Top 10 Motels in Nelson, New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Layne Dawes

Nelson’s thriving arts and music scene has helped to establish it as a destination for free spirits and art-lovers. Festivals, studios, galleries, craft markets… Every cranny of this South Island city seems to buzz with artistic energy. Lord of the Rings fans will flip for the Jens Hansen workshop in Trafalgar Square—Hansen is the goldsmith who designed the “precious” guarded by Frodo in the LOTR films.
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1. Arcadia Motel

36 Golf Road Tahunanui, Nelson 7011 New Zealand 011 64 3-568 8241
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

Arcadia Motel

The Arcadia is a beautiful, quiet motel with an off-street courtyard situated only 500m from Tahuna Beach, 1km to the Nelson Links Golf Course and a short walk to excellent local cafes, bars and restaurants. We have 12 fully equipped spacious units ranging from studio to 1 & 2 bedroom family apartments. All units have Luxury Sleepyhead beds, full kitchen and bathroom facilities, High Definition MY SKY TV in each apartment with Record, Pause, Rewind features! Dont miss your favorite shows! Progressive DVD players, Truly Free Unlimited Hi-Speed Fibre WiFi access for all guests. IPod Docks and off-street parking. Relax by the solar-heated pool or experience the many cultural and adventure attractions that Nelson offers. Walk or mountain bike to the center of New Zealand or Rabbit Island and enjoy the spectacular views. Visit the weekend market and pick up something special. Founders Park and the Japanese Gardens are great places to relax with the family. Come see us at the Arcadia!

Great Stay!

Reviewed By Goodjob123

Had a great time staying in Arcadia Motel, lovely service and people! And the boys had a great time kicked back played a few games used the TV had a few to drink and the owner was very nice to talk to.

2. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

214 Rutherford Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 538 reviews

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Whether you are visiting sunny Nelson for business or pleasure you will find comfort, tranquility and elegance right in the heart of Nelson City at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. Enjoy Nelson’s beauty from your room while still enjoying a bundle of life’s luxuries that make Chelsea Park a Qualmark, 4 Star destination. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers high quality motel accommodation including the homely comforts of each room having access to SKY 50+ Channels with a SKY Guest Select decoder in every room and access to FREE, unlimited fibre WiFi. Our cozy, clean rooms are only a stone’s throw away from some of Nelson’s best attractions. Situated on Rutherford Street, Nelson’s best cafes, bars and restaurants are only a short stroll from Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. Look no further for great comfort and personal, friendly service in the heart of the city. Our 10 rooms mean that we offer friendly and helpful service - Hospitality, the way it should be.

Excellent hosts.

Reviewed By graemec839

Great, clean and comfortable room. Our hosts were exceptional. It was an emergency accomodation request (our flight was cancelled) and we were amazed at the lengths they went to, including offering to pick us up from the airport and taking us back the next day. It was very much appreciated.

3. Arcadia Motel

36 Golf Road Tahunanui, Nelson 7011 New Zealand 011 64 3-568 8241
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

Arcadia Motel

The Arcadia is a beautiful, quiet motel with an off-street courtyard situated only 500m from Tahuna Beach, 1km to the Nelson Links Golf Course and a short walk to excellent local cafes, bars and restaurants. We have 12 fully equipped spacious units ranging from studio to 1 & 2 bedroom family apartments. All units have Luxury Sleepyhead beds, full kitchen and bathroom facilities, High Definition MY SKY TV in each apartment with Record, Pause, Rewind features! Dont miss your favorite shows! Progressive DVD players, Truly Free Unlimited Hi-Speed Fibre WiFi access for all guests. IPod Docks and off-street parking. Relax by the solar-heated pool or experience the many cultural and adventure attractions that Nelson offers. Walk or mountain bike to the center of New Zealand or Rabbit Island and enjoy the spectacular views. Visit the weekend market and pick up something special. Founders Park and the Japanese Gardens are great places to relax with the family. Come see us at the Arcadia!

Great Stay!

Reviewed By Goodjob123

Had a great time staying in Arcadia Motel, lovely service and people! And the boys had a great time kicked back played a few games used the TV had a few to drink and the owner was very nice to talk to.

