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Palazzo Motor Lodge, hotel in Nelson

Just 1148 feet from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodations with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments.

Handy location, friendly staff and very clean
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,021 reviews
Price from$111.50per night
Palms Motel, hotel in Nelson

Located in the center of Nelson only 328 feet from the main shopping area, Palms Motel offers self-contained apartments with full kitchen facilities. It also has an outdoor heated swimming pool.

Stellar in all respects. The staff was particularly helpful, and very considerate of our every need. Highly recommended.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
445 reviews
Price from$108.49per night
Century Park, hotel in Nelson

Century Park offers 5-star Accommodations in Nelson, just a 5-minute flat walk from award-winning restaurants and bars and Nelson's CBD.

Nice room with comfy bed. Great location. Netflix was good too. EV charger was great but there is a charge of $10 per night if used.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
305 reviews
Price from$116.32per night
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge, hotel in Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers luxuriously appointed rooms with free unlimited Wi-Fi, just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Nelson.

So welcoming!. Dean and Tomoko were by far so accommodating, helpful and wonderful hosts! The 2 bedroom unit we stayed in was spotless, beautiful and had everything to make our stay comfortable. I couldn't rate Chelsea Park highly enough and despite Booking.com making an error Dean bent over backwards to remedy despite it NOT being their mistake 😊 I can't wait till we return again 😊
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
787 reviews
Price from$93.66per night
Arcadia Motel, hotel in Nelson

Arcadia Motel is located just 3 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach. It has a solar-heated swimming pool and rooms with well-equipped kitchens. WiFi access is free.

The owner is an amazing guy to talk to, he really cares about your comfort.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
517 reviews
Price from$94.02per night
Kings Gate Motel, hotel in Nelson

Located in central Nelson, opposite Trafalgar Park, Kings Gate Motel has free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

Location and cleanliness
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
630 reviews
Price from$117.53per night
Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments, hotel in Nelson

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments is set in the heart of the Nelson city center, 1640 feet from Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

Great location to town and walking paths.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
673 reviews
Price from$96.43per night
Tudor Lodge Motel, hotel in Nelson

Offering accommodations with a private courtyard for each unit, Tudor Lodge is just 7 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and the bus terminal.

Rooms were clean. Great location for airport. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
911 reviews
Price from$90.40per night
Riverlodge Motel, hotel in Nelson

Located in Nelson, a 6-minute walk from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

Great set up for families. Had everything we needed.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
496 reviews
Price from$81.88per night
Admirals Motor Inn, hotel in Nelson

Admirals Motor Inn offers self-contained units with kitchen facilities, private bathroom and spacious lounge area with satellite TV and free WiFi. Guests have access to a shared laundry.

Great location Very friendly host
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
870 reviews
Price from$85.03per night
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  • Harbourside Lodge
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 581 reviews

    Located on the Port Nelson Marina, Harborside Lodge guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking.All accommodations features Smart TV with free Netflix and free spark sport.Some rooms have a balcony or sea...

    Great views, friendly staff and such a clean tidy room

  • The Sails Nelson
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 595 reviews

    The Sails offers luxurious 5-star accommodations with free Ultra Fast WIFI, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony or patio. Guests enjoy free bicycle rental and free on-site parking.

    Very well presented rooms with friendly warm staff.

  • Beaches Nelson
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 776 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, Beaches Nelson offers self-contained accommodations with a private balcony or patio. It features a barbecue area, free bicycle rental and free WiFi.

    Great size, clean and well equipped. Great location

  • Balmoral Motel

    Just 1640 feet from Tahunanui Beach, Balmoral Motel features a solar-heated outdoor pool and self-contained accommodations with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.

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  • Arcadia Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 517 reviews

    Arcadia Motel is located just 3 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach. It has a solar-heated swimming pool and rooms with well-equipped kitchens. WiFi access is free.

    Fabulous host. Nice clean room. Well looked after.

  • Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 787 reviews

    Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers luxuriously appointed rooms with free unlimited Wi-Fi, just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Nelson.

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Went the extra mile for us.

  • Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 673 reviews

    Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments is set in the heart of the Nelson city center, 1640 feet from Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

    Staff, location and facilities were all really good 👍

  • Riverlodge Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 496 reviews

    Located in Nelson, a 6-minute walk from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

    Handy location, comfy bed, great space, friendly staff!

  • Apex Motorlodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 354 reviews

    Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool.

    Great location. Friendly staff and excellent room

  • Tudor Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 911 reviews

    Offering accommodations with a private courtyard for each unit, Tudor Lodge is just 7 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and the bus terminal.

    Room was specious. Host Sean was very accommodative.

  • Admirals Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 870 reviews

    Admirals Motor Inn offers self-contained units with kitchen facilities, private bathroom and spacious lounge area with satellite TV and free WiFi. Guests have access to a shared laundry.

    Exceptional service and very friendly and helpful host

  • Bella Vista Nelson
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 456 reviews

    Bella Vista Nelson offers self-contained accommodations with satellite TV, only a 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach.

