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A'la Vista Motel

3.5 star property

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property
Outdoor pool
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Explore the area

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171 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Palmerston North

At A'la Vista Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of The Square and City Library. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-out. Breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this West End motel include Palmerston North Convention Centre and Victoria Esplanade.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Esplanade - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Centrepoint Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Esplanade - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ocggi Sushi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

A'la Vista Motel

A'la Vista Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. A'la Vista Motel also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palmerston North motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
A'la Vista Motel offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3952862

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

A'La Vista Motel
A'La Vista Motel Palmerston North
A'La Vista Palmerston North
A'la Vista Motel Motel
A'la Vista Motel Palmerston North
A'la Vista Motel Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at A'la Vista Motel?

A'la Vista Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at A'la Vista Motel?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A'la Vista Motel on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at A'la Vista Motel?

Yep, A'la Vista Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to A'la Vista Motel?

The closest beach to A'la Vista Motel is Himatagi Beach (33.2 km).

Does A'la Vista Motel have a pool?

A'la Vista Motel has an outdoor pool.

Does A'la Vista Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A'la Vista Motel?

No, A'la Vista Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A'la Vista Motel?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at A'la Vista Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

A'la Vista Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 311 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Moana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had to ask reception if the pool was ready and safe to swim in because it looked unkept and dirty. The guy at the reception called someone to ask but couldn't get through. He was very blazay about it like he didn't know or care. I said that was false advertising online showing a nice clean pool ready to swim in. He finally got through to someone and yelled from another room, that the pool was ok to swim. The grass was long, it looked nothing like the online photos. The soa bath was dirty, with the covers coming off the fans. A very dirty place to stay I will never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Toni

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs a lot of maintenance, ripped wallpaper, Dirty, moved bed to find a power point and the amount of rubbish and dirt under bed was disgusting carpet not vacuumed . Spa bath also has a crack in base and looked like it hadn’t been cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing host and awesome support staff. We as a team from Wairoa College were well and truely looked after while we stayed here and the facilities were just perfect for us. Thank you Char, Karla and the rest of the team for your awesome hospitality. Nga Mihi Rita
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place for me and friends to stay while we had an event near by. comfy beds and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

The

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WORST! hotel and unfriendly owner. I travel alot for work and most times i request late check ins. I booked via Expedia, booking was simple and convenient as usual for Expedia. Usually the hotel contacts to confirm booking. ZERO communication from the hotel, i called in myself to confirm booking and also mention lat night check in. Normally other hotels keeps the room open and keys inside but this hotel did not. Only told to ring the door bell upon arrival as i did and no answer, called the mobile number given yet no answer again. Had to sleep in the car for the night. Carried onto my next destination where i requested the same and it went like a breeze. Called back Ala Vista to enquire about the refund only to be met by a very rude and vulgar lady, said to be the owner. Got told to f$@ off and hanged the phone. I assumed she needed the money more than i did, and left it as a donation to her and her hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a 1 night stay. All we needed ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Nice and convenient and quiet. Price good. Spa bath with shower attached not friendly for elderly or people that have difficulty in climbing in and out of bath. Shower taps were hidden under bath towel. Took a awhile to find them. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

sinead

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Very average motel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely motel good owners. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet motel

Great location and nice stay. Nice tepid pool out the back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anaria

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adored the friendly staff, the pool was Devine on the very hot days! and the wind down in the spa with a glass of bubbles to end the day truely amazing. However, an aircon wouldn’t go a miss in the rooms, as nights were extremely hot and although there was a roof fan (in the room of our first night) and a floor fan (on our second night, different room) it didn’t make much difference. We had too keep the door wide open to let some breeze in and cool the room down. Buuuuuut Definitely will return here, purely for the pool, and the spa ☺️ Ngā Mihi!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Nice room for one. Bed comfortable . Good tea bags , milk provided, and biscuit. Bathroom had shower over spa bath so could be difficult for older people. Plenty of soap, hair shampoo etc. There was a swimming pool which I didn’t use but others were. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spa bath, such a welcome sight from driving a long way that day. Enjoyed our stay in a very nice motel unit. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Was all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice getaway

Nice motel. Easy check in with comfortable rooms. Parking right outside the door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome motel. Wish we could stay more often. Value for money. Thanks heaps.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024