4. Tudor Lodge Motel

52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 New Zealand
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 74 reviews

Tudor Lodge Motel

Welcome to Tudor Lodge Motel - Nelson Accommodation Nestled in the heart of Tahunanui, just a few minutes’ drive from Nelson city center and Richmond, Tudor Lodge Motel Nelson, NZ, is a family owned and operated accommodation situated 400 m from the lovely Tahunanui beach, where there is also a children’s play area and fun park nearby. Lots of wonderful restaurants and pubs are on our doorstep. The airport and golf course are 2 km away, as is the "NZ best" Saturday market in the city center. We are close to supermarkets and dairy shops, and art and craft studios. Kaiteriteri Beach, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman National Park, is a 60 km drive away.

Lovely

Reviewed By Gordonwhakatane

Friendly hosts, spacious and clean room. Good amenities in the room and a very comfortable bed. Fast WiFi, plenty of sky tv channels. Nice wee kitchen. Close to many eateries. Well located. Will happily stay there again.

5. Saxton Lodge

103 Saxton Road East, Nelson 7011 New Zealand
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 209 reviews

Saxton Lodge

Offering you comfortable, spacious motel style accommodation in Nelson for holiday vacations, group functions, sports team, business or corporate travellers. Saxton Lodge is the perfect option for anyone visiting Nelson. We offer spacious modern units for your comfort and conveniently located opposite Saxton Field, only 15 minutes' drive to Nelson city centre, 30 minutes' drive to Motueka, 3 minutes' drive into Stoke or Richmond, and approximately 5 minutes' drive from Nelson airport. For families coming to Nelson, the Saxton Field sporting complex is directly across the road and this has a children's playground. The aquatic centre is a 2 minute drive down Main Rd Stoke (toward Richmond) and we offer barbeque facilities, a spacious lawn for children to play safely and free off-street parking. With 84 car parks on the property, we can accommodate large vehicles, towing vehicles, camper vans, buses and trucks with ease. The property also has a fully equipped communal kitchen for you to prepare simple meals and a self-service laundry is also available onsite. Our accommodation is a two-storied complex with 48 generous sized units, consisting of Studios, and 1 & 2 Bedroom Units. All of our units have SKY Select 50+ TV, UFB Internet and Wifi, individual air-conditioning in each room so you can control your temperature, blackout curtains for a relaxing sleep, double glazed windows and soundproofed rooms to ensure quiet enjoyment, tea/coffee making facilities, and a mini fridge and an ensuite bathroom with shower. We also have rooms that have wet-floor showers to accommodate guests with limited mobility and all of our downstairs units have sliding doors opening out to patios. A number of our upstairs units have balconies.

A great time at the Saxton

Reviewed By Aimee4

Thank you Colleen and staff for a great tidy room. The cleaning staff do a marvellous job here. Spacious studios great for families. The shared kitchen is well resourced, very clean and large. Amazing park with a playground across the road and easy access to estuary walk and coastal pathway that runs along the beach. Very comfy beds. Would definitely stay here again.

6. Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Cnr Trafalgar and Grove Sts 59 Trafalgar St, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 245 reviews

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Located within a 2 minute stroll over the Maitai River bridge to the central Nelson CBD and shopping area, Cedar Grove Motor Lodge is ideally located for travellers and those on business to Nelson, seeking top quality accommodation that is close to all the great things that Nelson has to offer.

Excellent place to stay AAAA++++++++++

Reviewed By Lou S

Amazing service from start to finish. The room we asked for was perfect, plenty of toiletries, nice outdoor area, clean , clean, clean!! The lady at reception made our arrival easy, the Motor lodge is only a 10 minute walk to the centre of Nelson. Which was awesome for us as we had travelled from Kaitaia. Will stay next time we are down there and we highly recommend. Thank you

7. Tudor Lodge Motel

52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 New Zealand
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 74 reviews

Tudor Lodge Motel

Welcome to Tudor Lodge Motel - Nelson Accommodation Nestled in the heart of Tahunanui, just a few minutes’ drive from Nelson city center and Richmond, Tudor Lodge Motel Nelson, NZ, is a family owned and operated accommodation situated 400 m from the lovely Tahunanui beach, where there is also a children’s play area and fun park nearby. Lots of wonderful restaurants and pubs are on our doorstep. The airport and golf course are 2 km away, as is the "NZ best" Saturday market in the city center. We are close to supermarkets and dairy shops, and art and craft studios. Kaiteriteri Beach, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman National Park, is a 60 km drive away.

