Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited and height restrictions apply.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, a continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 15.50 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival for arrangements.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance for specific accessibility needs.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Nelson, within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. It is approximately 0.8 miles from Trafalgar Park and 0.9 miles from Nelson Hospital.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 30 per night, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of NZD 40 per night. Advance request is required for both cribs and rollaway beds.

Palazzo Motor Lodge - 5 Star Motel in Nelson

Average nightly price at Palazzo Motor Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$121
February	US$131
March	US$132
April	US$99
May	US$86
June	US$82
July	US$77
August	US$82
September	US$89
October	US$91
November	US$105
December	US$102

What guests think

At Palazzo Motor Lodge, travellers highlight consistently clean, spacious, well-equipped rooms and a central yet quiet location within easy walking distance of Nelson's restaurants and sights, making it a reliable base for work or leisure.

Many reviews praise the friendly, informative managers who offer local recommendations and helpful touches such as luggage storage and travel assistance. Rooms are modern and thoughtfully appointed, with kitchenettes and coffee machines, and some include spa baths. A few downsides appear, including minor traffic noise in some units, an occasional maintenance issue, and one booking mix-up over a spa room. Overall, expect a comfortable stay with standout hospitality.

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Norman

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to the city centre, with lots of eateries to choose from. The property is well kept and the rooms clean and well equipped. Staff friendly and helpful. Easy parking. A return visit definately.

10

Cheryl

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, were upgraded and the unit was very nice with private outdoor area. Staff were very friendly.

10

Ian

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb accommodation just a short walk from the town and cathedral. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable with nice veranda. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

John

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful place to stay. Very clean with complimentary FRESH milk every day and really friendly staff. Our outdoor area on the ground floor wasn't private so you can talk to people next door if you're out there at the same time. Very convenient to the CBD - you can walk to restaurants/shopping in a leisurely 10 minutes.

10

M A

6 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Quality appliances. Fresh milk Coffee Machine.

10

Jelle

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the jetbath and the comfort of the bed.

10

Kirsten

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Lockyer

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Lots of extra comforts supplied. Bed superb, large bathroom & fully equipped kitchette with coffee machine.

10

Lorraine

14 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Alison

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely, beautiful and quiet, with a lovely Jacuzzi tub! And I was in walking distance to everything I wanted to see/experience. Really perfect.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and property as spotless and well maintained; housekeeping is attentive with daily tidy-ups and fresh supplies.

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Adele

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean quiet rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful

10

Craig

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and the staff were welcoming.

10

Grant

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service as soon as we got there they let us know about things to do in Nelson and its surroundings gave us MAPS for the Area. The room was fantastic well equipped and clean . They came in everyday and cleaned supplied fresh milk and took out our rubbish i'm so glad we stayed and as i said when i left we will be back.

10

astrid

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly reception, great and very clean room

10

Simon

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and quiet place to stay in central Nelson, clean and modern.

10

Quang

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room with excellent amenities

10

Ian

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb accommodation just a short walk from the town and cathedral. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable with nice veranda. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

Wendy

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. The facilities were clean and tidy,the grounds are well kept and orderly. And the staff and management were so helpful.

10

Eleanor

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very clean, including all the small appliances which all look sparkling new. The staff was very friendly and kind. Room was spacious and quite. We stayed twice during our time in the area. Highly recommend.

10

Sean

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A modern, well presented and extremely clean premises. The staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. A standout was when our room was tidied daily, it was left looking exactly as it was when we booked in. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back, again!

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious and thoughtfully appointed with kitchenettes and coffee machines, and some include spa or jet baths and private outdoor areas. A few guests mention minor traffic noise, an AC fault, or inconsistent shower temperature.

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Judith

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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).

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Jon

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and tidy. We were close to road so some minor traffic noise. There was a problem with the shower. 1. Quite low pressure. 2. But the variable temperature whilst showering bordered on dangerous. Water flowing at 39 (had a visual temp gauge) could randomly climb above 50

10

Kerie

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place to stay, been here before and always my preference. It is so quiet despite being a stone’s throw from the city centre and on a busy road. We had a two bedroom unit, it had everything you need, huge rooms, well appointed, nice to have a Nespresso machine, chocolates, good towel supply, really everything was perfect. I thoroughly recommend, super friendly and lovely.

