Admirals Nelson
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Admirals Motor Inn in Nelson (Nelson South), you'll be steps from Fairfield Park and 6 minutes by foot from Nelson College. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Flamedaisy Glass Design and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.
What's nearby
Fairfield Park(0.1 miles)
Nelson College(0.3 miles)
Flamedaisy Glass Design(0.5 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral(0.6 miles)
Nelson Hospital(0.6 miles)
Victory Square(0.7 miles)
Nelson Provincial Museum(0.7 miles)
Nelson Market(0.7 miles)
Montgomery Square(0.7 miles)
Anzac Park(0.7 miles)
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre(1 miles)
Queens Gardens(1 miles)
The Suter(1.1 miles)
Trafalgar Park(1.2 miles)
Codgers Mountain Bike Park(1.4 miles)
The preferred airport for Admirals Motor Inn is Nelson (NSN)(4.2 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Luggage Storage
Location
26 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
Fairfield Park (0.1 miles)
Nelson College (0.3 miles)
Flamedaisy Glass Design (0.5 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral (0.6 miles)
Nelson Hospital (0.6 miles)
Victory Square (0.7 miles)
Room options
7
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
484 ft²
BalconyHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
7
Economy Studio
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
8
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
484 ft²
BalconyHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
12
Superior Apartment
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenettePatio
7
Standard Studio
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenettePatio
9
Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
5
Basic Studio
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
BalconyHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
8
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
484 ft²
BalconyHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
Guest reviews of Admirals Nelson
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 749 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
35%
Family
35%
Group
14%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Admirals Nelson receives consistent praise for exceptionally friendly, hands-on hosts and very clean, well-kept units, with many guests appreciating spacious, comfortable rooms and an easy walk to the city centre, parks, and local dining.
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What guests think
Admirals Nelson receives consistent praise for exceptionally friendly, hands-on hosts and very clean, well-kept units, with many guests appreciating spacious, comfortable rooms and an easy walk to the city centre, parks, and local dining.
Several reviews note convenient parking, in-room kitchen facilities, and useful on-site laundry. Recurring drawbacks include some dated furnishings, lack of air conditioning in warm weather, and road noise in street-facing units; a few ground-floor rooms feel dark, and shower fittings may be low for taller guests. Overall, expect a practical, comfortable stay.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate ample parking, clean laundry facilities, and in-room kitchenettes for self-catering. Multiple reviews note the absence of air conditioning.
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Felix
Feb 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Rent och fräscht ställe med trevliga ägare. Ett ganska stort rum med bra bekvämlighet. Köket var i lite minsta laget, lite trångt får en att stå där, två gick bara inte, om man t.ex. ville hjälpas åt med disken. Gratis WiFi, men inte det snabbaste, och med drygt 1 km till stadskärnan med butiker var nästan på gränsen att gå in, men parkeringsmöjligheterna i staden är begränsade och ofta avgiftsbelagda.
Rent och fräscht ställe med trevliga ägare. Ett ganska stort rum med bra bekvämlighet. Köket var i lite minsta laget, lite trångt får en att stå där, två gick bara inte, om man t.ex. ville hjälpas åt med disken. Gratis WiFi, men inte det snabbaste, och med drygt 1 km till stadskärnan med butiker var nästan på gränsen att gå in, men parkeringsmöjligheterna i staden är begränsade och ofta avgiftsbelagda.
10
Jane
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms well appointed wth everything you need in the bathroom & kitchen. Well located to walk into Nelson. Plenty of parking. Great laundry facilities. Hosts extremely welcoming.
Rooms well appointed wth everything you need in the bathroom & kitchen. Well located to walk into Nelson. Plenty of parking. Great laundry facilities. Hosts extremely welcoming.
8
Jacqui
Mar 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice man on reception, very helpful. Reasonably close to town. Could do with air conditioning in summer.
Nice man on reception, very helpful. Reasonably close to town. Could do with air conditioning in summer.
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Jay
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were excellent and the room was clean, but the room could have been rented out as a sweat lodge. The property is tired and outdated. No A/C and our room was roasting with only a fan to cool it. We pulled the curtains shut when we left because the sun was beating in but when we returned the room was hot. We tried to get a through draft by opening the hall door and the front door but that did little other than make us feel as though we were in a fish bowl exposed to the world. The chairs were also really uncomfortable and the kitchen looks like it came from the 1950s. A serious renovation is needed.