Lovely

Reviewed By Gordonwhakatane

Friendly hosts, spacious and clean room. Good amenities in the room and a very comfortable bed. Fast WiFi, plenty of sky tv channels. Nice wee kitchen. Close to many eateries. Well located. Will happily stay there again.

8. Boutique Motel

559 Main Road Stoke, Nelson 7011 New Zealand
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

Boutique Motel

Set in a very popular and convenient location, the Boutique Motel offers its guests personal friendly service, peaceful surroundings, modern amenities, comfortable bedding and great showers.The important things in life when you are away from home. We are within walking distance to restaurants, supermarkets, takeaways,the local shopping centre, Saxton Sporting fields and the WOW museum. Just 9kms to the centre of Nelson City. For the very best deals & prices available contact the Boutique Motel directly.

Always enjoy this motel when we visit Nelson

Reviewed By frankronald58

One of our favourite accommodation places in NZ. Can recommend the kiwi welcome, clean rooms and a good nights sleep. Stroll across the road for a great dinner or supermarket suppplies. Central location between Nelson and Richmond - close to Saxton Sports Fields.

9. Apex Motor Lodge

16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011 New Zealand
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Apex Motor Lodge

Located near the beautiful Tahunanui Beach, Apex Motor Lodge is the ideal choice for your next South Island visit. This cosy 12 unit motel is close to the vibrant heart of Nelson City and features a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, guest laundry and parking. We have a range of options from Studios to Two Bedroom units, perfect for business travellers and families alike. All rooms feature a flat screen TV, SKY TV with 50+ Channels, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and tea/coffee facilities. A delicious continental breakfast is available for an additional charge. Tahunanui Beach is a popular spot for swimming, paddle boarding, jogging and sunbathing. Our friendly team can give you information about the many nearby activities including: kayaking, local winery tours, mini golf, the Centre of New Zealand, helicopter rides and day trips to Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy our friendly service, amazing location, and cozy rooms. We look forward to you joining us!

Recommended - excellent value and location

Reviewed By Gmoney484

Stayed three nights in a two bedroom apartment. Very modern and spacious - loved the nespresso coffee maker - nice touch Great service and a very clean and well-looked after apartment. Didn't use the pool, but it looked nice. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Would definitely recommend the Apex if you are in the area.

10. Palms Nelson

5 Paru Paru Road Cnr Halifax and Rutherford Sts., Nelson 7010 New Zealand 011 64 3-668 7248
Excellent
56%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 229 reviews

Palms Nelson

Nestled in the heart of Nelson, New Zealand.The Palms Motel offers you modern, luxury apartments, with a choice of studio, executive or family suite accommodation.Set in landscaped grounds and located close to all local amenities, the Palms Motel gives the holidaymaker or business person the ideal home away from home. 28 Luxury Units/Apartments22 x Studio units: Floor area - 29 sq. metres each4 x 1 Bedroom luxury suites: Floor area - 36 sq. metres each2 x 2 Bedroom family units: Floor area - 73 sq. metres each Room Amenities:• Spa Baths (in 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites) • Sky TV • Kitchens in all Units • King & Queen size beds • Electric Blankets • Iron/ironing boards in all units • Satin-jet showers with massage • Hair dryers • Double glazed windows • Direct dial phones with modem access. Wireless internet available throughout complex • Recliner chairs and large flat screen LCD TVs in all units (in the lounge and for your convenience a smaller flat screen TV is located the bedroom)The fully fenced salt-swimming-pool is solar heated in summer and features a safe toddler’s pool. Also in the pool area is a large electric barbecue and dining area to use at your leisure. There is a guest laundry, plenty of off road parking and we are adjacent to many recreational facilities, for example there is a Supermarket directly across the street, along with Nelson Public Library and the famous Nelson Saturday Market is just 2 minutes walking distance. We are located just 100m from Nelson’s central shopping area with an abundance of choice for cafes restaurants and shopping. Tahuna Beach is just 5 minutes’ drive away.Your Host Cheryl has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and understands travel and holiday needs intimately. Her aim is to make your stay comfortable and memorable for all the right reasons.

Best in Nelson

Reviewed By G0ldie66

Another faultless stay at Palms Motel, very clean comfortable rooms, great location in the centre of town, short walk to shops/eateries, fabulous amenities especially the generous toiletries and wonderful hosts - thanks again Cheryl & Robyn

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