Palazzo Motor Lodge

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Executive One Bedroom | View from room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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159 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath

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

Studio, Mobility Accessible

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

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Studio with Spa

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

Executive One Bedroom

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

Executive Studio

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

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Twin Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Palazzo Motor Lodge

This hotel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and camper van/bus/lorry parking.
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. Accommodation at this 5-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Palazzo Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Flamedaisy Glass Design. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market
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 express check-out and camper van/bus/lorry 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.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Cot (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
  • Cot (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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent 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 24 December and 6 January.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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: from 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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 arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property 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 at the property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Palazzo Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 596 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, check in staff was friendly and great nearby places to eat! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff. They stored our luggage whike we were walking the Abel Tasman track. When we returned for another night ot was waiting in our room. They also helped us sort out the taxi to airport.Room was spacious, well appointed with nespresso machine and air conditioning also great location within walking distance of parks, restaurants and Jens Hansen jewellers ( the Ringmaker).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Castro Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners. Great rooms. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed motel room. We were (very) worried about the road noise especially as we had room 201 that faces the very busy road. However the property supplies earplugs and, more effectively, a white noise generator. Couple this with the immaculately clean and well equipped room and the super friendly staff we can’t but recommend the Palazzo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly staff. Modern, clean room with everything I needed. Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALVIN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

8/10 Good

Yancy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. The lady in office very lovely and friendly. The room was perfect for the night. Happy for real milk in a small bottle rather than the silly little individual milk things. Plenty of extra thoughtful items provided. Highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean large modern unit. Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great , good location and the owners were very helpful. Definately stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quang

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