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Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments. The self-catering apartments also include free unlimited WiFi, and a Smart TV.

The room and modern facilities were perfect for our little family. It was lovely and clean with special attention to details, we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Max and Robyn provided us with toys for the children which we were most grateful for. We were able to use washing and drying facilities with ease. Centrally located it was an excellent choice, we would highly recommend.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,027 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

The Sails offers luxurious 5-star accommodation 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.

The modern accommodation offers a lounge area with a 65 inch LED 4K TV. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel benches. Some accommodation also offers a spa bath.

Very comfortable bed and perfectly appointed room and kitchen facilities

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9.4
Wonderful
598 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

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

The motel also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is available on site.

We had a wonderful time here! Very welcoming staff, the apartment (307) was very comfortable, modern, clean and had everything we needed! The big flat TV's in the living room and bedroom were apreciated! Big hidromassage bathtub. Terrace. The lower level rooms are ideal for travelers with many luggage.

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9.2
Wonderful
756 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Arcadia Motel is situated 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 studios and apartments at Arcadia Motel Nelson feature a DVD player, a flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels, and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms offer a private spa bath.

The quiet. The bed was extremely comfortable

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9
Wonderful
519 reviews
Price from
$89
per night

Century Park offers 5-star Accommodation in Nelson, just a 5-minute flat walk from award-winning restaurants and bars and Nelson's CBD. All apartments offer free high-speed unlimited WiFi, free parking for every unit, fully equipped kitchenettes, and Italian-tiled private bathrooms.

A great motel! With friendly helpful staff!

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9.3
Wonderful
299 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers luxuriously appointed rooms with free unlimited Wi-Fi, just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Nelson. All rooms have a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV with 50 satellite channels.

The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Dean the owner was very personable and made sure we were comfortable and felt at home. The lodge was a short walk into the centre of town with different restaurants and sights.

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9.1
Wonderful
787 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments is set in the heart of the Nelson city centre, 500 metres from Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 700 metres from Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments, while Tahunanui Beach is 4.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 6 km from the property.

Spacious suite with amazing views. Very convenient to Intercity bus station. Lovely, helpful staff.

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8.5
Very Good
673 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Situated 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. This 4-star motel offers complimentary secure luggage and bike storage.

Great location, quick walk to restaurants, shopping, supermarket, sports stadium. Very welcoming staff, clean well equipped room and great price.

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8.2
Very Good
623 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Located in Nelson, 600 metres from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view.

great suite, comfortable and clean what more do you need. Proximity to centre only a few minutes walk away so great for restaurants and bars.

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8.2
Very Good
467 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

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

A hidden gem, in a quiet corner but right next to a beautiful marina and great restaurant

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8.4
Very Good
603 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

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  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,029 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.

    Clean + good amenities + great location and friendly staff

  • Arcadia Motel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 519 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.

    Very nice spot. Close to a few shops and to the beach.

  • Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated 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.

    Beautiful motel, good-sized rooms, nice lady at the reception.

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

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

    Well equipped and comfortable. Excellent location.

  • Apex Motorlodge
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 359 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 899 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.

  • Bella Vista Motel Nelson
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 466 reviews

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

    Spotless. Great value for money and friendly manage

  • Arrow Motel Apartments
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 207 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!

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

  • The Sails Nelson
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 598 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.

    A very nice clean and comfortable and relaxing stay

  • Century Park
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 298 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.

  • Beaches Nelson
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 755 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.

    Everything, lady was really lovely. And accomodating

  • Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated 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.

    Everything was awesome including the friendly owners

  • Palms Motel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 434 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
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 310 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
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 404 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 347 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 315 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.

  • Admirals Motor Inn
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 868 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

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

    Where's the best motel near Nelson Airport? Just 5 minutes' drive from Tahunanui Beach and Nelson Airport, Amber Court Motel Nelson offers ground floor accommodations offering a 42-inch flat-screen TV...

    location in right spot for me.. breeky porridge lol

  • Harbourside Lodge
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 603 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

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

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

    Very clean and tidy. Staff were awesome and great location

  • Kings Gate Motel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 622 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
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 47 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

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 298 reviews
    Clean & cosy room with all motel facilities
    Rachel Keown-McA
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 467 reviews
    Having plenty of black tea bags. A little thing, but most motels only put 4 bags out.
    Cherie
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 519 reviews
    Older style motel from the outside. Nice that it had a small pool ( Better for summertime, but nice all the same) It had been done up nicely on the inside. Really spacious and had everything you need.
    J
    JENNI
    Group
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 298 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, best stay in our past 7d in NZ. The place was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Great tv, cooking equipment and heated bed as well. 100% worthy of being one of the top rated motels in NZ.
    Su Yee
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,659 reviews
    Nothing i felt violatied from the oweners of the motel feeling like i coulnt have my family visit
    Spencer
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,331 reviews
    location was great everything is in walking distance to the motel
    david
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 673 reviews
    This was a delightful place for our 3 night stay , the host of the motel was just lovely gave us some good tips on the local area ,the 1 bed Apartment was so comfortable + clean ,, easy walking + right in town , laundry facilities available , cooking + ample kitchen appliances + utensils top notch ,had such a homely feel I really loved our stay + would totally recommend this motel if in Nelson 😀
    Vicki
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 467 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
  • 4.9
    Scored 4.9
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 266 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,659 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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