The Best Hotels Closest to Manawatu Gorge in Aokautere for 2026

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

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.

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

1. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Philippa

AED 278

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a blue chair, and two wall-mounted lights.

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

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

2. Aspree Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Jess

AED 241

AED 279 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.

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.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.

3. City Corporate Motor Inn

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Abbie

AED 376

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern dining area with hanging plants, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A shelf with packaged goods and empty glasses.

A room with a wooden floor, a white armchair with a floral pillow, a wooden bucket, and a green leaf-patterned wall.

4. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

16.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Clive

AED 248

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A covered walkway with stone flooring, a potted plant, and a bench.

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

5. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Rosina

AED 223

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Alpha Motor Inn

14.7 km from Manawatu Gorge

Ian

AED 175

AED 204 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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.

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

7. Harringtons Motor Lodge

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Helmut

AED 223

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Carramar Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Tanya

AED 215

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

A brick wall with a sign for NERO RESTAURANT.

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

9. Hacienda Motor Lodge

14.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Sue

AED 283

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Cornwall Motor Lodge

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Craig

AED 331

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 paved pathway leading to a building with a hedge and a tree.

11. Arena Lodge

16.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Elizabeth

AED 265

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

12. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Brent

AED 285

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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, 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.

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

13. Drovers Motor Inn

13.9 km from Manawatu Gorge

Bob

AED 330

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

14. Bentleys Motor Inn

15.6 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

AED 260

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

A compact kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a built-in microwave shelf.

15. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

michael

AED 269

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

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

16. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Ms Darryl

AED 256

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A building with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area.

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

Two single beds with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

17. Avenue Motel Palmerston North

15.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Maureen

AED 220

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a red sofa, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a red couch with a blue pillow.

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

A parking lot with several cars and a building with a blue roof.

18. The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Margaret

AED 226

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

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.

19. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Deidre

AED 220

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

20. Camelot Motor Lodge

15.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

AED 289

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 302 reviews	View
Aspree Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
City Corporate Motor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North	9.2 Wonderful 602 reviews	View
Fitzherbert Castle Motel	9.0 Wonderful 740 reviews	View

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Bentleys Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Really tidy motel just a short stroll into town. I've stayed in most of the Fitzherbert Ave motels where you can get a bit of road noise - Bentleys is tucked away in a quiet residential area so I had a relaxing undisturbed sleep. Will definitely stay here again."

Aspree Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Easy check in and check out."

Drovers Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"The room was perfect. Recently renovated probably. Very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed. The only thing was the stove was not working which is why i took away 1 star. Otherwise its a very good motel. There is ample parking available as well."

Cornwall Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Really handy location. Enjoyed the spa bath in the room. Helpful staff and just an enjoyable stay."

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

10/10 Excellent

"Nice motel, well situated, comfortable."

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."

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."

One on Vogel.

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely well equiped, we had everything we could have wanted. A brief stay but enjoyable thank you."

Other attractions near Manawatu Gorge

Tararua i SITE Visitor Centre

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

Tararua i SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Woodville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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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)

Learn about the events happening at Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Te Manawa

8.2/10 (104 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Manawa during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Victoria Esplanade

9.0/10 (317 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Esplanade, a lovely green space in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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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?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Manawatu Gorge, click here.

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Our top choices for Manawatu Gorge hotels

1. Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

2. Aspree Motor Inn

3. City Corporate Motor Inn

4. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

5. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

6. Alpha Motor Inn

7. Harringtons Motor Lodge

8. Carramar Motor Inn

9. Hacienda Motor Lodge

10. Cornwall Motor Lodge

11. Arena Lodge

12. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

13. Drovers Motor Inn

14. Bentleys Motor Inn

15. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

16. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

17. Avenue Motel Palmerston North

18. The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre

19. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

20. Camelot Motor Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Bentleys Motor Inn

Aspree Motor Inn

Drovers Motor Inn

Cornwall Motor Lodge

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Aubyn Court Spa Motel

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

One on Vogel.

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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