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About this property

Arena Lodge is located opposite Central Energy Trust Arena, 10 minute’s walk from Palmerston North city center. All studios and apartments include kitchenette or full kitchen. All guests enjoy free high speed WiFi. All self-contained unit include private bathroom. Some apartments have spa bath. The 3-bedroom apartments include private patio with barbecue facilities. Wheelchair-accessible studio and 1-bedroom accessible apartment is available. Gourmet breakfasts, including the lodge specialty pancake stacks, can be ordered from room service and delivered to guests’ room in the morning. Arena Lodge is located in a quiet location, 5 minutes’ walk from shops, restaurants and cafes of the city center. Palmerston North Convention Center, Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science & History and the Center Point Theater are within 0.6 mi radius from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tamara-rose
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome as always. Super comfy with the room and bathroom, well looked after. Lovely owner. Thanks again!
  • Don
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Check-in was a breeze, Tony was awesome he messaged ahead to check what time i'd be arriving etc.
  • Andrea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The two bedroom apartment was very spacious and comfortable. Good location, easy walk to town.
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great accommodation for our short stay in Palmerston. Friendly service, very clean rooms - extremely well equipped and comfortable too. Awesome shower as well!
  • Arend
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, comfortable, was given a free upgrade. Good facilities. Generally clean, well serviced and friendly staff. Good quiet location. Very happy to come back again if in the area.
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and facilities for an overnight stay in Palmerston North. Great private courtyard and well-equipped kitchen too. Comfy and clean. Friendly staff.
  • Arch
    United States United States
    Clean and well appointed room. Manager went beyond to be helpful.
  • Claudio
    Australia Australia
    We apparently had booked a small studio and were given an upgrade which was lovely :) the place was right across the road from the conference my partner spoke at. I also needed to do a meeting after check out and they accommodated for me which was...
  • Blake
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Not the first time staying at the Arena Lodge in Palmerston North and it was fantastic once again. Very clean and well setup room. Nice comfortable bed and great shower pressure, the showerheads are next level! Parking right outside your door,...
  • Dayle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The unit was nice and clean. We stayed 3 nights and it was serviced daily.

Area info

House rules

Arena Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
6 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 20:00 must contact the hotel prior to their arrival to arrange for an after hours check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arena Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.