    Spotless. Great value for money and friendly manage

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in Nelson

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,021 reviews

    Just 1148 feet from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodations with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments.

    Great location and very nice room , super friendly staff

  • Century Park
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 305 reviews

    Century Park offers 5-star Accommodations in Nelson, just a 5-minute flat walk from award-winning restaurants and bars and Nelson's CBD.

    Everything very impressed with facilities and staff.

  • Palms Motel
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 444 reviews

    Located in the center of Nelson only 328 feet from the main shopping area, Palms Motel offers self-contained apartments with full kitchen facilities. It also has an outdoor heated swimming pool.

    Always pleasant and helpful. Good kitchen facilities.

  • Cedar Grove Motor Lodge
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 308 reviews

    Cedar Grove Motor Lodge offers modern accommodations in the center of Nelson. Rooms at Cedar Grove feature flat-screen TV’s with satellite channels.

    Lovely rooms. Nice and tidy. Really close to town.

  • Boutique Motel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 403 reviews

    Keep it simple with our classic studio, relax and unwind in the spa studio, feel at home in our garden studio or bring the family and stay in the king studios.

    Comfortable and very clean and the service was excellent

  • Saxton Lodge Motel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 338 reviews

    Saxton Lodge Motel is centrally located between Richmond and Stoke, New Zealand, directly opposite Saxton Field.

    Super friendly and helpful staff, food was amazing

  • ASURE Fountain Resort Motel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 320 reviews

    Located only 5 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, ASURE Fountain Resort Motel offers a large swimming pool and barbecue area. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

    So clean and tidy. Staff friendly. Highly recommended.

  • Arrow Motel Apartments
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 200 reviews

    Just 5 minutes' walk from the popular Tahunanui Beach, Arrow Motel Apartments features modern accommodations with free WiFi, cooking facilities and cable TV.

    Very clean and comfortable! Would definitely stay again!

  • Amber Court Motel Nelson
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 843 reviews

    Where's the best motel near Nelson Airport? Just *2 minutes' drive from Nelson Airport, Tahunanui Beach and the *newly built Nelson Junction.

    The friendliness of the staff and it's accessibility

  • Greens Motel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 479 reviews

    Centrally located between Nelson and Richmond, Greens Motel offers self-contained studios and apartments with kitchenette facilities and a patio or balcony.

    Fantastic staff, clean and so affordable. Quiet location

  • Kings Gate Motel
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 630 reviews

    Located in central Nelson, opposite Trafalgar Park, Kings Gate Motel has free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

    Great location. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable

  • Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 48 reviews

    Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge is located in Tahunanui, just 1969 feet from the beach. It offers studios and suites with free WiFi.

    Good location, room cleaned daily with fresh towels

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Motels that guests love in Nelson

  • Avg. price/night: $89.80
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 843 reviews
    Was a lovely comfortable motel and great rates!! The rooms were very decently sized
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $87.39
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 403 reviews
    Location was excellent. We brought our own breakfast. Motel was very clean an cosy and close to where we wanted to go . Owners/staff friendly and personable. They were happy to let use keep the car in their car park while we attended our seminar.
    Bill and Jenny
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $84.25
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 354 reviews
    Beautiful motel clean modern and warm with very comfortable beds. great location with everything you need near by. Restaurants, bakery, bottle store, petrol station and beach all in walking distance. The hosts are very accommodating, a lovely friendly couple.
    Kelly
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 776 reviews
    Lovely motel, close to the Beach, clean, comfortable and very nice staff
    Tracey
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.72
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 496 reviews
    Loved the affordable price. Location was great. Nice walks right next to the motel.
    True
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $96.43
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 673 reviews
    Very clean and spacious motel room. Located right in the middle of Nelsom. Very friendly host. We had very good night sleep there. spacious bathroom
    Paravit
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $72.72
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 496 reviews
    Yuki is easy to deal with, the location of the motel is opposite to the river. Our parking is a little bit small but really appreciate the free parking provided by the motel.
    Teh Azilah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $72.72
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 496 reviews
    Riverlodge motel is situated just a few minutes walk from Nelson town centre. The room was sizable and on the first floor which meant some heavy lifting of luggage. There were a few cars in the car park already so we decided to leave the car on the road outside. We had a meal in the town so other than tea and breakfast didn’t make extensive use of the facilities which were more than adequate for a one night stay.
    Geraint
    Young couple
  • Scored 4.9
    4.9
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 227 reviews
    The location of Mid City Motor Lodge was just perfect for us. Having a room with a kitchenette. Cost affordable. We could see our vehicle was in a free parking space at all times. Location of the room we paid for, was in a good position as we could see the flea market. Even though its structural building is in the mid city. There was no noise, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
    Koro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $117.53
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,650 reviews
    Room was nice, tidy and quiet. Free parking on the road and super close to town. Shower was pretty good.
    Andrew
    Solo traveler

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