on the right hand side, on the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and Chaytor Street, which is a block and a half from the Square.
Look for the Castle at 124 Fitzherbert Avenue.
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Office hours:
Mon-Fri 7.00am - 9.00pm
Sat & Sun 8.00am - 9.00pm
Public Holidays: 8.00am - 9.00pm

Arrivals and departures outside of these hours can be arranged by contacting the phone number on your Booking Confirmation.

Free Off-street Carparking available. ONE CARPARK PER UNIT.
Any extra cars will have to park on street.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT PARK TRAILERS IN OUR CARPARK.

Centrally located, the Fitzherbert Castle Motel is within walking distance to the many attractions Palmerston North has to offer.
Great cafes & restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, gardens & conference venues.
3-5 minute walk to the Plaza shopping centre & Square
3 minute walk to cafés, bars & restaurants
6 minute walk to the convention centre
5 minute drive to Massey University
10 minute drive to the International Airport

Interesting places to visit include the NZ Rugby museum, the highly acclaimed Te Manawa science centre, museum and art gallery, the beautifully restored Regent Theatre, Victoria Esplanade gardens, Ezibuy, Massey University, out door cafe dining, Lido swimming pool & gym, Cinema eight, walks, Herb Farm and Te Apiti Wind Farm.
Further afield is Rangitikei ang the Tongariro National Park. For the adventurous there’s horse trekking, great tramping tracks and trout fishing. And for thrill-seekers there’s kayaking and jet-boating through the Manawatu Gorge, aerobatic flying, scenic helicopter flights, mountain biking, a 4WD safari, 4x4 quad bikes, bridge swinging, and Formula Ford single-seater racing.