Staff were excellent and the room was clean, but the room could have been rented out as a sweat lodge. The property is tired and outdated. No A/C and our room was roasting with only a fan to cool it. We pulled the curtains shut when we left because the sun was beating in but when we returned the room was hot. We tried to get a through draft by opening the hall door and the front door but that did little other than make us feel as though we were in a fish bowl exposed to the world. The chairs were also really uncomfortable and the kitchen looks like it came from the 1950s. A serious renovation is needed.
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Amy
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and parking in site Room was a bit dated but had everything you needed. Owner was super helpful and would return and recommend
Great location and parking in site Room was a bit dated but had everything you needed. Owner was super helpful and would return and recommend
10
Jayanthi
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The manager /owner was friendly , he upgraded our room as the other room had some odour. The wifi speed was good and parking is comfortable . It is closer to city area.
The manager /owner was friendly , he upgraded our room as the other room had some odour. The wifi speed was good and parking is comfortable . It is closer to city area.
10
Sabine
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely and helpful hosts. The units had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The laundry facilities were clean and easy to use.
Lovely and helpful hosts. The units had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The laundry facilities were clean and easy to use.
8
Mary
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice reception from very helpful owner! Convenient location for visiting Nelson with large carpark. Our room was on the short side of the „L“ of buildings so we were along the road which had the occasional motorcycle or truck rumbling close by but units are along a field and I imagine much quieter. Good sized unit with fair sized kitchen and good hot shower.
Nice reception from very helpful owner! Convenient location for visiting Nelson with large carpark. Our room was on the short side of the „L“ of buildings so we were along the road which had the occasional motorcycle or truck rumbling close by but units are along a field and I imagine much quieter. Good sized unit with fair sized kitchen and good hot shower.
10
Susan
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The property was great, laundry available, cooking facilities in room. Large room, Big windows, friendly owner who was very helpful, kind and witty. Really comfy room and bed. Serviced daily. Plenty of parking. Very Close to township to walk and explore. Lovely big park next door for picnic. It was a really happy stay and quite even though its on a busy road. Book through the owner as he is lovely to talk to and it will ensure all money goes to his family. We loved it.
The property was great, laundry available, cooking facilities in room. Large room, Big windows, friendly owner who was very helpful, kind and witty. Really comfy room and bed. Serviced daily. Plenty of parking. Very Close to township to walk and explore. Lovely big park next door for picnic. It was a really happy stay and quite even though its on a busy road. Book through the owner as he is lovely to talk to and it will ensure all money goes to his family. We loved it.
10
Kerstin
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Host has been very welcoming and the room was nice and warm. Also good parking available.
Host has been very welcoming and the room was nice and warm. Also good parking available.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are consistently very clean, with several reviews calling them spotlessly maintained. Housekeeping is reliable.
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Douglas
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Handy central location recently refurbished spotlessly clean
Handy central location recently refurbished spotlessly clean
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Ernest John
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed as guests of my father, and this worked well. We has a spacious, clean room in a convenient location for Nelson City , and the staff were very friendly.
We stayed as guests of my father, and this worked well. We has a spacious, clean room in a convenient location for Nelson City , and the staff were very friendly.
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Gregory
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The owner is a great guy. The room was big and had everything I needed. Close walk to CBD. Spotlessly clean. Would stay again.
The owner is a great guy. The room was big and had everything I needed. Close walk to CBD. Spotlessly clean. Would stay again.
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Jesper
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a fantastic place to stay! The staff was incredibly welcoming, making us feel right at home, and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. We highly recommend this place and would love to return!
This was a fantastic place to stay! The staff was incredibly welcoming, making us feel right at home, and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. We highly recommend this place and would love to return!
10
Iain
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely and very clean looks newly painted. Hosts Frazier could not be more helpful and obliging, cleaning ladies were fantastic. All credit to their profession and personality. No wonder the motel is nearly always fully booked. Would recommend.
Lovely and very clean looks newly painted. Hosts Frazier could not be more helpful and obliging, cleaning ladies were fantastic. All credit to their profession and personality. No wonder the motel is nearly always fully booked. Would recommend.
10
Russell
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, tidy, spacious. Bed was really good. Overall, excellent in all department.
Room was clean, tidy, spacious. Bed was really good. Overall, excellent in all department.
