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Reviews of Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

140 Fitzherbert Ave, 4410 Palmerston North, New Zealand

#42 of 42 hotels in Palmerston North

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1078 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had breakfast at 7.30am but a lot of it wasn't hot. It would have been great if there was a microwave oven we could have used to quickly heat the food up.

    The location and room were great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were disappointed that the restaurant and bar were closed as this is one of the reasons we booked this property. Hotel is a bit run down in areas and needs renovations.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great family friendly hotel in central Palmerston North.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much.

    Great location central to town. Shower was amazing and having a separate room from the lounge where the kids slept. Great value for money.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over priced on site restaurant $30 for breakfast 😞

    Good location to walk to town, good off street parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very nice motel room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was understaffed, one waitress and one chef and at least forty minute wait for food...we went elsewhere. The bathroom was absolutely freezing, no heater and no where to put your bar of hand soap.

    The room was absolutely lovely, recently renovated, looked like it was from outside of a magazine, had everything we needed, bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant for my 1-day stay, but there are some noticeable things that needs an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building is old, but wallpaper can be patched up, so can curtains and the shower head could be replaced. The elevator could also use some love. Restaurant food was quite average

    How accurately the photos depict the space that I needed, the consumables that were provided, the friendliness of staff, definitely the location, comfortable bed and pillows and heaps of wardrobe space

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old fashioned decore, spa bath prefer just a shower on its own,

    Close to town walking distance, bed was comfy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom leaked alot, condensation was terrible in bathroom.

    Location and cost. Recently updated.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are very outdated, could use a freshen up. Beds not too comfortable and tvs need to be updated only basic free channels no Netflix etc.

    Loved the ski resort type vibe, very nice to come into

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Nice room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More cups and some bowls would have been great, but they were easy to access

    Very central, comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable mattress

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very expensive in comparison with other places of accommodation I stay at for work. Foyer and restaurant looked a bit dated. Although friendly, service in restaurant was not very good. Short staffed?

    Comfortable room. Very nice and friendly staff, especially the manager who threw in 'free breakfasts' for me. This was appreciated.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    8.0
    It was ok they are doing everything up
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one there we had paid but !!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like how we were treated by the nighttime staff. Man with beard. He wasn't very hospitable when we we asked for help and very short with us.

    Loved the location and how it was comfortable to stay in. Interiors and everything was fine.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    8.0
    see above -- good overnight stay in good location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    not applicable

    all good -just working, slept well, good shower, and breakfast

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower glass door was very small and water went everywhere and soaked bathroom floor

    Very close to town

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    7.0
    Happy enough but bit tired
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tired, worn out accommodation

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    8.0
    I recommend this accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was an outdoor light on that shone through the window all night and there was no curtain to block out these lights! Was really annoying as I need to sleep in pitch black

    Great room, very nice and comfortable! It seemed like it has recently been renovated, which they done a great job on. Super clean too I loved it

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spa pool wasn't working

    Staff were lovely, kids ate breakfast for free which was excellent money savings..pool was open , outdoor.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    8.0
    Great and will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Downstairs unit would have been better as I struggled with stairs

    Location was perfect! Walking distance to The Square which was great for the ANZAC Dawn Service

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    6.0
    For the short time we were there, it provided us with all we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room I think is on the list for refurbishment. carpet stained, and room looked in need of tender loving care

    Central Location. Easy parking. Dining Room pleasant with good meals.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good place to stay for one night...
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Even though the rooms and facilities were generally clean the place feels dated and shows need for extra deep cleaning and renovation in parts. Bed was a little soft

    Good sized room, friendly greeting, willingness to offer a slightly later check out without charge, Good range at breakfast plus they cooked eggs to order, lift to car park

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    6.0
    As above
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was closed, ordered a coffee the next morning. Paid extra for soy milk & they had none. No refund for paying the extra for soy, Rooms had no air conditioning. Didn’t know where the wifi code was until I asked. Should have been told at checkin

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2025

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