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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Families find plenty of fun at this retro motor lodge with mini golf and outdoor pools, while adults appreciate its convenient location near local attractions

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Mother Earth Motor Lodge is near Mother Earth Brewing and Neuseway Nature Park. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, explore the on-site art gallery, or relax in the outdoor pools. The mini golf course entertains all ages, and the staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Kinston, Mother Earth Motor Lodge is in the city centre. CSS Neuse II and Gov. Caswell Memorial are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Neuseway Nature Park and Kinston Music Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Lions Water Adventure, or enjoy an event or a match at Grainger Stadium.
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Map
501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501

What's nearby

  • Mother Earth Brewing - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Neuseway Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • CSS Neuse II - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grainger Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kinston Music Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Amoco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Villa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel near Mother Earth Brewing
Located close to Neuseway Nature Park and CSS Neuse II, Mother Earth Motor Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with mini golf and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, 1 meeting room and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Mother Earth Motor Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
Mother Earth Motor Kinston
Mother Earth Motor
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Motel
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Motel Kinston

Frequently asked questions

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mother Earth Motor Lodge on 19 Jan 2026 start from AU$165.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mother Earth Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Mother Earth Motor Lodge located?

This family-friendly Kinston motel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Mother Earth Brewing, CSS Neuse II and Neuseway Nature Park. Grainger Stadium and Kinston Music Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 679 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Our second time staying here. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanest room i have stayed in a long time. excellent staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor. Loved, loved the pool. Loved the town...walkable, interesting sites, shops within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAsOn

Awesome place!! We stayed for my daughter’s softball tournament and loved it. The bed was super comfortable and the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The retro style was very cool. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and inviting. Hated to check out
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

LuShorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Corky & Quaint

Room was clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town to visit Mother Earth Brewing. Easy walk from the motel to the brewery. The motel was clean and comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway for baseball stadium visit, super helpful staff and fun pool and activity area.0
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleased with the property. Very nice courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great. Had a little fire on a tree outside our room first night but everything was taken care of quickly, quietly and professionally.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!!! Awesome staff , very helpful, clean room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahmeah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay with friendly helpful staff, a great included breakfast and wonderful amenities to enjoy with your family!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little get away. Loved the pool and puttputt area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an enjoyable stay. The staff was so nice and hospitable. I’d definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Great stay.

Excellent stay! Highly recommend. Close to many restaurants and bars. Staff is super friendly and the hotel comes with many extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, attention to detail, lovely pool, clean and comfortable rooms with theming throughout. Pet friendly is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun, Retro Decor Experience

I love the decor, the location is great within walking distance of cute restaurants and shops, the service is always the best - very welcoming - and the pool is so fun and relaxing. I've stayed here many times over the years and it gets better reach time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. Mattress is not comfortable. The rest of stay was enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great vibe

Loved it, it had a real 80's/90's summer vibe. Pool is awesome, staff was great! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service. Very friendly. Great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean! I loved the decor, everything was retro. The bed was extremely comfortable. Front desk staff were very welcoming and definitely made us want to return. 10/10 would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice trip , beds was nice enough room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and conveniently located to all attractions in Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaTonya

Liked: Amenities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025