Drovers Motor Inn

On our travels north in NZ we stopped in Palmerston North and came across this gem. It was that good we stopped again on our return south! Check in is easy going north and recommend booking ahead. Heading back south we were running late and we let them know. Turned up to our room with blinds drawn, fresh milk in the fridge and heater on! Affordable rooms and clean, very clean. We had a double take on our first night...waaaay more bang for your dollar then any place we stayed in. Lots of room for a double and single bed, free Netflix, hot shower and comfortable bed and pillows! The Inn is easy to drive into with roomy car spaces. Even though it's conveniently situated near the city, the rooms are quiet and restful. This would have to be our first and only stop when we visit this area again. The Rose and Crown pub is across the road for a beer. Our hosts recommend 2 great dining restaurants to visit when we come back. You'll have to go and stay there for that information!!! 😄

Loved our stay. Our room was beautiful and clean. Staff were very helpful. Thank you.

Have left a 5 star review from when we stayed in another room a few years ago, so a bit hesitant to leave this one, but the room was quite disappointing. We stayed in Rm 4, the toilet seat needs replacing, it's pretty yuck from peeling and yellow stains. The bathroom sink was quite gross too and needs replacing and when my husband turned on the shower the shower head shot off cradle and sprayed around the room. Really needs a warning. The shower head just pours out like a tap. The venetian blinds at the back let so much light in it was difficult to sleep. We needed to hang a towel over the roman blind edge as it stuck out too much from wall and our daughter couldn't sleep as the light poured in on her bed. The lady at the desk was friendly but seemed a bit confused as to where our booking was. The bed was very comfortable though, however the scent of the laundry powder used was a bit strong. We felt $255 for 1 night in this room wasn't fair. Having stayed here before (in a different unit) where I gave 5 stars, I'd not like to put anyone off staying here, however perhaps ask not to stay in room 4 until it's had a few updates made. Pluses: bed comfort and the lovely wee kit-kat bars in the fridge on arrival. We can tell the cleaners would normally do a good job where there's a smooth surface to be able to wipe down properly.