The Best Hotels Closest to Manawatu Gorge in Aokautere - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 brick wall with a sign for NERO RESTAURANT.

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

1. Hacienda Motor Lodge

14.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Terri

₹7,266

₹8,418 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Arlene

₹7,065

₹9,535 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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

3. City Corporate Motor Inn

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Shane

₹9,945

₹11,488 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 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.

4. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Rosina

₹5,397

₹6,317 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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.

5. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

16.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Paul

₹7,630

₹8,775 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

6. Aspree Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

jasmene

₹6,407

₹7,434 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

7. Drovers Motor Inn

13.9 km from Manawatu Gorge

Malina

₹8,155

₹9,378 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Cornwall Motor Lodge

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Andrew

₹8,763

₹10,177 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

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

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

9. Arena Lodge

16.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Elisa

₹6,825

₹7,891 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

10. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Brent

₹8,014

₹9,229 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

11. Harringtons Motor Lodge

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Don

₹6,973

₹8,086 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Bentleys Motor Inn

15.6 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

₹7,830

₹9,004 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

13. Camelot Motor Lodge

15.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

₹7,752

₹8,915 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating office hours, and a door labeled "Café Zest."

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

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

14. Carramar Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Brent

₹6,184

₹7,192 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Deidre

₹7,312

₹8,504 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

16. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

michael

₹9,073

₹10,434 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

17. Asure Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Daniel

₹10,508

₹12,221 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A motor lodge with a sign indicating no vacancy.

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

A reception area with a wooden sign, a phone, and a security camera.

18. Braemar Motor Lodge

14 km from Manawatu Gorge

Duane

₹9,369

₹10,775 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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

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.

19. Avenue Motel Palmerston North

15.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Rachel

₹5,425

₹6,319 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

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.

20. Alpha Motor Inn

14.7 km from Manawatu Gorge

Davina

₹5,299

₹6,094 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hacienda Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 292 reviews	View
City Corporate Motor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Fitzherbert Castle Motel	9.0 Wonderful 732 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North	9.2 Wonderful 589 reviews	View

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Hacienda Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay! Clean, well presented rooms, very lovely and helpful staff, excellent location to supermarket, eateries, shopping. If you are needing a place to stay in Palmy that delivers value while maintaining a touch of class - definitely book in. We will be back! Thank you! 10/10."

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

8/10 Good

"Great staff clean rooms"

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable, clean and tidy unit. Bed was nice and comfy. Neil, the owner, was very helpful and let us know that if we needed anything, to let him know. Thank you Kauri Court Motel & Appartments."

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Cute and cozy"

Aspree Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Very nice staff"

Cornwall Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, tidy rooms with all the amenities, helpful staff."

Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North

10/10 Excellent

"Right in the center of the city. Parking not suitable for larger vehicles but on street parking is available free from 530pm to 830am Monday to Friday. The room we had was very large and very comfortable. Has elevators"

Alpha Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Shower was great a bit steep to the drain if unsteady on your feet."

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

8/10 Good

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

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8.0/10 (18 reviews)

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Woodville Reed Organ Museum

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Community Leisure Centre

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The Square

8.8/10 (907 reviews)

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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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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's the area like around Manawatu Gorge?

Manawatu Gorge is located in a welcoming area of Aokautere that travellers like for its cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Manawatu Gorge?

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Manawatu Gorge. Other good options around the area include Alpha Motor Inn and BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North.

How many hotels are there near Manawatu Gorge?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Manawatu Gorge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Manawatu Gorge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Manawatu Gorge.

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Our top choices for Manawatu Gorge hotels

1. Hacienda Motor Lodge

2. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

3. City Corporate Motor Inn

4. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

5. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

6. Aspree Motor Inn

7. Drovers Motor Inn

8. Cornwall Motor Lodge

9. Arena Lodge

10. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

11. Harringtons Motor Lodge

12. Bentleys Motor Inn

13. Camelot Motor Lodge

14. Carramar Motor Inn

15. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

16. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

17. Asure Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

18. Braemar Motor Lodge

19. Avenue Motel Palmerston North

20. Alpha Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Hacienda Motor Lodge

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Aspree Motor Inn

Cornwall Motor Lodge

Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North

Alpha Motor Inn

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Other attractions near Manawatu Gorge

Tararua i SITE Visitor Centre

Woodville Reed Organ Museum

Community Leisure Centre

The Square

City Library

Palmerston North Convention Centre

Te Manawa

Victoria Esplanade

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