Brown Trout Motel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Brown Trout Motel in Pahiatua offers family rooms with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a dining area, seating space, and essential amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Additional services include bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and full-day security. Prime Location: Located 42 km from Palmerston North International Airport, the motel is near attractions like Palmerston North Convention Centre (37 km) and Arena Manawatu (38 km). Free toiletries and a walk-in shower enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
New Zealand New Zealand
“price location, easy for us to stop on our way to Wellington, across the street from Post Office Hotel, pokies and restaurant/”
Anita
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very warm and welcoming. Staff were amazing and helpful. We highly recommend”
Amy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Was clean and tidy... the rooms were fresh, and the water pressure was amazing”
Heidi
New Zealand New Zealand
“Awesome, clean safe warm comfortable. Good parking.”
Shona
Australia Australia
“Very comfortable and good values for money. The owner is friendly and welcoming.”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location. Clean. Comfy bed. Electric blanket. Friendly staff.”
Kirstyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“All we needed was somewhere warm for our overnight stay. Once again Brown Trout was able to cater to these needs. Our warm, fresh studio provided everything we needed. We will differently rebook again when we visit again.”
Hexfish
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location: Close to amenities. Parking. Comfortable. Friendly people”
Charitee
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was clean and comfortable. Just what we were looking for ☺️”
Jillian
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was very neat and clean and was just perfect for our overnight stay. The bed was extremely comfortable, I would like one like that! It was quiet as well. A short walk to the town.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.