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A'La Vista Motel

171 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand View Map

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A'La Vista Motel

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Just a 10-minute walk from The Square, A’L a Vista Motel offers a 32-inch flat-screen TV in all rooms. It features an outdoor pool and free WiFi internet access. All rooms are heated and include a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Each room has a seating area with satellite TV, and most rooms also have a spa bath. A’L a Vista Motel is a 10-minute walk from Palmerston North and a 5-minute drive from FMG Stadium. Palmerston North Airport is also a 15-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area. A La Vista also offers free on-site parking and laundry.

170 Reviews

7.6Good
Cleanliness
7.2
Staff
8.1
Location
8.7

What Guests Say

  • “Would not recommend this place to stay”
  • “Was great location and we got what we paid for”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Studio1/4

Studio

1 Single, 1 King

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Crib(s)
Superior Studio1/4

Superior Studio

1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Coffee/tea machine
Family Apartment1/4

Family Apartment

2 Single, 1 Sofabed, 1 Double, 1 Queen

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Crib(s)
  • Dining table

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    What Guests Loved

    7.6
    Good

    Based on 170 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    7.2

    Staff

    8.1

    Overall Quality

    6.9

    Pros +

    • Would not recommend this place to stay
    • Was great location and we got what we paid for
    • Location was good.

    Cons -

    • If this motel was disclosed as emergency housing we never would have bought our children here. The booking was falsely advertised stating we had an extra bed, when we in fact did not (which is why we booked it). When confronted, the lady at the front counter blamed it on booking.com. Would not recommend this motel
    • Room was incredible musty and smelt that way. Wallpaper was stripped in the rooms, bathroom floors and shower need a good clean, and mattresses and beds need and overhaul and updating. The sheets/bedding and towels however were great
    • Unit needs a decent clean, fridge was dirty, room didn't get serviced daily as per the booking, fold out sofa was awful one of the couples staying found alternative accommodation, pictures don't replicate what you get.
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    1LeontePosted on: 6-11-2025

    Would not recommend this place to stay

    If this motel was disclosed as emergency housing we never would have bought our children here. The booking was falsely advertised stating we had an extra bed, when we in fact did not (which is why we booked it). When confronted, the lady at the front counter blamed it on booking.com. Would not recommend this motel

    5TraciePosted on: 4-7-2025

    Was great location and we got what we paid for

    Room was incredible musty and smelt that way. Wallpaper was stripped in the rooms, bathroom floors and shower need a good clean, and mattresses and beds need and overhaul and updating. The sheets/bedding and towels however were great

    5MariePosted on: 3-16-2025

    Location was good.

    Unit needs a decent clean, fridge was dirty, room didn't get serviced daily as per the booking, fold out sofa was awful one of the couples staying found alternative accommodation, pictures don't replicate what you get.

    1DawnPosted on: 3-3-2025

    There was a beetle bug under the bed coversThe bathroom floor was sticky and the spa bath.No Aircon in the room just a ceiling fan that did jack crap to cool the room down If we knew it was also a motel for housing homeless people we would not have booked ??

    1ShaePosted on: 3-1-2025

    The pool

    A lot, booking on line does not tell you that is house’s emergency housing, it was full with families drinking , rooms were stifling hot no fan , no air conditioning and it was so dirty , ants all through the bathroom, the floors were all fatty and greasy and the bath tubs were grubby. never have we stayed in a place like it . It was expensive to stay in a place like that it was nothing like the photos on line.

    9HelenPosted on: 2-16-2025

    Owner was friendly, helpful and welcoming.

    10OlinkaPosted on: 2-16-2025

    Room perfect Quiet motel areaClose to shops Great swimming pool.

    3JackiePosted on: 1-2-2025

    Good location

    Had to wash the plates, cups, knives and forks as they were dirty. The floor felt sticky. Spa bath was grubby and had to be cleaned before using. We were looking forward to using the pool but was green. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 children, and the dining table only had 3 chairs ???‍♀️Needs cleaning and a revamp.

    5TrishPosted on: 1-1-2025

    Bed was comfortable.

    Facilities were a bit outdated and run down. Room wasn’t exactly same in photos. But I guess you get what you pay for. Couldn’t go for swim as pool was bit dirty and green.

    3RebeccaPosted on: 12-2-2024

    The location

    The room was disgusting, extremely dirty, and does not disclose that motel is used for emergency housing.I spent about an hour cleaning,my photos are of the dirty wipes after cleaning the shower toilet, tv a door frame that was was so black with grime.... the last photo is from the TV yuckDon't recommend

    8AerinPosted on: 11-21-2024

    Clean facilities, good bathroom, lovely host

    1KeriannPosted on: 11-10-2024

    Location

    Fridge unclean.No spare blanket for sofa bed.Tennants couple rooms down were rowdy in the late night early hours of the morning

    5JessPosted on: 11-8-2024

    Disappointing

    Accomodation sign says they welcome room inspections, however showed us a very different standard of room than was booked.Actual room had a hole in the gib wall, and was very dirty.

    7ElesePosted on: 10-28-2024

    The water pressure was good, good sized roomsLayout was goodGood handy location

    There was no air conditioning or fans and it was really hot and muggy. The whole place could use a spruce up especially the bathroom.Beds were too soft sink into/ couch was awful Tvs were really small

    7JacintaPosted on: 10-28-2024

    Loved it cause it was so close to everything! Not only that but the rooms were nice & big. But overall Excellent. Staff were so nice.

    Didn’t like the bath tubs it was too high to jump in & out for a shower. & pool as well, we didn’t know if it was safe to swim because it was green, we thought it will be nice & blue lol

    4AnnettePosted on: 10-26-2024

    Bed was comfortable

    Wasn’t very clean. Cracked cups. Curtain had come off the rod and had a gap.Long black hair on the spa bath, then managed to wrap itself around the toilet. Spider webs in bathroom and lounge ceilings. Toilet not very clean.

    6CatherinePosted on: 10-19-2024

    Beds were awesome

    It’s needs painting, refreshing of furniture and carpets .. and bathroom ceiling is disgusting

    3NadinePosted on: 10-6-2024

    location was okbed was comfortable

    Large hole in the wallnoisy guests in neighbouring room, couldn't sleepfridge froze the milk

    5LatoyaPosted on: 10-3-2024

    Property was as advertised.

    Customer service was average, upon signing in there was a lot of shouting to people in the property upstairs and a dog barking.Upon checking out at almost 10am the reception was locked, it got opened and the key was taken but nothing was really said.Encounters weren’t friendly for someone that was the face of the business.

    8JuliePosted on: 9-16-2024

    from the photos we knew it was an older type of accommodation. Good for a family apartment as advertised, comfy beds and good pillows.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 1:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 6 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are allowed. It is free of charge.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform 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.

    Location

    A'La Vista Motel

    171 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North

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