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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.

Liked the location a few blocks from downtown, the cathedral, and a cute historic street. Room 107 w/ 2 bedrooms had a nice private outdoor patio. Would have been pleasant for a longer stay. They will do your laundry for a charge. Staff especially pleasant telling us about local attractions. Loved the Saturday Market with produce, clothes, crafts, and food.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
1,027 reviews
Price from
$126.97
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Enjoyed the spa tub in the room
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
541 reviews
Price from
$125.83
1 night, 2 adults
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 continental breakfast was outstanding. We'll presented. I even got a phone call to check if it was convenient to deliver the breakfast tray to the room. The bed was so soft and comfy. Spa bath was a real treat.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
537 reviews
Price from
$99.52
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Hosts were lovely, very helpful and informative.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
850 reviews
Price from
$99.67
1 night, 2 adults
Balmoral Motel, hotel in Nelson

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.

Pool—- friendly great staff. Location to convenience stores and beach
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
109 reviews
Price from
$88.77
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Comfy bed, clean room, close to town.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
324 reviews
Price from
$119.59
1 night, 2 adults
Cedar Grove Motor Lodge, hotel in Nelson

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

I arrived much later to check in than expected and they were incredibly accommodating and super friendly! When I finally arrived, she had closed curtains, heater was on and room was warm. Location was perfect! I will most definitely stay here again.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
312 reviews
Price from
$110.39
1 night, 2 adults
The Sails Nelson, hotel in Nelson

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 comfortable and convenient property. It was super clean and staff was friendly.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
618 reviews
Price from
$198.58
1 night, 2 adults
Apex Motorlodge, hotel in Nelson

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

The room was value for money. Clean & tidy. Great hosts & very helpful & accommodating.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
381 reviews
Price from
$88.84
1 night, 2 adults
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.

The owner is brilliant 👍
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,004 reviews
Price from
$135.84
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Harbourside Lodge
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 573 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

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1,027 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.

    Extremely tidy, smelled clean, very comfortable bed.

  • The Sails Nelson
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 618 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.

  • Palms Motel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 541 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.

    Stayed here afew time l9ve the rooms & location

  • Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 737 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.

    Location is perfect. Greeting on arrival fabulous.

  • Beachside Villas Motel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 48 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, this motel features free Wi-Fi. All accommodations offers a balcony or patio.

    De locatie, vlak bij een wandelgebied. Vriendelijke eigenaren.

  • Oxford Court Motel
    Breakfast options

    Located in Nelson, within 8 miles of Christ Church Cathedral and 8.7 miles of Trafalgar Park, Oxford Court Motel has a garden.

  • Abelia Motor Lodge
    Breakfast options
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Nelson, within a 14-minute walk of Tahunanui Beach and 3.2 miles of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

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

  • Beaches Nelson
    Central location
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 855 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.

    Good friendly staff and nothing seemed to be a problem

  • Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 850 reviews

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

    Handy location and very friendly and helpful owners.

  • Century Park
    Central location
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 324 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.

    Lovely outlook, fully functional with amazing spa bath

  • Arcadia Motel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 537 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.

  • Cedar Grove Motor Lodge
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 312 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.

    Convenient location. Helpful staff. Comfortable room.

  • Apex Motorlodge
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 381 reviews

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

    Loved the room and decor. Had everything we needed..

  • Balmoral Motel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 109 reviews

    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.

    Pool was great and staff/owners were so lovely!

  • Asure Saxton Lodge Motel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 322 reviews

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

    Super friendly and helpful staff, food was amazing

  • Admirals Motor Inn
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,004 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.

    Fantastic! Wonderful staff! Thank you for a great stay

  • ASURE Fountain Resort Motel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 331 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.

    Good location, friendly hosts, nice dog. Clean and tidy.

  • Boutique Motel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 465 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.

    Very central. We have stayed at this place before.

  • Tudor Lodge Motel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 946 reviews

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

    Everything: friendley, good service, good location

  • Amber Court Motel Nelson
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 967 reviews

    Located in Nelson, within 1.1 miles of Tahunanui Beach and 3.6 miles of Christ Church Cathedral, Amber Court Motel Nelson provides accommodations with barbecue facilities and free WiFi throughout the...

    Everything was exceptional very highly recommended

  • Greens Motel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 492 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

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

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

    Great motel very friendly, definitely would stay again

  • Bella Vista Nelson
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 447 reviews

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

    Great Value,and great price, Very happy will be back

  • Riverlodge Motel
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 624 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!

  • Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 57 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

  • Kings Gate Motel
    Central location
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 643 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.

    It was everything you needed at a fantastic price.

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  • Avg. price/night: $100.66
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 967 reviews
    Was a lovely comfortable motel and great rates!! The rooms were very decently sized
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $91.51
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 465 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: $106.61
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 381 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
  • Avg. price/night: $137.27
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 855 reviews
    Lovely motel, close to the Beach, clean, comfortable and very nice staff
    Tracey
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $131.49
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 624 reviews
    Loved the affordable price. Location was great. Nice walks right next to the motel.
    True
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $142.99
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 737 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: $131.49
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 624 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: $131.49
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 624 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

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