Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North, Palmerston North ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Executive Suite

Max:

2 persons

100 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Superior Studio

Max:

3 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Palmerston North 1.0 km

Airports

Palmerston North International (PMR) 5.7 km

Wanganui (WAG) 74.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Lovely Garden Retreat

“The sitting area in the garden was a beautiful and serene spot to relax and unwind during my stay.” view full review

Fluffy Towels!

“I was delighted to find the towels to be incredibly soft and fluffy, adding a touch of luxury to my bathing experience.” view full review

Convenient On-Site Restaurant

“The on-site restaurant offered a great variety of meals, making dining easy and enjoyable without having to go far.” view full review

Decent Bath Experience

“The bathtub was a nice feature; despite needing a clean initially, it turned out to be quite a lovely soak once I was done.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Barber shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Sun loungers
Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Map view

140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, New Zealand

City landmarks

Park

Victoria Esplanade

1.1 km

Manawaroa St

Victoria Esplanade Gardens

1.4 km

Church

St. Patricks Parish Palmerston North

1.9 km

Victoria Esplanade Drive West End

Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens

1.9 km

Sledge Track

730 m

Theatre

Globe Theatre

750 m

The Square

Te Peeti Te Awe Awe

850 m

Mall

Downtown

860 m

West End

Dugald MacKenzie rose breeding centre

960 m

Centennial Drive

Hokowhitu Lagoon

2.2 km

Dittmer Drive He Ara Kotahi bridge

Walking Bridge

1.4 km

Gallery

Caccia Birch House

2.2 km

50 Ruahine Street Palmerston North Hospital

The Medical Museum Palmerston North

2.6 km

10 Vaucluse Heights Pefkos

The Steps of Lindos

2.8 km

Fitzherbert

Te Arapiki a Tane aka The Steps of Lindos

2.5 km

Massey University Avenue

Bledisloe Park Walkway

2.9 km

Park

Rangitane Park

3.3 km

Nearby

Museum

New Zealand Rugby Museum

590 m

Museum

Te Manawa

590 m

Main Street

The Square

590 m

The Square

Palmerston North Clock Tower

590 m

Restaurants

La Patio Cafe & Bar

0 m

140 Fitzherbert Ave

Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen

330 m

110 Fitzherbert Avenue

Rosie O'Gradys

320 m

96 Fitzherbert Ave

Thai Orchid Restaurant

480 m

345 Ferguson Street Palmerston North City

Pompeii's

340 m

163 The Square

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

400 m

89 Fitzherbert Avenue

De Coree

350 m

94 Fitzherbet Avenue

BurgerFuel Palmerston North

350 m

84 Fitzherbert Avenue

Streetwise Coffee

520 m

336 Ferguson Street

Graeme's

490 m

Church Street Shop 13

Cafe Royale

750 m

47 the Square City Centre

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

8.0

Service

7.7

Dining

6.7

Alan

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

I stayed in the budget motel part of the hotel, and while the rooms are clean, they are starting to show their age without that 'wow factor. ' However, they were exceptionally clean despite the dated décor. The hotel itself is really old and the rooms are very small, but cleanliness is definitely a strong point here.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were exceptionally clean despite being a bit dated.

Service

8.0

The staff were great at keeping their distance while still being friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent with good parking and easy access to everything around.

Dining

7.0

The dining was good, and the restaurant staff were efficient.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were pleasant, offering what I needed during my stay.

Andy

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had everything we required, with super friendly and helpful staff. However, the room was not what I expected, so we asked to move, especially since we needed a ground-level room due to having a little one with us and being 30 weeks pregnant.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very dreary, beige upon beige.

Service

6.0

The staff were lovely and friendly, but we felt it was more like a 3-star hotel. They were helpful in informing us about the flood in the basement car park and assisting us in relocating our vehicle.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent, with everything within walking distance. The children being near the restaurant smoking area was a slight downside.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, although the scrambled eggs were the only option available, which was a downside. The staff was great.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were okay; the cafe area and Irish pub were nice additions.

Robert

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.4/10

The hotel rooms were very nice, fresh, clean, and comfortable overall. However, the property would benefit from refurbishment and fell short in terms of value for money. The staff were top-notch, friendly, and helpful. The location was great for exploring the town and nearby attractions, yet some aspects needed improvements. The dining experience varied with some items lacking taste or being overcooked. The facilities were adequate, but there were minor issues in certain areas.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice, fresh, clean, and comfortable, providing a good overall experience.

Service

9.0

The staff were top-notch, very friendly, and helpful.

Location

7.0

The location was great for exploring the town and nearby attractions, with friendly staff upon arrival.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs, with some items lacking taste or being overcooked.