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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.

Clean, convenient to Nelson center, and to any activities you would like to do in the area… great place friendly staff! Thank you Robin for your help!

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9.3
Wonderful
1,035 reviews
Price from
$93
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.

simply lovely ... exceeded all expectations such wonderful staff

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9.4
Wonderful
586 reviews
Price from
$90
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.

JACQUI greeted us warmly, made sure everything was just right with our stay and was so very sweet giving us tips and ideas to help us enjoy the area! The room was clean and comfortable, easy parking and walkable to the beach and places to eat! A perfect spot!

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9.1
Wonderful
728 reviews
Price from
$84
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
Wonderful
525 reviews
Price from
$97
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.

Amazing, Tina the staff member was great, everything was up to standard, she was extremely helpful.

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9.3
Wonderful
295 reviews
Price from
$102
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.

Staff were so friendly! I told the owners we were off to the beach and they offered us beach towels and a beach umbrella! really appreciated them taking that extra step in customer service. super clean too 👍

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9.1
Wonderful
789 reviews
Price from
$94
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
$96
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
619 reviews
Price from
$102
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.

A very spacious, comfortable environment. Good quality electrics, furnishings etc. Owners very professional and engaging.

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8.2
Very Good
452 reviews
Price from
$79
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
611 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

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  • Arcadia Motel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 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
     · 669 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.

    Pleasant location. Could walk everywhere I wanted to go.

  • Riverlodge Motel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 452 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
     · 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 901 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.

  • Arrow Motel Apartments
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 209 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!

  • Amber Court Motel Nelson
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 782 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

  • Greens Motel
    Budget options available
    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

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

  • The Sails Nelson
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 587 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

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,035 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

  • Century Park
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 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.

  • Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 789 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

  • Beaches Nelson
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 728 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

  • Palms Motel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 432 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
     · 316 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
     · 405 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
     · 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 319 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.

  • 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

  • Harbourside Lodge
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 616 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

  • Kings Gate Motel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 623 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

  • Bella Vista Motel Nelson
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 464 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

  • Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 48 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

  • Avg. price/night: $93.82
    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: $87.20
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 405 reviews
    It is a comfortable Motel in a good location. Parking was easy. Handy to Supermarkets and Restaurants
    Lance
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $116.07
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 reviews
    A great motel! With friendly helpful staff!
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $91.41
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 452 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: $113.12
    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: $93.82
    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: $96.22
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 669 reviews
    It was a good motel.
    D
    Delwynne
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $117.27
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,654 reviews
    Lovely location. High standard of facilities for a motel
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $94.18
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 782 reviews
    A clean comfortable motel unit close to Tahunanui Beach
    Barry
    Young couple
  • 4.9
    Scored 4.9
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 288 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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