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Nigel
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay at the Admirals Motor Inn. We were warmly welcomed and everything was clean and tidy. Fraser was most helpful and this is a great place to stay after walking the Abel Tasman. t The walk to the city centre was an easy walk with Great food and friendly people. Loved our stay in sunny Nelson
We enjoyed our stay at the Admirals Motor Inn. We were warmly welcomed and everything was clean and tidy. Fraser was most helpful and this is a great place to stay after walking the Abel Tasman. t The walk to the city centre was an easy walk with Great food and friendly people. Loved our stay in sunny Nelson
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Chris
Nov 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very accessible to central nelson very clean and tidy
Very accessible to central nelson very clean and tidy
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Ulla
Feb 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Det var hyggeligt, fint og rent over det hele
Det var hyggeligt, fint og rent over det hele
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Terry
Jan 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was immaculate and so beautifully clean. Very helpful and friendly manager. Close to the Nelson town centre and other amenities.
The property was immaculate and so beautifully clean. Very helpful and friendly manager. Close to the Nelson town centre and other amenities.
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Rooms
Many find rooms spacious and comfortable, and some enjoy park or balcony outlooks. Drawbacks mentioned across reviews include dated decor, no air conditioning, occasional street noise in front units, and a few darker ground-floor rooms.
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Hans
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and helpful manager, really clean and big room but unfortunately very dark. The room was in ground floor facing the street but a high fence (a lot of green plants) just a few meters from the veranda door made the room extremely dark. It is not like all the photos with rooms facing a green sports field. Maybe it was my own fault by booking a standard room but I couldn’t see that there were different room categories.
Very friendly and helpful manager, really clean and big room but unfortunately very dark. The room was in ground floor facing the street but a high fence (a lot of green plants) just a few meters from the veranda door made the room extremely dark. It is not like all the photos with rooms facing a green sports field. Maybe it was my own fault by booking a standard room but I couldn’t see that there were different room categories.
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Gregory
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The owner is a great guy. The room was big and had everything I needed. Close walk to CBD. Spotlessly clean. Would stay again.
The owner is a great guy. The room was big and had everything I needed. Close walk to CBD. Spotlessly clean. Would stay again.
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Paul
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Large rooms and friendly staff
Large rooms and friendly staff
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Jeanny
Jan 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
All good
All good
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Amy
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and parking in site Room was a bit dated but had everything you needed. Owner was super helpful and would return and recommend
Great location and parking in site Room was a bit dated but had everything you needed. Owner was super helpful and would return and recommend
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Karen
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
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Mary
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice reception from very helpful owner! Convenient location for visiting Nelson with large carpark. Our room was on the short side of the „L“ of buildings so we were along the road which had the occasional motorcycle or truck rumbling close by but units are along a field and I imagine much quieter. Good sized unit with fair sized kitchen and good hot shower.
Nice reception from very helpful owner! Convenient location for visiting Nelson with large carpark. Our room was on the short side of the „L“ of buildings so we were along the road which had the occasional motorcycle or truck rumbling close by but units are along a field and I imagine much quieter. Good sized unit with fair sized kitchen and good hot shower.
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Supratim
Mar 5, 2024
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We had an amazing time The beds were super comfy and it’s very clean. We had the room overlooking the football field. The roof had a balcony attached which became my favourite spot. The best part was meeting Fraser. He gave us a super warm welcome and made sure our stay was perfect in every way. While cooking I accidentally dropped and broke the microwave turntable but he replaced it within ten minutes and did not charge us anything extra at all. We are very grateful to him. The motel is within walking distance to McDonald s and supermarkets and the sea front. Enjoyed our stay a lot. I'm very happy that we chose this motel. Will definitely come back.
We had an amazing time The beds were super comfy and it’s very clean. We had the room overlooking the football field. The roof had a balcony attached which became my favourite spot. The best part was meeting Fraser. He gave us a super warm welcome and made sure our stay was perfect in every way. While cooking I accidentally dropped and broke the microwave turntable but he replaced it within ten minutes and did not charge us anything extra at all. We are very grateful to him. The motel is within walking distance to McDonald s and supermarkets and the sea front. Enjoyed our stay a lot. I'm very happy that we chose this motel. Will definitely come back.
8
Kirsten
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great little spacious motel unit very close to Nelson city. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was great! Lovely owners who were very helpful. My unit was right on the main road and I had a lovely leafy outlook from the windows and sliding door, but did have a lot of street noise and people walking past. However that was not a problem at all at night time and did not affect me sleeping. Was really happy with this motel!
