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Our top choices for Nelson motels

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1. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (687 reviews)
"So convenient to the beautiful Sandy beach and a large selection of activities. Great shopping from Nelson to Richmond. Well priced and very helpful and friendly staff😘"
Australia
Shirl
The price is ￥9,873
￥11,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Beachcomber Hotel
Outdoor pool

2. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (328 reviews)
"Easy walk to central town."
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥12,340
￥14,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Palms Motel
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

3. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (460 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Loved our room, great location & super helpful & friendly staff too 10/10."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is ￥13,144
￥15,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
Front of property - evening/night

4. Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great stay. Recommended."
Australia
John
The price is ￥9,734
￥11,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Arrow Motel Apartments
Studio (Super King) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

5. Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
"Staff was quick to respond and very accommodating to our late arrival. Very comfy beds and quiet area."
United States
Beverly
The price is ￥10,260
￥11,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Arcadia Motel
Family Unit 1 | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

6. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (224 reviews)
"Great place to stay, within walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We even walked to the airport from the motel."
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥10,142
￥11,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Tudor Lodge Motel
Exterior

7. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
5.0 star property
Stoke
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (447 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the food at restaurant is fantastic"
Australia
Jo-Anne
The price is ￥15,238
￥17,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Saxton Lodge
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

8. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (199 reviews)
"Very comfortable place to stay. Handy to everything."
Australia
Shayne
The price is ￥8,409
￥9,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Twin/Triple Studio | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

9. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Bella Vista Motel Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Handy location and very helpful staff. "
Australia
Ian
The price is ￥11,584
￥13,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
Two Bedroom Apartrment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

10. Greens Motel

Greens Motel
3.5 star property
Annesbrook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (242 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥14,894
￥17,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Greens Motel
Studio (2 Guests) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

11. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Great place"
New Zealand
Jodi
The price is ￥10,465
￥12,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
Kitchen Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

12. Amber Court Motel Nelson

Amber Court Motel Nelson
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"I liked the clean room, very close to shops and a 10 min drive to Richmond."
Australia
Tahlia
The price is ￥11,028
￥12,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Amber Court Motel Nelson
Front of property

13. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
"Great location Room was clean the owner and his wife where fantastic very helpful with local knowledge Would definitely stay there again if I was in Nelson"
Australia
Tharon
The price is ￥10,086
￥11,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
Maitai Studio | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

14. Riverlodge Nelson

Riverlodge Nelson
3.0 star property
The Wood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Good location very reasonable prices "
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥9,914
￥11,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Riverlodge Nelson
View from property

15. Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"helpful staff - good basic room,"
New Zealand
Phil
The price is ￥13,003
￥14,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Abelia Motor Lodge
King Studio | View from room

16. Balmoral Motel

Balmoral Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (198 reviews)
"Great location, very clean and comfortable beds. We had a great stay"
Australia
Casey
The price is ￥8,187
￥9,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Balmoral Motel
Basic Cabin | WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond Motel & Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Richmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (287 reviews)
"Couldn't fault the place "
Australia
Mike
The price is ￥8,445
￥9,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Richmond Motel & Holiday Park
Front of property - evening/night

18. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Gladstone Motel Nelson
4.5 star property
Richmond
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"Great property close to shops if needed. Clean and comfortable rooms."
Australia
Lauren
The price is ￥15,877
￥18,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Gladstone Motel Nelson
Beach

19. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (192 reviews)
"Yes good parking and very accessable"
Australia
ATHOL
The price is ￥14,397
￥16,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
Two Bedroom First Floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

20. Parkside Motel

Parkside Motel
3.5 star property
Richmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (128 reviews)
"What an awesome place to stay Very clean very comfortable Thanks Brian"
Australia
Kirk
The price is ￥17,100
￥19,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Parkside Motel
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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Easy booking and rapid response to request. Great hospitality from staff, Harry."
Elaine 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Century Park Motor Lodge

Find out more about Nelson

Nelson Motels information

Number of reviews
4,724
Accommodation
30 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,443
Highest Price
￥19,665

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nelson?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Nelson, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 280 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Nelson?
The Beachcomber Hotel: Enjoy access to the conference center, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a kitchenette. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Balmoral Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a kitchen. Saxton Lodge: Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
How many motels are there in Nelson?
Choose from 20 affordable motels in Nelson.
What can I do in Nelson?
While you're sightseeing around the area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants. Those who've visited Nelson like its shops, cathedral, and cafes. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Nelson Provincial Museum, Queens Gardens, and Codgers Mountain Bike Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Founders Heritage Park, Natureland Zoo, and Nelson Fun Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Nelson Market, Trafalgar Park, and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
What's the weather like in Nelson?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Nelson to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 47°F. Average annual precipitation for Nelson is 61 inches.
What are my options for getting around Nelson when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Nelson to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nelson (NSN), which is located 3.6 mi (5.9 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is 34.6 mi (55.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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