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The 10 Best Motels in Nelson, New Zealand

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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 facilities and rooms were excellent, and the bed very comfi and spacious.

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9.3
Superb
1,034 reviews
Price from
€ 86
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.

Absolutely superb! Spotlessly clean. Lovely comfy bed, superfast WiFi. Very well appointed kitchen area. Great shower and toiletries. They provided robes, that we didn't actually use. Best of all was some superb filter coffee. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We arrived early and asked if we could park and wander but our room was already so we were checked in, given really useful advice and then sat in the sun on the deck to unwind after our drive. Highly recommended.

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9.4
Superb
586 reviews
Price from
€ 84
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.

Fully equipped suite! Two patio doors to the outdoor space with table, chairs and shade. Heavy curtains to block out light. Comfortable TV area furniture. huge bathroom. Fabulous staff!!

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9.1
Superb
731 reviews
Price from
€ 84
per night

Located in the centre of Nelson only 100 metres from the main shopping area, Palms Motel offers self-contained apartments with full kitchen facilities. It also has an outdoor heated swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

This is just an awesome place. I've not stayed at a better motel. Very nice rooms, very clean, and lots of great attention to details. So glade we booked this place. What a fine!

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9
Superb
433 reviews
Price from
€ 104
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.

We were lucky to find this at short notice and what a gem. Room was perfect and facilities were spot on. The manager / owner was very friendly and informative for our travels in the South Island.

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9
Superb
524 reviews
Price from
€ 90
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.

the beds are super comfy and staff lovely

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9.3
Superb
295 reviews
Price from
€ 91
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.

Dean and Tomoko were amazing hosts. They were very kind and went out of their way to accommodate our needs.

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9.1
Superb
791 reviews
Price from
€ 84
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.

A very comfortable stay in a central but quiet location operated by a very pleasant and helpful host.

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8.5
Very good
669 reviews
Price from
€ 89
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.

Pleasant, courteous, and welcoming staff. The room is cozy, spacious and clean. The kitchen is very useful and there is parking next to the room. Great value for money.

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8.2
Very good
619 reviews
Price from
€ 95
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.

We were given a free upgrade to an access room on the ground floor. Huge rooms and very well appointed. Bathroom had spa bath. Kitchen had everything and a full sized fridge. Beds were super comfy and I even liked the pillows :) Great location for walking along the river or up to the "Centre of NZ" as well as several other walks. 5 minutes to Countdown. Didn't actually walk into the city centre, but I know it was close as was the Suter Gallery and Queens Gardens. Fabulous hotel, great location.

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8.2
Very good
453 reviews
Price from
€ 73
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Harbourside Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 610 reviews

    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...

    Great views, friendly staff and such a clean tidy room

  • The Sails Nelson
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 586 reviews

    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.

    A very nice clean and comfortable and relaxing stay

  • Beaches Nelson
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 731 reviews

    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.

    Everything, lady was really lovely. And accomodating

  • Cedar Grove Motor Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 316 reviews

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

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

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  • Arcadia Motel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 525 reviews

    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.

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

  • Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 791 reviews

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

    Everything was awesome including the friendly owners

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

    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.

    Pleasant location. Could walk everywhere I wanted to go.

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

    Located in Nelson, 600 metres from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodation 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 364 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 900 reviews

    Offering accommodation 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
     · 464 reviews

    Bella Vista Motel Nelson offers self-contained accommodation 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
     · 210 reviews

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

    Very clean and comfortable! Would definitely stay again!

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

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,034 reviews

    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.

    Clean + good amenities + great location and friendly staff

  • Century Park
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 294 reviews

    Century Park offers 5-star Accommodation 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
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 433 reviews

    Located in the centre of Nelson only 100 metres 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.

  • Boutique Motel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 406 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 319 reviews

    Situated 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
     · 871 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

  • Greens Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 481 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

  • Amber Court Motel Nelson
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 784 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

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

    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.

    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 situated in Tahunanui, just 600 metres 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: € 86.99
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,348 reviews
    location was great everything is in walking distance to the motel
    david
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 80.86
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 406 reviews
    It is a comfortable Motel in a good location. Parking was easy. Handy to Supermarkets and Restaurants
    Lance
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 107.63
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 294 reviews
    A great motel! With friendly helpful staff!
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 81.58
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 453 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 104.89
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 871 reviews
    Good value motel on edge of Nelson. 15min walk to centre/shops restaurant. Awesome coffee shop nearby 3-5min walk. (Rust) Fraser and Kelly really helpful on Area and Abel Tasman etc... Parking on site.
    Hydranger
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 86.99
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,348 reviews
    Very comfy beds, good ammenities and good location plus free parking.
    Jade
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 89.22
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 669 reviews
    It was a good motel.
    D
    Delwynne
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 108.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,647 reviews
    Lovely location. High standard of facilities for a motel
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 81.30
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 784 reviews
    A clean comfortable motel unit close to Tahunanui Beach
    Barry
    Young couple
  • 4.9
    Scored 4.9
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 276 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

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