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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area
Courtyard
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$116
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501
  • CSS Neuse II
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grainger Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kinston Music Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Kinston motel walkable to Mother Earth Brewing
An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a microwave in a common area are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a children's pool, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Mother Earth Motor Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Mother Earth Motor Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property 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-authorize 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 elevators

Property is also known as

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Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 622 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamicka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need, nothing you don't! Very cleverly done 50's retro decor. So nice to check in at a hotel where the people are personable and easy going.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Washington

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great lovely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean. The staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Greensboro

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was rather small, but located right where we needed to be. The breakfast on Sunday morning didn't have much left when I went by. But the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here. Staff is excellent and always helpful. Love the fresh popcorn every night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! The lovely decor both in the lobby and room was so fun. The 70s vibe while old, all of the furnishings were new and very clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Bed was very comfortable and sheets very soft. The pool was a lot of fun and having grills, putt putt, ping pong, shuffleboard and swings were nice options. So many great walkable dining options. Mother Earth Brewery (obviously) fantastic and Jay’s 108 was amazing and worth the drive alone. We only live 20 mins away and can’t wait to come back here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortably surprised!

Only stayed for one night at the end of a week long project. Definitely should have stayed all week. This place was so nice. Lady at the front desk was polite and helpful. The room was more comfortable than i expected. The bed, pillows, and comforter were very easy to enjoy. I honestly can't think of anything, i didn't enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaTonya

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

10/10 Excellent

ed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mother Earth was a wonderful surprise. Great staff, wonderful decor, extremely well maintained. It was much more fun than the major chain motels. I would return if I was in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed to catch a baseball game at Grainger. First time here. Excellent price. Cooler vintage property with mini golf, pool, outdoor ping pong, and a generally retro aesthetic. Standard room with king sized bed is a little small, but perfect for one night swinging through Kinston. Set AC to lowest temp (who doesn’t), but room ran a little warm all night. Nonetheless, excellent value, good location, easy to get around downtown Kinston. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome gem of a place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Absolutely a 10 out of 10

What a cute place to stay! The 60s motif is fun. However there is also attention to small details that make this an enjoyable stay. Beds are great, pillows are plenty, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in shower in large containers on the shower wall and not in small bottles. There's even makeup remover. So that's the room detail, next is the charming atmosphere outside. They have a pool, miniature golf, pingpong and shuffle board. The one slight negative that we noticed was a large ant hill near the miniature golf that needs baiting. But that happens down here. They have a decorative gate around the hotel that brings fun and security together. Room doors are facing the pool and not the street making it a very safe place to stay. Those who smoke have a secure area inside the gate that's away from everything else. Again, security seems to be a big priority for them. Inside the lobby are very friendly staff who answered every question we had. There's fresh popcorn in the lobby and they had several snack and drink options available for purchase. They also sell cute items with their logo. Check in and check out was a breeze and my request for a first floor room was known when I arrived and provided. I noticed they have breakfast options though I didn't partake. I can say they have great tasting coffee in 16 oz cups with lids! I will be staying there every time I go to the area for genealogy research. It's a great small hotel with big amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find, great for walking, and near an awesome Farmers market. I will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Love Mother Earth!

Amazing staff at front desk made our early arrival easy! So friendly and happy to help with everything! We love this place! The pool area is so pretty and relaxing! Don’t come to Kinston and stay anywhere else!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To be a Hotel chain you should have wash cloths to replace immediately upon servicing a room. Other than that the hotel was rather good, decently priced, love the gated entry if you stayed upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025