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1 Bedroom Executive Apartment | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Family Apartment | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $107
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011
  • Place, Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Queen | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Executive Apartment | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Twin | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Palms Motel

4.5-star motel in Nelson City Centre
This motel features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Palms Motel offers 28 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Palms Motel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Nelson motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Palms Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 322 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, very close walk to the town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Friendly, accommodating host, very clean room, comfortable beds, great location within walking distance of CBD and walking/biking trails. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to CBD and dining - great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to the town. Lots within walking distance. Manager very helpful. Road works were very noisy but not a trouble at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location Exceptional cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to the main centre, nice parks nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location clean and very tidy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ranjini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights (weekend), excellent location, handy shops, restaurants and saturday market. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within easy walking distance to central Nelson, staff very friendly and rooms clean and a decent size. Plenty of free parking too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very good, clean tidy, Staff helpful. Enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suganthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is near to shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very warm, welcoming and helpful. Property and rooms are very tidy, close to local restaurants and supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient central location, a short walk to shops, cafes and a large grocery store. Clean, comfortable room with everything we needed and friendly staff. Laundry facilities were greatly appreciated at this stage of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained with modern fixtures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close CBD, Supermarket. Friendly and helpful staff. Room size very good, facilities also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely enjoyed the swimming pool. The staff are really friendly and is in a good location in the city centre. This is my go-to place everytime I come to Nelson
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Two nights at Palms Motel

We stayed 2 nights.The room/suite was clean and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, well equipped, BBQ, pool. The hosts Brooke & Gardy were great & very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented, very central property. Staff were so helpful and accommodating. Would book again if in Nelson.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Clean rooms. Great location to head out into wine country or walk a few blocks to downtown Nelson.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’ll be back.

Great spot near supermarket, easy parking, nice rooms with comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stufio

Lovely studio, really well equipped and furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023