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4.7 out of 5

"Beautifully presented, very central property. Staff were so helpful and accommodating. Would book again if in Nelson. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 23 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

Palms Motel places you in the center of Nelson, steps from Anzac Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Additionally, you'll find a kids' swimming pool and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star Nelson City Centre motel include Montgomery Square and Nelson Market.

Studio Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$170* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Studio Twin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Apartment

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Palms Motel ratings based on 82 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Palms Motel

Everyone (45) Couples (21) Family (14)
5 out of 5
Value for service

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2023

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25 Dec. 2023 by Gardy

Thanks so much Laures :)

4 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Nov. 2023

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25 Dec. 2023 by Gardy

Thanks Gary. Appreciate you taking the time. Cheers

5 out of 5
Beautifully presented, very central property. Staff were so helpful and accommodating. Would book again if in Nelson.

Posted by on 23 Jan. 2023

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4 Mar. 2023 by Cheryl

Pleased to here you enjoyed your stay and am blessed in my wonderful staff

5 out of 5
Across the road from a supermarket and a short walk to town with lots of dining options It was a prefect place for our family on the way for our Abel Tasman holiday.

Posted by on 25 Apr. 2022

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26 Apr. 2022 by Lisa

Hi Shelton Thank you so much for leaving such a nice review. We hope we see you again in the future. Kind regards Lisa

5 out of 5
Everything was amazing!!

Posted by on 11 Jan. 2022

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1 Feb. 2022 by Lisa

Hi Jane Thank you for your wonderful review, we hope to see you again some time soon :)

5 out of 5
Amazing staff. Great facility

Posted by on 13 Oct. 2021

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4 Nov. 2021 by Lisa

Hi Shaun Thank you for your wonderful comments. We hope you come to stay again in the future. Kind regards Lisa

5 out of 5
Close to town and walking distance to Trafalgar centre.

Posted by on 21 Mar. 2021

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24 Mar. 2021 by Lisa

Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again. Kind regards, Lisa

5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Jan. 2021

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24 Jan. 2021 by Robyn

Thank you so much for your review and we hope to see you again. Regards Robyn

5 out of 5
Fantastic, apartment, with everything we needed, loved how clean everything was, and the customer service was brilliant, very handy to central town with a countdown supermarket just across the road, I would love to stay here again :-)

Posted by , from Taupo on 8 Jan. 2021

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8 Jan. 2021 by Palms Motel

Hi Teresa Thank you for your wonderful review, we are glad to hear you found your accommodation clean and that the location was handy. We will pass your comments on to our great team and we do hope to see you again :) Kind regards Lisa

5 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2020

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4 Aug. 2020 by Palms Motel

Thank you for your wonderful rating we really appreciate you taking your time to review us. Regards Robyn

Property Features

Palms Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at Palms Motel. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Nelson motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room dining
  • LED television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 20.00 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are 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 available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • 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
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • 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 14.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.00 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • Palms Motel Nelson
  • Palms Nelson
  • Palms Motel Motel
  • Palms Motel Nelson
  • Palms Motel Motel Nelson

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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.