ASURE Albert Court Motor Lodge
by the TopOfHotel team
The best-value pick here — a quality ASURE 4-star motel where every room has a full kitchen.
The best-value pick here — a quality ASURE 4-star motel where every room has a full kitchen.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The units are standard ASURE 4-star motel rooms, and you can pick from a Studio, 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom or Family unit. Every one comes with a full kitchen — induction stove, fridge, microwave, kettle and coffee maker — so you're set up to cook. Rooms are clean and modern, with a Smart TV carrying Sky TV and Netflix, plus free Wi-Fi at a usable speed.
Food and amenities
There's a washer and dryer on site and free parking right outside your room, classic motel-style. There's no restaurant on site, but several supermarkets are close by for stocking the kitchen. It's owner-operated, and the hosts look after guests with a bit of personal attention to detail.
Location and getting there
You're 1.5 km from the city center and The Square — an 18-minute walk, or a quick drive. Pak'nSave and Countdown are nearby for groceries, Massey University is about 4 km away and Palmerston North Airport (PMR) is around 5 km off. It works best if you've got a rental car.
Things to know before booking
The location is the main trade-off: at 1.5 km out, you'll want a car rather than relying on the walk. There's no in-house restaurant, so plan to cook or eat out, and there's no pool or gym. Rates also climb on weekends and during Massey graduation periods, so a weekday booking is the cheaper move.
Our take
This is the best-value pick in the roundup. It's the cheapest stay here, around $60 a night, and you still get a quality-certified ASURE 4-star room with a full kitchen and free parking. Best for budget travelers, families on a longer stay with a rental car, and anyone who'd rather cook than pay restaurant prices.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- At around $60 a night, it's the cheapest stay in this roundup.
- It carries the ASURE brand — a quality-certified New Zealand motel group — so you get a reliable 4-star standard.
- Every room has a full kitchen, which lets you cook and cut your food bill on a longer stay.
- Free parking sits right outside your room, classic motel-style.
- There's a washer and dryer on site, handy for longer stays.
- It's 1.5 km from the city center, so you'll really want a car — it's an 18-minute walk otherwise.
- There's no restaurant on site, though several supermarkets are close by for self-catering.
- No pool or gym, so it's a place to sleep and cook rather than hang around in.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Book a weekday — rates run lower than weekends and Massey University graduation periods.
- Stop at Pak'nSave to stock the kitchen and save on meals.
- Join the ASURE Accommodation Group program to earn brand loyalty points.