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Reviews of Drovers Motor Inn

4 out of 5
Drovers Motor Inn
746 Main Street, Palmerston North

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 299 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, comfortable and spacious. Lovely, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Erma on 17 Mar 2024
Thank you Barry, It was a pleasure having you here at Drovers!Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean private and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Charlotte on 23 Feb 2024
Hi Callan Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Nice quality. If you’re staying in Palmerston North, this is the best place to stay. Cons: bed very soft (subjective), no tissue boxes in the room, no option to opt out of getting the room cleaned each day.
Response from Erma on 12 Jan 2024
Hi AmberThank for your feedback!I am pleased you have had a comfortable stay.We have facial tissue box put in the room, it is place in the bathroom cabinet next to the spare toilet tissue.I will be taking on board your feedback to have an option to opt out to getting the room cleaned each day.Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Erma on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you Graeme for your 5 score review.Greatly appreciated.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

B

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Erma on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback!We are glad you have had an excellent stay.We are looking forward to see you again next time.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Old English pub across the road was recomended for meals by motel reception and food was fabulous. Thank you Drovers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Erma on 11 Nov 2023
Thank you Dallas for your review, it's a pleasure having you stayed with us.

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Erma on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you Graeme for your score review.Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, nice clean linen, good location, properly priced, responsive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Erma on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you Garth for your great feedback.We hope to see you again next time.Kind regards

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so lovely, the rooms was nice and clean and well equipped rooms. Was nice having enough space to relax! Unfortunately noisy other guests in the complex kept us up till 1am which made the stay disappointing, but not a reflection of the hotel or staff af all, just a long weekend full of people. I do look forward to staying again. 😌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Erma on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Apologies for those group who kept you awake.We look forward to seeing you again next time.Kind regards

8/10 Good

Henry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy to find, nice and central
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Erma on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you Henry, I'm glad you find us easily. We hope to see you again next time.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a regular here. The room is always fastidiously clean and warm. The kitchen is well equipped. Bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Erma on 30 Sept 2023
It's always a pleasure having you stayed with us Chris.Thank you for your great feed back.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and chairs, spotless and good water pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Erma on 30 Sept 2023
I'm glad you had a comfortable stay.Thank you for your feedback.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
We booked an accessible room online with handicapped parking. We then got an email from the motel to describe the room to ensure it meet our needs. Check in was easy and counter staff very friendly. Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Erma on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you Graeme, for your great feed back.We hope to se you next time.

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
East to find and willbe returning next time in Palmy Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Erma on 8 Sept 2023
Hi PaulThank you for your review.It's a pleasure having you stayed and we look forward to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy acess to venue. Rooms were large and comfy. Beds little too soft.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Management on 21 Aug 2023
Thanks Susan for choosing Drovers Motor Inn and for posting such a great review, it is very much appreciated.Regards Paul

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Erma on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you Gavin for feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drovers is an excellent choice! We have stayed twice now and will be back. Lovely and warm, clean, super comfy beds. Staff are very nice and a 2 min drive into town. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Management on 17 Aug 2023
Thanks Pip for your awesome review and kind words, it is very much appreciated. We all look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Catrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motor inn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Management on 17 Aug 2023
Thanks Catrina for your 5 out of 5 review. It was pleasure having you stay and hope to see you again.Regards Paul

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Management on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing Drovers Motor Inn for your accommodation needs and taking the time to post your review score.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Management on 18 Jul 2023
Thanks Darren for your review score, it is very much appreciated.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was extremely tidy. Comfortable. Host was pleasant and informative
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Management on 15 Jul 2023
Thanks Michelle for posting such an awesome review, it is very much appreciated. It was a pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

JOHN ALBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quality property which more than met our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Management on 15 Jul 2023
Thanks John for your awesome review. It was a pleasure having you stay and would love to see you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay.
Have stayed many times. Love the room layout is comfortable and everything you need is available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Management on 12 Jul 2023
Thanks Margaret Ann for such an awesome review. It is always a pleasure having you stay and we all look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

