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Apex Motorlodge

Tahunanui, Nelson

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool.

T
Tom
From
New Zealand
The motel is easy to find and close to cafe and beach. I was traveling by car and they had paring on site and good parking on street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
Price from
$80.29
1 night, 2 adults

Saxton Lodge

Stoke, Nelson

Saxton Lodge is centrally located between Richmond and Stoke, New Zealand, directly opposite Saxton Field.

J
Jeannine
From
Australia
Lovely Motel, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was large clean and comfortable and after a long day of driving the room service was a welcome bonus. The available laundry room just topped off a great experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
$114.58
1 night, 2 adults

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson

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.

L
Louise
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews
Price from
$109.70
1 night, 2 adults

Palms Motel

Nelson

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.

M
Michael
From
New Zealand
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 701 reviews
Price from
$126.36
1 night, 2 adults

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui, Nelson

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.

G
Gareth
From
United Kingdom
The owner was super friendly and really hospitable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews
Price from
$82.71
1 night, 2 adults

Century Park

Nelson

Century Park offers 5-star Accommodations in Nelson, just a 5-minute flat walk from award-winning restaurants and bars and Nelson's CBD.

V
Victoria
From
United States
A great motel! With friendly helpful staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
$127.16
1 night, 2 adults

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Nelson

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

K
Kelly
From
Australia
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 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews
Price from
$92.32
1 night, 2 adults

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Nelson

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

J
JAY
From
United States
Nice stay for my one night. Everything was very nice. Large clean unit. Good location..walkable to everything in the center. Nicely managed by the owners on site. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
$114.87
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique Motel

Stoke, Nelson

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.

R
Ruth
From
Ireland
The room was very clean with nice little touches like a bottle of milk in the fridge and biscuits for tea. The location was great and close to a lot of amenities, including a short drive to the beach. We loved our stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
Price from
$84.54
1 night, 2 adults

Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson

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.

l
lilac blue
From
Australia
Close to town. Very comfortable bed. The kitchen had everything needed for a short stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviews
Price from
$166.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Both travelers 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 make check-in quick and easy.

Most booked motels in Nelson and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 787 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 951 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 990 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nelson

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these motels in Nelson and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 787 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.

    From $91.90 per night
  • Riverlodge Motel

    Nelson
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews

    Located in Nelson, a 6-minute walk from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

    From $111.03 per night
  • Kings Gate Motel

    Nelson
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 599 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.

    From $112 per night
  • Harbourside Lodge

    Nelson
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 553 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...

    From $204.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

    Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access.

    From $59.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Location - Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge is ideally located just 1969 feet from Tahunanui Beach as well as the Food & Beverage hub of Tahunanui.

    From $148.61 per night
  • Abelia Motor Lodge

    Nelson
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Located in Nelson, within a 14-minute walk of Tahunanui Beach and 3.2 miles of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    From $86.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

    Just 1640 feet from Tahunanui Beach, Balmoral Motel features a solar-heated outdoor pool and self-contained accommodations with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.

    From $97.50 per night

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  • Palms Motel

    Nelson
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 701 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.

  • The Sails Nelson

    Nelson
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 643 reviews

    The Sails offers luxurious 5-star accommodations with free Ultra Fast WIFI, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony or patio. Free on-site parking.

  • Beaches Nelson

    Nelson
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 805 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 951 reviews

    Offering accommodations with a private courtyard for each unit, Tudor Lodge is just 7 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and the bus terminal.

    From $91.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, this motel features free Wi-Fi. All accommodations offers a balcony or patio.

Save money on motels in Nelson and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

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

    From $95.92 per night
  • Greens Motel

    Tahunanui, Nelson
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

    Centrally located between Nelson and Richmond, Greens Motel offers self-contained studios and apartments with kitchenette facilities and a patio or balcony.

    From $129.23 per night

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Motels that guests love in Nelson

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  • Avg. price/night: $99.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews
    Was a lovely comfortable motel and great rates!! The rooms were very decently sized
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $116.91
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
    Location was excellent. We brought our own breakfast. Motel was very clean an cosy and close to where we wanted to go . Owners/staff friendly and personable. They were happy to let use keep the car in their car park while we attended our seminar.
    Guest review by
    Bill and Jenny
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $107.05
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
    Beautiful motel clean modern and warm with very comfortable beds. great location with everything you need near by. Restaurants, bakery, bottle store, petrol station and beach all in walking distance. The hosts are very accommodating, a lovely friendly couple.
    Guest review by
    Kelly
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 805 reviews
    Lovely motel, close to the Beach, clean, comfortable and very nice staff
    Guest review by
    Tracey
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $111.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
    Loved the affordable price. Location was great. Nice walks right next to the motel.
    Guest review by
    True
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $91.90
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 787 reviews
    Very clean and spacious motel room. Located right in the middle of Nelsom. Very friendly host. We had very good night sleep there. spacious bathroom
    Guest review by
    Paravit
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $111.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
    Yuki is easy to deal with, the location of the motel is opposite to the river. Our parking is a little bit small but really appreciate the free parking provided by the motel.
    Guest review by
    Teh Azilah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $111.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 789 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.
    Guest review by
    Geraint
    Young couple