8

Diane

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

AC didn’t work

10

Cheryl

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, were upgraded and the unit was very nice with private outdoor area. Staff were very friendly.

10

Jelle

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the jetbath and the comfort of the bed.

10

Kirsten

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Raewyn

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent all round, clean comfy room, with oral workspace for laptop and notes as a corporate traveller.

10

Alison

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely, beautiful and quiet, with a lovely Jacuzzi tub! And I was in walking distance to everything I wanted to see/experience. Really perfect.

10

Phyllis

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had a great layout and was very well appointed, lovely furnishings and decor. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable was provided. We did not hear noise from adjoining rooms and the towels were soft and fluffy. They owners were very nice and very helpful.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with managers providing local tips, flexible assistance and smooth check-ins. A few complaints mention booking communication and an isolated poor interaction.

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Ian

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could not speak highly enough of the service info provided and the central location and rooms

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Matthew

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, gave great recommendations for dinner and activities to do on our drive the next day. Would highly recommend you stay here while visiting Nelson.

10

Judith

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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).

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Sean

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

An outstanding place to stay from the warm and informative welcome we received on arrival to the simply amazing unit we had during our stay, made up of everything one could wish for. Just that wee touch of luxury that helped make our stay so enjoyable. We would both strongly recommend the Palazzo. - Sean and Penny 😊

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Jedekiah

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was horrible service i was turned away after paying

8

Jennifer

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel lovely clean and quiet. Walking distance to town centre. Only thing didnt like was all the Communication from the hotel which you couldn't open in the Expedia app

10

Steve

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great hotel! Rooms were very nice – spacious, clean, and quiet at night. The owners Max and Robyn are on site and were both super friendly, with lots of recommendations for things to do and places to eat. Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Nelson city center. Would definitely stay here again.

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21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Annette

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Robyn who did our check in was so very helpful and pleasant. The property is A class.

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Kevin

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is clean, well furnished and ideally located, but the best part about this motel is Max. He gave us a great orientation to Nelson and gave us many recommendations around Nelson. Everything he told us was spot on. He made our trip to Nelson very enjoyable.

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Location

Central and walkable to the CBD, restaurants and sights; convenient for exploring Nelson. Some reviews note minor road noise or limited street-facing views, but many find it quiet for the area.

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Nic

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sizable space with all the things.Friendly proprietors/staff . It is on a main road with a carsales yard opposite so a bit down on views and ambience - earplugs supplied, to their credit, but ended up not needing/using them. Easy walking distance to town. Maybe spare towels as a spa room would have been handy(Spa at night, shower a.m.) and extra pillows?

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Hamish

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location - short walk to centre of town.

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Shailesh

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay with Palazzo. It's located at the heart of the city, very close to Hardy street restaurants. They gave us really good information about the area and the activities that we could do in the area. We loved our room. The kitchen, bathroom and bed, everything was perfect. Highly recommended.

10

Simon

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and quiet place to stay in central Nelson, clean and modern.

10

Norman

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to the city centre, with lots of eateries to choose from. The property is well kept and the rooms clean and well equipped. Staff friendly and helpful. Easy parking. A return visit definately.

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Kerie

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place to stay, been here before and always my preference. It is so quiet despite being a stone’s throw from the city centre and on a busy road. We had a two bedroom unit, it had everything you need, huge rooms, well appointed, nice to have a Nespresso machine, chocolates, good towel supply, really everything was perfect. I thoroughly recommend, super friendly and lovely.

10

Antonio

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, walking distance to downtown…. Quiet and clean!

10

DONNA

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An overnight stay, so we could dine out in the CBD. Great walking location.

10

Russell

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean tidy and close to town

8

Julie

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, walkable round the corner to CBD. Really friendly staff. Well fitted out room, with separate living and bedrooms.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $91	2 $115	3	4 $156	5 $162	6 $120	7 $108
8 $101	9 $116	10	11	12 $153	13	14 $147
15 $120	16 $156	17 $183	18 $199	19 $338	20 $140	21 $147
22 $107	23 $121	24 $169	25 $162	26 $113	27	28 $121
29 $95	30 $107

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