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The Sails Nelson

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse in Nelson with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Porch
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite (Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yello Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sails Nelson

Luxury guesthouse near Trafalgar Park
Located close to Nelson Market and Christ Church Cathedral, The Sails Nelson provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sails Nelson include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 65-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, eco-friendly cleaning products, and kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)

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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Nelson Sails
Sails Motel Nelson
Sails Nelson
Sails Nelson Motel
The Sails Nelson Nelson
The Sails Nelson Guesthouse
The Sails Nelson Guesthouse Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sails Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sails Nelson?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sails Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sails Nelson?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Sails Nelson located?

Located in The Wood, this luxury guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Trafalgar Park, Nelson Market, and Christ Church Cathedral. Founders Heritage Park and Miyazu Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Sails Nelson Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 687 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, modern, well laid out & close to town. Wonderful hosts. Highly recommended. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped. Nice spa bath. Quiet and warm rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are perfectly clean and well stocked. The staff was wonderful. It's a perfect location for walking to town or along the water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful apartment style lodging. Our place was well equipped, modern, high quality bathroom and furnishings. Location was walkable to town. Really liked the place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasse

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

Great stay

Great - friendly staff, very nice room - seems new and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class property exactly as described stylish, comfortable, spotlessly clean, well appointed and a convenient location for Nelson Centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel close to downtown Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable 5 night stay. Our expectations were exceeded. Thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone considering a week in Nelson.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sails was easy to get to and the suite was spotless. We ended up arriving later than the office was open due to a late ferry arrival, but they easily helped us get our key. Thank you so much for everything! We loved our stay with you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay friendly people
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a nice place to stay A
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Great location and very friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was incredible! The staff and accommodations are top notch! Will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walk into main street. Lovely well equipped apartment. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch accomodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samisoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, beautiful rooms and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible place to stay. The most comfiest bed my partner and I have had the pleasure of sleeping in on our many travels. Cleanliness and set out of the room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top people and amenities with great proximity to shopping area and main roads into and through Nelson
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024