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Reviews of Chelsea Park Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

214 Rutherford Street, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand

#5 of 39 hotels in Nelson

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Review score

Based on 745 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant little motel, with all the facilities you need, but probably the best hosts we had in New Zealand - thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just not as luxurious as we had previously experienced, and a wee bit small.

    The hosts, Dean & Tomoko were brilliant. Dean was especially helpful, passing on local knowledge of best food, pubs, places to go, and parking of our car!! Thanks for your calm patience Dean😀 Compared to some of the other accommodation we had stayed in, this was probably the least impressive, but the hospitality made up for the bijou room. It had all the facilities you needed, and was comfy enough, just a bit smaller than we were used to, but we had a lovely stay👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Liked the park like setting. Easy access.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Perfect location, hosts, and stay. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent stay. Very comfortable and super clean. Great hosts. What’s not to like !!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stylish design interior with very comfortable bed, useful kitchen, very pleasant welcome at Reception. Recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in Nelson
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, cleanliness, greeting at reception and comfort of unit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Excellent host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better than your normal motel

    Clean spacious and great facility overall

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like. Just we had my 79 year old Mum with us who suggested a handrail on the wall to aid getting out of the beautiful spa bath would be handy.

    Everything.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Nelson. Our room was very clean, comfortable. The bed was comfy and the room had a gre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    A lot! Our room was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. It had a comfy bed, great shower and the patio was a nice space to enjoy. The tea and coffee selection and the bathroom products were high quality and Tomoko our host was lovely. The location close to town was also excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the single bed was not comfortable

    Free EV charging. Clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Really nice hotel with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing!

    The staff was superfriendly and helpful. Good location as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Great Value for money in a comfortable well appointed hotel in a quiet yet prime location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Turning a big car in the carpark could be an issue but personally there wasn't a thing we didnt like.

    Great staff and a great sized room with good temperature control. The bathroom was enormous and had a spa bath and there was parking outside the door. A short easy walk into town made for a perfect stay. The price was brilliant, great value for money unlike most places nowadays. Look forward to staying here again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and friendly and in a great location. Would stay again and would recommend so long as the bed configuration
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Surprised to find a queen bed in the lounge area rather than a pulldown or sofa bed. It was comfortable but meant that we had to sit on the bed or at the dining table as a group which wasn’t ideal.

    Friendly welcome and helpful staff who sorted us a second night at short notice when we realised we’d made a mistake with our dates. Clean accommodation, very well positioned for town centre and restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really helpful woman working there who told us about the Saturday market and about closed roads post storm. Great comfortable stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Perfect quiet location, very comfortable suite and friendly owners. What more could you want.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Absolutely nothing.

    From the moment we arrived, the owners were so warm and helpful and we had an unexpected upgrade from a King Room to a King Suite ! The owners were very knowledgeable about Nelson and surroundings and gave us some good suggestions as to where we may like to visit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is very good.Within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fantastic find. The hotel is a short walk from the restaurant district and Church Hill. Our room was spotless and very comfortable. Dean and Tomoko are excellent hosts and very willing to share ideas for dining out and exploring the area. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Well worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Best Motor lodge we have stayed at. Not only was it quiet which is something a lot of motor lodges fail to be. But it also had the best coffee I’ve managed to find since we started travelling from Auckland. The spar bath was just brilliant. Had a few such spar baths over the previous 3 weeks and this was hands down the best. Parking was good. Distance to centre and shops was a short walk. Staff were great. Very much worth staying here. Just make sure you get the spar bath room :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything I didn't like.

    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.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    The best service we've both experienced and would highly recommend this motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Location was brilliant and so close all to amenities. Dean and Tomoko were so welcoming and even went out of their way to drop us to the airport when we were leaving.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So very welcoming, the owners went above and beyond to help with anything we needed. The rooms were beautifully appointed, clean and well stocked. Our room had a spa bath which unfortunately I didn’t have time to enjoy! We were able to use the washing machine and dryer for a small fee. Beds were super comfortable. Would definitely come back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a great place to stay. The host was very helpful and friendly. Our room had everything we needed including lovely little courtyard at the back. It was very clean and had on site laundry facilities.The room was also completely set up for disabled. Location was also good - just a short distance to restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay here again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    EVERY THINGS WAS PERFECT

    DID NOT HAVE BREAKFAST

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Dean on reception was excellent. Very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one thing I’d change is the bedside lamps. The lamp shade obscures the light, not ideal for reading. Everything else was excellent.

    We booked 2 bedroom unit. Very clean and comfortable, very spacious. It was very quiet being at the far end from the road. Very welcoming and helpful hosts. Easy, walking distance to centre of the town. Would stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

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