Great little spacious motel unit very close to Nelson city. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was great! Lovely owners who were very helpful. My unit was right on the main road and I had a lovely leafy outlook from the windows and sliding door, but did have a lot of street noise and people walking past. However that was not a problem at all at night time and did not affect me sleeping. Was really happy with this motel!
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R H
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Admirals Motor Inn is not a new building but it appears to have been recently refurbished. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and showed us to our room. There are no lifts, just stairs as befitting the older style. We had an upstairs 2 bedroom appartment which faced into the parking area. It was clean, comfortable, roomy and perfect for us, with a room upstairs our grandchildren. They were pretty stoked to have the upstairs bedroom. The bathroom was a good size and had a separate toilet. The only thing is the shower is fixed to the wall, not a slide shower and it is a bit low for taller people. The kitchen would be great if we were staying longer as it had a good sized kitchenette. Not just a jug on the bench. We would be very happy to rebook for our next visit to Nelson.
Admirals Motor Inn is not a new building but it appears to have been recently refurbished. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and showed us to our room. There are no lifts, just stairs as befitting the older style. We had an upstairs 2 bedroom appartment which faced into the parking area. It was clean, comfortable, roomy and perfect for us, with a room upstairs our grandchildren. They were pretty stoked to have the upstairs bedroom. The bathroom was a good size and had a separate toilet. The only thing is the shower is fixed to the wall, not a slide shower and it is a bit low for taller people. The kitchen would be great if we were staying longer as it had a good sized kitchenette. Not just a jug on the bench. We would be very happy to rebook for our next visit to Nelson.
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Service
Service is consistently praised as warm, personal, and highly helpful, with hosts offering local tips and hands-on assistance. Check-in is smooth and staff frequently go above and beyond.
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Neil William
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Great motel. Lots of excellent tips from the owner re everything. Relationship with all visitors the very best. Helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Great laundry and facilities. Easy walking to centre of Nelson but also very easy driving access to everywhere.
Great motel. Lots of excellent tips from the owner re everything. Relationship with all visitors the very best. Helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Great laundry and facilities. Easy walking to centre of Nelson but also very easy driving access to everywhere.
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Jacqui
Mar 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice man on reception, very helpful. Reasonably close to town. Could do with air conditioning in summer.
Nice man on reception, very helpful. Reasonably close to town. Could do with air conditioning in summer.
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Joseph
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My stay at Admirals Motor Inn in Nelson was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with genuine hospitality by Fraser and Kelly, whose warmth and attentiveness made all the difference. Their dedication to creating a safe, inviting, and family-friendly environment ensures that every guest, whether traveling alone or with whānau, feels at home. The accommodation itself exceeded expectations: immaculate, comfortable, and thoughtfully maintained to the highest standards. It’s more than just a place to stay, it’s a retreat where guests can unwind in a clean and beautifully kept space. I wholeheartedly recommend Admirals Motor Inn to anyone seeking quality accommodation in Nelson. My gratitude goes to Fraser and Kelly for their outstanding service and commitment to making every guest’s experience truly special.
My stay at Admirals Motor Inn in Nelson was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with genuine hospitality by Fraser and Kelly, whose warmth and attentiveness made all the difference. Their dedication to creating a safe, inviting, and family-friendly environment ensures that every guest, whether traveling alone or with whānau, feels at home. The accommodation itself exceeded expectations: immaculate, comfortable, and thoughtfully maintained to the highest standards. It’s more than just a place to stay, it’s a retreat where guests can unwind in a clean and beautifully kept space. I wholeheartedly recommend Admirals Motor Inn to anyone seeking quality accommodation in Nelson. My gratitude goes to Fraser and Kelly for their outstanding service and commitment to making every guest’s experience truly special.
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Joanne
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Arrived early and was sorted with no issues. Was show our room personally, not just given directions from reception. Very clean room. Great friendly owners and staff. Gave good advice on where to eat. Would definitely say again
Arrived early and was sorted with no issues. Was show our room personally, not just given directions from reception. Very clean room. Great friendly owners and staff. Gave good advice on where to eat. Would definitely say again
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Rafael
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely owners. Drove me to the shops in their own car
Lovely owners. Drove me to the shops in their own car
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Jayanthi
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The manager /owner was friendly , he upgraded our room as the other room had some odour. The wifi speed was good and parking is comfortable . It is closer to city area.
The manager /owner was friendly , he upgraded our room as the other room had some odour. The wifi speed was good and parking is comfortable . It is closer to city area.
