Hiwinui Country Estate is a boutique lodge at 465 Ashhurst Road in Kelvin Grove, Bunnythorpe, rated 5.0 on Google from 64 reviews. Its website describes luxury lodge accommodation set among large lawns and gardens, with a hot tub, and an exclusive venue for weddings, events and meetings.
Country lodges are usually quieter than city hotels, so check what is included before you book, such as meals, and whether the rate covers the whole property or only your room. Rural stays are easiest by car, so plan fuel and supplies before you arrive. Exclusive-use weddings and events book up well ahead, so ask early about dates and what the venue includes.
For Palmerston North visitors who want a quiet night away from the city, or a venue for a small event, Hiwinui Country Estate on Ashhurst Road is worth a look.