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

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

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

SAR 284

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

2. Aspree Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Jess

SAR 243

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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 brick wall with a sign for NERO RESTAURANT.

3. Hacienda Motor Lodge

14.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Sue

SAR 296

SAR 346 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a shower, and a view of the outside.

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

4. City Corporate Motor Inn

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

Abbie

SAR 367

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

5. Harringtons Motor Lodge

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Helmut

SAR 225

SAR 262 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

6. Carramar Motor Inn

14.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Tanya

SAR 219

SAR 255 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel hallway with a staircase, a reception desk, and a 'Fire Control Room' sign.

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

7. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

16.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Clive

SAR 254

SAR 292 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, a sofa, and a TV.

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.

8. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Rosina

SAR 230

SAR 264 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

9. Cornwall Motor Lodge

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Craig

SAR 335

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 patio area with wicker furniture, a glass door leading to an interior space, and potted plants.

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

10. Drovers Motor Inn

13.9 km from Manawatu Gorge

Bob

SAR 337

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A living room with a glass dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a desk with a computer.

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."

11. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Brent

SAR 285

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A castle-themed hotel entrance with a glass canopy, ivy-covered towers, and a sign indicating it's a motor lodge.

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.

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

12. Camelot Motor Lodge

15.8 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

SAR 295

SAR 339 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 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.

13. Arena Lodge

16.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Elizabeth

SAR 258

SAR 299 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

15.3 km from Manawatu Gorge

michael

SAR 275

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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 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.

15. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Ms Darryl

SAR 259

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

16. The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre

15.2 km from Manawatu Gorge

Margaret

SAR 234

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a mirror.

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

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a couch.

A tall sign with the name "Bentleys" and amenities listed, in front of a building with a modern roof and a well-lit entrance.

17. Bentleys Motor Inn

15.6 km from Manawatu Gorge

Peter

SAR 284

SAR 326 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, a desk with a computer, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

18. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Shane

SAR 429

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

19. Legends Motel

15.5 km from Manawatu Gorge

Mike

SAR 254

SAR 292 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A Bella Vista Motel with a parking lot, multiple buildings, and a sign indicating no vacancy.

20. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

15.4 km from Manawatu Gorge

Deidre

SAR 232

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Aspree Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
Hacienda Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
City Corporate Motor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Harringtons Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 449 reviews	View

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay. Clean, modern apartment. Only a 15 to 20 minute walk to center Would stay again."

Hacienda Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay. Very clean, great size rooms, comfy bed, very quiet, great location as walking distance to shops, supermarket and restaurants, staff very lovely. Would definately stay again."

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."

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."

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. Hacienda Motor Lodge

4. City Corporate Motor Inn

5. Harringtons Motor Lodge

6. Carramar Motor Inn

7. BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

8. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

9. Cornwall Motor Lodge

10. Drovers Motor Inn

11. Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

12. Camelot Motor Lodge

13. Arena Lodge

14. Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge

15. Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

16. The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre

17. Bentleys Motor Inn

18. Aubyn Court Spa Motel

19. Legends Motel

20. Bella Vista - Palmerston North

Compare popular hotels close to Manawatu Gorge

Top Manawatu Gorge Hotel Reviews

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Hacienda Motor Lodge

Bentleys Motor Inn

Aspree Motor Inn

Drovers Motor Inn

Cornwall Motor Lodge

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

Aubyn Court Spa Motel

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

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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