Aubyn Court Spa Motel
by the TopOfHotel team
Aubyn Court is the motel to book when you want a private spa bath in your own room — couples and anyone after a romantic night in.
Aubyn Court is the motel to book when you want a private spa bath in your own room — couples and anyone after a romantic night in.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
There are two main room types here. Standard Units come with a full kitchen but no spa, while Spa Units have a spa bath set in the living area or bathroom — the latter are the ones couples go for, and they're the reason to book this place over a plainer motel. Rooms are done in a clean, current motel style, with a Nespresso machine and a flat-screen TV.
Food and amenities
Every room has a full kitchen — stove, fridge, microwave, kettle, and basic cookware — so cooking in is easy. There's free parking right outside each room, a washer and dryer in the property, and free Wi-Fi. The motel is owner-run, and the owner keeps an eye on the details for guests. There's no restaurant on site.
Location and getting there
You're 1 km from The Square and the center — a 12-minute walk or a 3-minute drive. Plaza Shopping Centre and Te Manawa Museum are both close. Massey University is 5 km away and Palmerston North Airport sits 6 km out.
Things to know before booking
The spa bath is the whole point, but it's only in the Spa Units — book a Standard Unit by mistake and you'll get a kitchen with no tub, so specify the Spa Unit when you reserve. There's no restaurant, so plan on cooking in or walking the 1 km into town for dinner. And there's no gym if that matters to you.
Our take
Aubyn Court is best for couples who want a romantic night in a Spa Unit, travelers who like the privacy of a motel, and anyone using Palmerston North as a stopover on a longer drive. It scores 8.5/10, and the spa bath is what sets it apart from everything else in this price range.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Some rooms come with a spa bath, which gives couples a private, romantic setup you won't find at the plainer motels nearby.
- Every room has a full kitchen — stove, fridge, and microwave — so you can cook in and save on eating out.
- Only 1 km from The Square, a 12-minute walk or a 3-minute drive into the center, near Plaza Shopping Centre and Te Manawa Museum.
- Free parking right outside your room, the way a New Zealand motel should work.
- There's a washer in the property, handy if you're staying a few nights.
- Not every room has a spa bath — you have to pick a Spa Unit when you book, or you'll end up in a Standard Unit with a kitchen but no tub.
- No restaurant on site, so you're cooking in your kitchen or heading the 1 km into town for dinner.
- No gym.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a Spa Unit specifically when you book — not every room has a spa bath, and the Standard Units don't.
- Save it for a special night like an anniversary; the Spa Unit is about the most romantic room in town.
- Walk the 1 km into the center for dinner, then come back and soak in the spa.