• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Offering garden views, Rural in the city is an accommodation located in Palmerston North, 6.3 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre and 6.8 km from Arena Manawatu. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bath and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. Universal College of Learning is 5.5 km from the apartment, while Palmerston North City Council is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Palmerston North International Airport, 1 km from Rural in the city.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Palmerston North
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sophie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was perfect for us, loved the more rural feel and plenty of space. Cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed.
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great to have animals for the kids to learn about and meet. The unit managed to fit our family.
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean , comfortable and more than adequate facilities.Good value for money. Ideal for families . Also nice to have breakfast cereals and bread supplied.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rural in the city
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Game console
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 5 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 10 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rural in the city in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rural in the city

  • Rural in the city offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Karaoke

  • Check-in at Rural in the city is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Rural in the city (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Rural in the city is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Rural in the city may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Rural in the city (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rural in the city on this page.

  • Rural in the city is 2.7 miles from the centre of Palmerston North. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.