Hokowhitu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Palmerston North Hospital
If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North.
The Square
You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a visit to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Arena Manawatu
Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
New Zealand Rugby Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Zealand Rugby Museum during your travels in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Centrepoint Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Centrepoint Theatre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Our pick of the best Hokowhitu Hotel Deals
Riverside retreat - entire house
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Great room, easy check in, lovely bathroom and nice towels
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Cornwall Motor Lodge
Once again a wonderful stay Staff are friendly, room very clean and the rooms are very roomy this is the motel we always stay at and will continue to stay here 😃
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Big, big suite. Great bathroom. It was very noisy though. There was renovations demolition happening next door! Not the hotels fault. But would have been nice to have known
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Quality Suites Central Square
Clean tidy and very central. Exactly what we needed for our activities.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Alpha Motor Inn
Very basic - was ok for the money!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hokowhitu
Terrace End
Terrace End might not have many top sights, but The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Massey University
You might appreciate the spas and cafes in Massey University, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Victoria Esplanade and The Square are just a few notable stops.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
Fitzherbert
Fitzherbert might not have many top sights, but Victoria Esplanade and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Roslyn
While Roslyn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Square and City Library.
