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4.8 out of 5

"Lovely place to stay. Nicely decorated, with lots of attractive little touches - like coffee pod machine and milk frother, well-equipped kitchen, and ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 27 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Nelson awaits you at Palazzo Motor Lodge. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include free self parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 5-star Nelson City Centre hotel include Trafalgar Park and Nelson Hospital.

Studio with Spa

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$169* Per night/room 22 Apr. - 23 Apr.

Executive Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive One Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Palazzo Motor Lodge ratings based on 145 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Palazzo Motor Lodge

Everyone (73) Couples (64) Business (1) Family (9)
5 out of 5
Lovely place to stay. Nicely decorated, with lots of attractive little touches - like coffee pod machine and milk frother, well-equipped kitchen, and attractive, coordinating furnishings. Everything was well-maintained, with nothing that looked worn or past its best.

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2024

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27 Jan. 2024 by Judith

Thank you Kirsten for your lovely review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, yes we do try hard to keep our ;motel well-maintained.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Jan. 2024

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8 Feb. 2024 by Max and Robyn.

Thank you for a great review about your recent stay with us in Nelson.

5 out of 5
Excellent stay, easy checkin, will be back one day!

Posted by on 25 Dec. 2023

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8 Feb. 2024 by Max and Robyn.

Hello Rob, Thank you for a great review about your recent stay with us in Nelson.

5 out of 5
Excellent accomodation. Quiet, clean, well-equipped, very good value. Helpful and friendly staff.

Posted by on 8 Dec. 2023

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19 Dec. 2023 by Max and Robyn.

Hello Christine, Thank you for the great review.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Oct. 2023

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12 Oct. 2023 by Max

Thanks for taking the time to put in a review. We appreciate guests opinion

5 out of 5
Spacious and clean, lovely decor.

Posted by , from Auckland on 16 Sep. 2023

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21 Sep. 2023 by Max and Robyn.

Hello Shan, Thank you for the great review. Kind Regards Max and Robyn.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Jun. 2023

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17 Jul. 2023 by Max and Robyn.

Thank you for a fantastic review you have posted about your recent stay with us in Nelson at Palazzo. We appreciate your support. Kind regards Max and Robyn.

5 out of 5
Very easy stay. Staff very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were clean and well equipped. Easy walking distance to bars & restaurants.

Posted by on 28 May 2023

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5 Jun. 2023 by Max and Robyn.

Hello Natalie, Thank you for taking the time to post a fantastic review about your recent stay with us in Nelson at Palazzo. We appreciate your support. Kind regards Max and Robyn.

5 out of 5
Lovely property. Great host.

Posted by on 25 May 2023

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27 May 2023 by Max and Robyn.

Hello Kerry, thanks for the fantastic review you posted about your recent stay with us at Palazzo in Nelson. Kind regards Max and Robyn.

5 out of 5
Have stayed before this visit as apart from great location to shops, eating establishments, local weekend market the studios with spa units also allow a luxurious, pampering self wellness experience. Top notch experience all round for a weekend getaway.

Posted by on 14 May 2023

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17 May 2023 by MaxR

Hello Lorraine, It is always great to welcome back returning guests. It is our pleasure to have been chosen as your Nelson distination for those special weekend retreats. Regards Max and Robyn.

About the Palazzo Motor Lodge

Location 159 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010

Property Features

As a guest of Palazzo Motor Lodge, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The luxury Palazzo Motor Lodge also features room service (during limited hours) and RV/bus/truck parking. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nelson hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Palazzo Motor Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 25
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge
  • Palazzo Motor Lodge Nelson
  • Palazzo Motor Nelson
  • Palazzo Hotel Nelson
  • Palazzo Motor Hotel Nelson
  • Palazzo Motor
  • Palazzo Motor Lodge Hotel
  • Palazzo Motor Lodge Nelson
  • Palazzo Motor Lodge Hotel Nelson

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.