2/10 Terrible

GLENN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Management on 23 Jul 2023
Thanks Glenn for choosing Drovers Motor Inn for your accommodation needs. Not sure why the rating of 1 as it does seem out of place with the rest of our reviews. If you had an issue it always pays to talk to the property so that any issues can be sorted straight away.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host was very efficient and Polite when checking in and the motel was Uber clean and in excellent condition
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Management on 23 Jun 2023
Thanks David for your awesome review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were running late & called after the 9pm late check inn & it was no problem getting keys for the room, very helpful & great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Management on 15 May 2023
Thanks Dean for posting such an awesome review. We are please you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top floor
This room was spacious and had everything i required for a business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Management on 13 May 2023
Thanks Leif for choosing Drovers Motor Inn for your accommodation needs and a big thanks for the 10 out of 10 review. It was a pleasure having you stay and I look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
The quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Management on 12 May 2023
Thanks Brian for choosing Drovers Motor Inn for your accommodation needs and for your review score.Look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were visiting Palmerston North for a family member’s funeral. Spacious studio, well designed and walking distance to row funeral chapel and CBD. Our only criticism was thin walls through which we were disturbed by the neighbours’s TV ( which was turned off as soon as we complained with a bang on the wall).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Management on 8 May 2023
Thanks SC for choosing Drovers Motor Inn for your accommodation needs and taking the time to post such a great review. It is unfortunate that some guests forget they have other guests in rooms beside them when they crank up the sound on the TV, at least you managed to get sorted.It was a pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

8/10 Good

Denis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It met our needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Management on 21 Apr 2023
Thanks Denis for your review, I am pleased to hear our accommodation met your needs. Its great to see you have booked again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, it was amazing so clean, had everything we needed, the bed was very comfortable we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Management on 10 Apr 2023
Thanks Janice for your awesome review, it was a pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

LANCE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was. Clean close to amenities easy book in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Management on 31 Mar 2023
Thanks Lance for posting your review and scoring us 5 out of 5, it is very much appreciated.Hope to see you again sometime.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Management on 16 Mar 2023
Thanks Jeff for your 5 out of 5 rating, it is very much appreciated by both management and staff.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and tidy. Air Conditioning was on when I arrived. Thank you for thinking of that. Very friendly and happy to help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Management on 2 Mar 2023
Thanks Jo for your awesome review. It was a pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed suites.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Management on 2 Mar 2023
Thanks Linda for your 5 star review, it is very munch appreciated. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay and would welcome the chance to host you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely easy stay with friendly owner/staff. highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Management on 23 Nov 2022
Thanks Alex for posting such a great review. It was a pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have been to many motels travelling for work - this was just great; super clean, comfortable, safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Management on 16 Nov 2022
Thanks Sandie for posting such an awesome review, It is very much appreciated by both management and staff. We all look forward to seeing you again in the future.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Management on 22 Aug 2022
Thanks Carolyn for your awesome 5 star rating, it is very much appreciated. We were happy we could facilitate your request and hope to see you again in the future.Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing find! We loved our experience with them, clean room, friendly staff, amazing service. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Manaement on 26 Jul 2022
Thanks Glenys for posting such an awesome review. It was a pleasure having you stay and would love the opportunity of hosting you again. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely motel
Really nice motel. Newly refurbed, very comfortable bed, extremely nice bed linen and excellent kitchen facility and en-suite. Free shuttle available to airport, although check your junk email folder for any confirmations as I missed my shuttle by not checking junk, and took a cab.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Management on 13 Jun 2022
Thanks Lucy for your kind words and awesome review, it is very much appreciated. We were pleased to be able to offer you a lift to the airport the following day since you missed our shuttle on your arrival. If you are ever passing this way again we would welcome the opportunity of hosting you again. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and comfortable. Eateries across the road were convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Management on 9 Jun 2022
Thanks Jeffrey It was a pleasure having you stay with us and would like to thank for for posting such a great review, it is very much appreciated by both management and staff. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Trish and John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It lovely clean bed ex shower great and products good quite
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from management on 7 May 2022
Thanks Trish & John for your awesome review, It is very much appreciated by both management and staff. We all look forward to seeing you again, next time you are passing this way. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't fault this property, very nice indeed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from management on 17 Apr 2022
Thanks Robyn for your awesome review, it is much appreciated by both management and staff. We would love the opportunity of hosting you again. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Management on 7 Mar 2022
Thanks Raymond for your awesome review score, it is very much appreciated. It was a pleasure having you stay sand look forward to seeing you again. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet motel, so central to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Management on 4 Jan 2022
Thanks Chris for posting such an awesome review, it was a real pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel was spotless. The ambience calm and restful. The staff very efficient and helpful. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Management on 24 Dec 2021
Thanks Beth for you awesome review, it is very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again when passing this way. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, easy walk in city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Management on 28 Oct 2021
Thanks Peter for you awesome review score, It was a pleasure having you stay and we all look forward to seeing you again. Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Dr David M, Staunton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room well equipped with furniture and appliances
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Management on 14 Oct 2021
Thanks for posting such an awesome review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and found our accommodation to your liking. It has been a real pleasure having you stay with us. Regards Paul

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy Location
Great location, far enough from the cbd but still central. Host was extra friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Manager on 5 Oct 2021
Thanks Karen for your review, it is very much appreciated. We would love to have the opportunity of hosting you again. Regards Paul