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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, modern, very comfortable, quiet, and friendly staff who went out of their way to make our stay as easy as possible after our plane was delayed and we arrived late.

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9.3
Superb
1,036 reviews
Price from
£77
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.

This was more a luxury apartment than a motel. Absolutely immaculate and is ideally placed for a wonder into town. Staff could not be more helpful

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9.4
Superb
587 reviews
Price from
£72
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
Superb
727 reviews
Price from
£67
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
Superb
526 reviews
Price from
£78
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
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
£78
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
Superb
790 reviews
Price from
£76
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.

Very friendly and helpful at Reception

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8.5
Very good
666 reviews
Price from
£77
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.

The apartment was very clean. There was everything in it that is needed ( apart from a bottle opener). Just a tiny detail. The laundry was very handy and there are clothes lines out the back for visitors use. The pool area looked great . It is a leisurely 10 min walk into the town which is very charming.

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8.2
Very good
621 reviews
Price from
£91
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
451 reviews
Price from
£63
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
614 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

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  • The Sails Nelson
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 587 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

  • Arcadia Motel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 526 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
     · 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.

  • Riverlodge Motel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 451 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
     · 363 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
     · 901 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
     · 465 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

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

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,036 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
     · 297 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.

  • Beaches Nelson
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 728 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

  • Palms Motel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 430 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.

    Loved the spa bath, my boys were in there for hours.

  • 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.

  • Boutique Motel
    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

  • Saxton Lodge Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 348 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
     · 873 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
     · 212 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!

  • Greens Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 485 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

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

  • 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

  • Kings Gate Motel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 623 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
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 48 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: £74.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,346 reviews
    location was great everything is in walking distance to the motel
    david
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £69.61
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 404 reviews
    It is a comfortable Motel in a good location. Parking was easy. Handy to Supermarkets and Restaurants
    Lance
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £92.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    A great motel! With friendly helpful staff!
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.97
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 451 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: £90.30
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 873 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: £74.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,346 reviews
    Very comfy beds, good ammenities and good location plus free parking.
    Jade
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £76.81
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews
    It was a good motel.
    D
    Delwynne
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £93.61
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,651 reviews
    Lovely location. High standard of facilities for a motel
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.18
    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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