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Where to stay near Manawatu Gorge?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Manawatu Gorge on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Manawatu Gorge consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 13, 2026.

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

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

A brick wall with a sign for NERO RESTAURANT.

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

1. Hacienda Motor Lodge

14.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Mike

CNY494

CNY568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A shelf with packaged goods and empty glasses.

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

2. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

16.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Mei-Chun

CNY483

CNY555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

3. City Corporate Motor Inn

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Kayla

CNY685

CNY788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

A two-story residential building with a garage, a covered patio, and a small garden area with a wooden fence and plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a microwave.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stove, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a sofa and a small table.

4. Carramar Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Craig

CNY419

CNY482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

5. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Kerry

CNY408

CNY470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6. Drovers Motor Inn

13.9 km from Manawatu Gorge

Phil

CNY593

CNY682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

7. Aspree Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Andrew

CNY456

CNY524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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."

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

8. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Michelle

CNY539

CNY620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

9. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Michelle

CNY485

CNY652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

10. Cornwall Motor Lodge

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Andrew

CNY628

CNY722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building with the sign "MANAWATU" indicating a commercial or public facility.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a white exterior and a row of air conditioning units.

11. Aztec Motel

14.1 km from Manawatu Gorge

Lloyd

CNY489

CNY562 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

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

12. Harringtons Motor Lodge

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Anthea

CNY445

CNY511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

13. Bentleys Motor Inn

15.6 km from Manawatu Gorge

Melissa

CNY519

CNY596 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

14. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

david

CNY755

CNY868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A motor lodge with a sign indicating no vacancy.

A reception area with a wooden sign, a Yale keypad, a phone, and a bulletin board.

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

A room with a blue wall, a radiator, a table with chairs, a window with blinds, and a potted plant.

15. Braemar Motor Lodge

14 km from Manawatu Gorge

Duane

CNY624

CNY718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with a reception area labeled "Alpha Motor Inn."

A motel sign with a tree in the foreground.

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

A small kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a wooden dining table with chairs.

16. Alpha Motor Inn

14.7 km from Manawatu Gorge

Kelera

CNY353

CNY406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A Rose City Motel sign with a vacancy sign and a Sky 50+ Channels sign.

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

17. Rose City Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Corinne

CNY536

CNY616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

18. Arena Lodge

16.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Rachael

CNY488

CNY561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

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

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

19. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Tina

CNY434

CNY499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a mirror, framed certificates, and a painting.

20. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

michael

CNY484

CNY557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hacienda Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 333 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North	9.2 Wonderful 600 reviews	View
City Corporate Motor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Carramar Motor Inn	8.8 Excellent 579 reviews	View
Fitzherbert Castle Motel	9.0 Wonderful 739 reviews	View

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8.0/10 (18 reviews)

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8.8/10 (907 reviews)

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City Library

8.6/10 (72 reviews)

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Palmerston North Convention Centre

8.0/10 (108 reviews)

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Te Manawa

8.2/10 (104 reviews)

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Victoria Esplanade

9.0/10 (317 reviews)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Manawatu Gorge?

Guests love staying at Hacienda Motor Lodge, which is a motel near Manawatu Gorge.
Also highly rated is Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North, which is in the larger area.
You'll find 153 hotels, vacation rentals, and more lodging options to choose from in the surrounding area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Manawatu Gorge?

You can find a variety of room prices on Hotels.com depending on where you plan to go and when. To see the lowest rates available, filter by your preferred criteria and sort by price.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY352

Can I find hotels close to Manawatu Gorge that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find many hotels that offer refundable room rates as long as you cancel by the cancellation deadline. To find refundable rates, select the "Fully refundable" filter when searching for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to Manawatu Gorge that offer these rates are Hacienda Motor Lodge and Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North.

What are the best romantic hotels near Manawatu Gorge?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's within reach of Manawatu Gorge.
Another great option is Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge, which is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels close to Manawatu Gorge with free breakfast?

Enjoy a free local cuisine breakfast to begin your day at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge, which is within reach of Manawatu Gorge.

Which hotels near Manawatu Gorge have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city or pool views at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North, which is within reach of Manawatu Gorge.
Another great choice nearby is Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge, which has rooms with garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to Manawatu Gorge?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, consider Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North, which is within reach of Manawatu Gorge.
Also consider Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near Manawatu Gorge?

Treat yourself when you stay at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North, which is within reach of Manawatu Gorge and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge.

What are the best hotels near Manawatu Gorge with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Hacienda Motor Lodge, which offers free parking. You'll be within reach of Manawatu Gorge.
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North also has free parking and is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Manawatu Gorge with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the outdoor pool at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Manawatu Gorge is within reach of the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Aztec Motel.

What cheap motels can I book close to Manawatu Gorge?

To stay economically near Manawatu Gorge, you can book Always Inn Motel, which offers parking and a playground.
Drovers Motor Inn is another inexpensive motel to consider in the area.

What are the best lodges close to Manawatu Gorge?

Experience nature when you stay at Beautiful farmstay at stylish, roomy converted Woolshed venue, which is within reach of Manawatu Gorge. The lodge offers porches/lanais, in-room fireplaces, and in-room kitchens.

What are the best cabins close to Manawatu Gorge?

Rural Lifestyle 2 bedrooms 2 toilets with sofa Bed: Enjoy serenity and a kitchen when you stay at this cabin located within reach of Manawatu Gorge.
Little Forest Cabins with an awesome outlook. No. 3: Here's another cozy cabin to consider, which is in the larger area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Manawatu Gorge?

Bring your four-legged friend to Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge, which is within reach of Manawatu Gorge.
Big Five Motel is a second pet-friendly option.