The Best Hotels Closest to Manawatu Gorge in Aokautere for 2026

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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.

1. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

16.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Clive

NT$2,303

NT$2,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

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

2. Hacienda Motor Lodge

14.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Sue

NT$2,345

NT$2,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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.

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

3. Aspree Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Jess

NT$2,163

NT$2,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a wall-mounted mirror, framed certificates, and a decorative tree sculpture.

4. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Philippa

NT$2,303

NT$3,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A reception desk with a fruit bowl, a framed picture, a welcome sign, and travel guides.

A street view with a building labeled "The Fitzgerald Castle" and a sign indicating "50+ Channels".

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

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

5. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Rosina

NT$1,938

NT$2,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Harringtons Motor Lodge

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

clint

NT$2,135

NT$2,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

7. Bentleys Motor Inn

15.6 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

NT$2,372

NT$2,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

8. Carramar Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Tanya

NT$1,989

NT$2,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

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

9. Alpha Motor Inn

14.7 km from Manawatu Gorge

Ian

NT$1,675

NT$1,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

10. Arena Lodge

16.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Elizabeth

NT$2,317

NT$2,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 modern building with a sign that reads "Chateau de la Forêt."

11. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Brent

NT$2,559

NT$2,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 hotel room with a desk, laptop, wine glass, phone, and a book.

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

12. Cornwall Motor Lodge

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Andrew

NT$2,978

NT$3,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

13. Drovers Motor Inn

13.9 km from Manawatu Gorge

Kirsty

NT$2,813

NT$3,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A compact living space with a sofa, a glass dining table, and a kitchenette.

14. Camelot Motor Lodge

15.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

NT$2,466

NT$2,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern building with a prominent illuminated 'R' sign, indicating a hotel or resort.

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dishwasher. There is a wooden wardrobe and a small seating area with a red cushion.

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

15. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

michael

NT$2,311

NT$2,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A corner room with a table set for tea, a kettle, and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a TV, and a small table.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a white desk, and large windows with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter.

16. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Michelle

NT$2,016

NT$2,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area, a bathtub, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, a spa motel sign, and a parking lot with several cars.

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

A modern apartment with a living area, kitchen, and staircase.

17. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Shane

NT$3,582

NT$4,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

A corridor with a blue carpet, white walls, a black security camera, and a white door.

A Legends Motel with a welcoming sign, a satellite dish, and a paved entrance.

18. Legends Motel

15.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Mike

NT$2,062

NT$2,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A motor lodge with a sign indicating no vacancy.

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

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

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

19. Braemar Motor Lodge

14 km from Manawatu Gorge

Duane

NT$2,961

NT$3,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 sink, countertop, and a dishwasher.

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

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

20. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Deidre

NT$2,060

NT$2,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North	9.2 Wonderful 601 reviews	View
Hacienda Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 333 reviews	View
Aspree Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 692 reviews	View
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 302 reviews	View
Fitzherbert Castle Motel	9.0 Wonderful 739 reviews	View

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This motel was a lovely place to stay in for our trip. The staff were very professional helpful, from the day we arrived. The room was clean spacious, comfortable. Would definitely book this motel in the future."

Aspree Motor Inn

8/10 Good

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Abode Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Another excellent stay. Helpful with late check in. Loved the warm unit on late cold night. Friendly staff. Room met all my needs. Comfortable bed. Well recommend"

Aubyn Court Spa Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Motel room was very clean tidy looked amazing parking was excellent looking forward to our next stay ...cheers Shane"

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

8/10 Good

"Nice clean room and bathroom. Parking close to our room was hard to do most days. Restaurant had yummy food. We stayed as 2 adults and 1 child and he loved the food."

Carramar Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Noise from the 2nd floor and stairs."

Drovers Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are very clean and modern inside. Parking is easy and its location is very private and quiet."

Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house, hosts were amazing…highly recommend and we will certainly be back "

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8.0/10 (18 reviews)

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Woodville Reed Organ Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Woodville Reed Organ Museum during your trip to Woodville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Community Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Community Leisure Centre during your stay in Palmerston North.

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The Square

8.8/10 (907 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a trip to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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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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8.2/10 (104 reviews)

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Victoria Esplanade

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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 travelers like for its cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay close to Manawatu Gorge?

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

How many hotels will I find near Manawatu Gorge?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Manawatu Gorge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Manawatu Gorge?

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Our top choices for Manawatu Gorge hotels

1. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

2. Hacienda Motor Lodge

3. Aspree Motor Inn

4. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

5. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

6. Harringtons Motor Lodge

7. Bentleys Motor Inn

8. Carramar Motor Inn

9. Alpha Motor Inn

10. Arena Lodge

11. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

12. Cornwall Motor Lodge

13. Drovers Motor Inn

14. Camelot Motor Lodge

15. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

16. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

17. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

18. Legends Motel

19. Braemar Motor Lodge

20. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Aspree Motor Inn

Abode Motel

Aubyn Court Spa Motel

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Carramar Motor Inn

Drovers Motor Inn

Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge

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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