Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

4.5 star property
Luxury Palmerston North hotel in West End with free parking
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Spa reception
Indoor spa tub
Interior
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 4410
  • The Square
    9 min walk
  • City Library
    11 min walk
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre
    11 min walk
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Motel Studio

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Palmerston North

A luxury stay in Palmerston North awaits you at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find The Square and City Library. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel include Palmerston North Convention Centre and Te Manawa.

What's nearby

  • The Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fishtown Takeaways - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Office - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee Palmerston North - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Luxury Palmerston North hotel in West End with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Palmerston North hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers 73 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Palmerston North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 342-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 21.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 21.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Coachman Palmerston North
Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North on 19 Dec 2024 start from AU$167.77, 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 Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Yep, Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

The closest beach to Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North is Himatagi Beach (33.1 km).

Does Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North have a pool?

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North is a hit with families.

Does Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

No, Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 709 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 709 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 709 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 709 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 709 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Liz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On entering the reception old musty smell,maybe the carpets. Bathroom dirty around the floor edges,bathroom floor sticky to walk on,shower rose leaked water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Staff & service
Old and tired, needs a major renovation. The bathroom sink was cracked and the water drained extremely slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was awful, there was mould in the bathroo. The heater smelt lilenit was going to catch fire, spiders and cobwebs around the room, wall paper peeling. Dirty finger prints all over the doors and walls. Stove top was dirty. I am digusted that this room cost us $240 AUD. We booked this from Australia just looking at the photos it looked ok. I have stayed in way nicer hotels on this trip that i paid less for. Absolutely disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff.. very clean and comfortable room..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before.Another very pleasant stay.Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

L R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my room
The room was cosy and warm to come back to afyer a winters day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in experience was shocking Very dismissive - refused to check me in until after 1400 even though I said I don't want a room yet just wanted to get the check in requirement out of the way - No I was told that can only happen from 1400!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful so warm and welcoming plus went to extra lengths to ensure I had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the efficient friendly reception on arrival. The value for money of the room. I did not like the fact that there is no lighting on the desk while using my laptop. I did not like that the shower is not a proper shower, i.e. it is accommodated in the bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Shadze

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spacious,parking good,close to city shops.Resturant food served cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to town. Easy check-in & outNo information binder. No room phone. Restaurant breakfast far too expensive - $30 per head.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool hair dresser and gym
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. I could do with an update in tbe rooms now. Was clean and presentable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Brad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to town centre while remaining quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute corner room and very private
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024