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Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Motel in Nelson with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Studio Twin

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Queen

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Palms Motel

Motel located in Nelson City Centre
Palms Motel provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Palms Motel have thoughtful touches such as pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Palms Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Palms Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palms Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Palms Motel located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Anzac Park and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Montgomery Square and Nelson Market are also within 10 minutes.

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Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 308 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Trish

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ranjini

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

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Suganthi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean good security and good size unit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff ,clean and welcoming enjoyed our stay will definitely stay hereagain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023