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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Heart of Nelson sanctuary

Stylish studios with spa tubs offer a luxurious retreat in Nelson city's heart. Knowledgeable owners provide personalized dining recommendations just a short stroll away. Unwind in spotless accommodations featuring well-equipped kitchenettes and modern amenities.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Mobility Accessible | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Studio, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio with Spa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio with Spa

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive One Bedroom | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Executive One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Two Bedroom

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Twin

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Three Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nelson City Centre, a neighborhood in Nelson, Palazzo Motor Lodge is in a shopping district and near the airport. Nelson Market and Richmond Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. Check out an event or a game at Trafalgar Park, and consider making time for Founders Heritage Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Nelson travel guide
Map
159 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Provincial Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Trafalgar Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tern Coffee House
    5 min walk
  • Coupland's Bakeries
    6 min walk
  • The Vic Mac's Brew Bar
    6 min walk
  • ChokDee
    4 min walk
  • Kimchi & Wasabi
    8 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Luxury hotel near Christ Church Cathedral
Located close to Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park, Palazzo Motor Lodge provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Palazzo Motor Lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15.50 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 6.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palazzo Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Palazzo Motor Lodge located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Trafalgar Park and Nelson Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 594 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"I had an excellent stay at this hotel. The rooms are clean, and both the service and amenities are top-notch. I especially loved the location—it’s just a few minutes' walk to great restaurants and food spots. Highly recommended!"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,tidy &comfortable. Will definitely consider staying here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very friendly, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful hosts, nice clean rooms, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host, lovely clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Palazzo twice during our trip and both times were outstanding. Very nice accommodations and Max, the owner, was very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend. Close to town but quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating staff, superb room, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Spacious and spotlessly clean. Good central spot for Nelson City.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in Nelson. Clean and comfortable, the room had a small kitchenette that we didn't expect but appreciated, and just overall felt upscale. Staff were very friendly. Location was great and within walking distance of lots of great restaurants. Slightly limited parking, but it was off-street and easy to use. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and easy walk to restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - short walk to centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stsy close toccity centre so we could in for dinner. Great map also provided at front desk thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly owner, clean and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly reception, great and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay, were upgraded and the unit was very nice with private outdoor area. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with excellent amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful hosts and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Excellent motel.

Excellent motel in the heart of Nelson city centre. Very clean and comfortable and managers very welcoming and informative. Totally recommend when staying in Nelson.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk was great! Very helpful and provided great recommendations. Loved that it was in walking distance to many of the sights and restaurants/ bars in Nelson. Bed was very comfortable. Great value for the price. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet place to stay in central Nelson, clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room in great condition with good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Palazzo Motor Lodge. Our studio was large, well equipped, comfortable and quiet. Staff were all very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The location is great for getting around town and there are good bus links nearby if you want to go further afield without driving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025