Whakarongo Travel Guide

Palmerston North

Popular places to visit

Palmerston North Hospital

If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North.

Palmerston North Hospital

The Square

You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a visit to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

The Square

Arena Manawatu

Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Arena Manawatu

Palmerston North Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Palmerston North Convention Centre

New Zealand Rugby Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Zealand Rugby Museum during your travels in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

New Zealand Rugby Museum

City Library

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.

City Library

Top hotels in Whakarongo

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North

4 out of 5
110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
The price is ฿3,025 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,025
฿3,479 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palmerston North. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Was disappointing to see how rundown the grounds were. Room very clean and staff very good. Guess it’s a sign of the times"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North

4 out of 5
102 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
The price is ฿2,563 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,563
฿2,948 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa motel in Palmerston North. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Had an issue with shower waste pipe not draining. On notifying reception they immediately looked at and changed my room. Good work from staff!!! Rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable with easy parking. Nice close walking distance to CBD for restaurants/cafes/bars"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Cornwall Motor Lodge

Cornwall Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
101 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Palmerston North. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (862 reviews)
"Lady at desk at checkout was super lovely"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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Cornwall Motor Lodge
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

4.5 out of 5
140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North
The price is ฿2,407 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,407
฿2,768 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Palmerston North. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (740 reviews)
"Comfortable and convenient hotel. Good that the rooms are being refurbished as some are getting pretty tited."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North
Carramar Motor Inn

Carramar Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
The price is ฿1,790 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿1,790
฿2,059 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Palmerston North. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (527 reviews)
Nice Inn. Thank you.
"Nice place. Room spacious, clean. A bit far from the main town, but close to the hospital."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Carramar Motor Inn
Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

3.5 out of 5
124 Fitzherbert Ave, West End, Palmerston North, Manawatu
The price is ฿2,089 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,089
฿2,403 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Palmerston North. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (605 reviews)
"Cleanliness and space"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Fitzherbert Castle Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Whakarongo

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Kelvin Grove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kelvin Grove and surrounding area, you can visit The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.

Kelvin Grove
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Terrace End

Terrace End might not have many top sights, but The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Terrace End
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Roslyn

While Roslyn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Square and City Library.

Roslyn
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Hokowhitu

Hokowhitu might not have many top sights, but The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hokowhitu
Manawatu - Wanganui featuring rafting and rapids as well as a small group of people

Palmerston North Central

While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.

Palmerston North Central
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Fitzherbert

Fitzherbert might not have many top sights, but The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fitzherbert

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