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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lions Water Adventure

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501
  • Place, Mother Earth Brewing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Neuseway Nature Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, CSS Neuse II
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kinston

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Mother Earth Brewing and CSS Neuse II. Also, Neuseway Nature Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grainger Stadium is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • ‪Amoco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪King's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Villa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Family-friendly stay near Lions Water Adventure
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Mother Earth Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kinston motel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1963
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 670 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

Solecia

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kezia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stop over in Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro Mid-Century hotel in the heart of downtown Kinston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Retro, think 1960’s, complete with burnt orange and avocado green decor. Pleasantly surprised! Comfortable suite. Great outdoor spaces with retro pool, putt putt, grilling area, etc. Very walkable to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Satisfied Customer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room (suite). Quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

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

10/10 Excellent

Keanu

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

8/10 Good

Brittney

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bessie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always get a room for the BBQ festival. It is very convenient to walk down to see the live music and have a few drinks and then walk back to your hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

zonna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025