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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.

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Close to city center.

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9.3
Superb
1,031 reviews
Price from
€ 89
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.

comfortable, location, great managers very helpful and friendly

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9.4
Superb
593 reviews
Price from
€ 95
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.

The room was comfortable with everything provided that you would need for a stay the staff team were friendly and helpful and wanted to make sure you enjoyed your stay 10 out of 10

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9.1
Superb
745 reviews
Price from
€ 85
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.

very friendly service good shower

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9
Superb
520 reviews
Price from
€ 91
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.

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.

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9.3
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
€ 96
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
789 reviews
Price from
€ 85
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.

The Balcony and Personal........Its open plan living - sleeping area

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8.5
Very good
669 reviews
Price from
€ 90
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.

comfortable and clean! good location

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8.2
Very good
620 reviews
Price from
€ 87
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
459 reviews
Price from
€ 74
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.

Wonderful spot. Great staff. Best of the best.

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8.4
Very good
606 reviews
Price from
€ 123
per night

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  • Harbourside Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 606 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
     · 594 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
     · 746 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

  • Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 790 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
     · 670 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.

  • Kings Gate Motel
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 620 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

  • 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

  • Tudor Lodge Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 899 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.

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  • Greens Motel
    Budget options available
    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

  • Palms Motel
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 435 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.

  • ASURE Fountain Resort Motel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 316 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.

  • Amber Court Motel Nelson
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 793 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

  • Boutique Motel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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

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  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,032 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
     · 298 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.

  • Arcadia Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 520 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.

  • Cedar Grove Motor Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 311 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.

  • Apex Motorlodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 362 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

  • 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

  • Arrow Motel Apartments
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 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!

  • Riverlodge Motel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 459 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.

  • Bella Vista Motel Nelson
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 461 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

  • 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: € 115.63
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 298 reviews
    Clean & cosy room with all motel facilities
    Rachel Keown-McA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 73.94
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 459 reviews
    Having plenty of black tea bags. A little thing, but most motels only put 4 bags out.
    Cherie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 91.37
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 520 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 115.63
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 95.32
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,653 reviews
    Nothing i felt violatied from the oweners of the motel feeling like i coulnt have my family visit
    Spencer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 87.99
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,337 reviews
    location was great everything is in walking distance to the motel
    david
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 90.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 73.94
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 459 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
     · 269 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: € 95.32
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,653 reviews
    Room was nice, tidy and quiet. Free parking on the road and super close to town. Shower was pretty good.
    Andrew
    Solo traveller

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