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Barbara
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean &fresh -the owners were fantastic and helpful and enjoyed a chat and a giggle... highly recommended
Clean &fresh -the owners were fantastic and helpful and enjoyed a chat and a giggle... highly recommended
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Josefine
Feb 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fraser and his wife were super nice and helpful! The room was perfect for our stay and clean. And it had everything you needed for a longer stay if you wanted to cook.
Fraser and his wife were super nice and helpful! The room was perfect for our stay and clean. And it had everything you needed for a longer stay if you wanted to cook.
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Lori
Jan 20, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Thank you Fraser and Kelly, thoroughly enjoyed my stay. These two take immense pride in their facility and their guests' happiness. The Admirals is a lovely facility in close proximity and walking distance to the city centre, greenspace and quiet neighbourhoods. A quick bus ride gets you to beautiful Tahunanui Beach area. Easy to get to Abel Tasman National Park or stay in Nelson and experience a nice 30 min. hike to Centre of New Zealand. Great restaurants, cafes and retail shops. Beautiful area. Will definitely be back to Nelson.
Thank you Fraser and Kelly, thoroughly enjoyed my stay. These two take immense pride in their facility and their guests' happiness. The Admirals is a lovely facility in close proximity and walking distance to the city centre, greenspace and quiet neighbourhoods. A quick bus ride gets you to beautiful Tahunanui Beach area. Easy to get to Abel Tasman National Park or stay in Nelson and experience a nice 30 min. hike to Centre of New Zealand. Great restaurants, cafes and retail shops. Beautiful area. Will definitely be back to Nelson.
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Belinda
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Customer service was great and so very informative about things to do and places to eat in the area. We even got a personal escort to our room. Rooms well appointed and comfortable and clean.
Customer service was great and so very informative about things to do and places to eat in the area. We even got a personal escort to our room. Rooms well appointed and comfortable and clean.
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Location
Location is convenient for walking to the city centre and nearby amenities, with a park next door. Some street-facing rooms experience traffic noise due to the busy road.
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Ernest John
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed as guests of my father, and this worked well. We has a spacious, clean room in a convenient location for Nelson City , and the staff were very friendly.
We stayed as guests of my father, and this worked well. We has a spacious, clean room in a convenient location for Nelson City , and the staff were very friendly.
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Anne Marie
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable hosts. 10 minutes walk from city center
Very friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable hosts. 10 minutes walk from city center
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Karen
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
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Anna
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay and the unit was spacious, spotlessly clean and well laid out with a well stocked kitchen - everything you could need to cook a meal, if you were that way inclined. It was handy for the CBD which was about a 15-minute walk and there was a really nice restaurant almost next door. The only drawback was that our unit (number 8) was close to the road so, if you are a light sleeper, I suggest you ask for a unit closer to the back. Apart from that, I couldn't fault it and we would stay again if we were in the area.
We enjoyed our stay and the unit was spacious, spotlessly clean and well laid out with a well stocked kitchen - everything you could need to cook a meal, if you were that way inclined. It was handy for the CBD which was about a 15-minute walk and there was a really nice restaurant almost next door. The only drawback was that our unit (number 8) was close to the road so, if you are a light sleeper, I suggest you ask for a unit closer to the back. Apart from that, I couldn't fault it and we would stay again if we were in the area.
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Ivar
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Handy to centre city
Handy to centre city
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Henry
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is good although it was noisy due to being by a busy road.
The property is good although it was noisy due to being by a busy road.
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Gary
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice quiet locality, very welcoming. Handy to town good value for money. Yes I would stay again
Nice quiet locality, very welcoming. Handy to town good value for money. Yes I would stay again
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Lee
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and value 🙏
Great location and value 🙏
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Kirsten
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great little spacious motel unit very close to Nelson city. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was great! Lovely owners who were very helpful. My unit was right on the main road and I had a lovely leafy outlook from the windows and sliding door, but did have a lot of street noise and people walking past. However that was not a problem at all at night time and did not affect me sleeping. Was really happy with this motel!
Great little spacious motel unit very close to Nelson city. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was great! Lovely owners who were very helpful. My unit was right on the main road and I had a lovely leafy outlook from the windows and sliding door, but did have a lot of street noise and people walking past. However that was not a problem at all at night time and did not affect me sleeping. Was really happy with this motel!
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Shirley
Jan 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great one night stay before connecting flight to Auckland and back home to US. Hosts are super friendly and helpful with suggestions. Clean, quiet and easy to get to airport.
This was a great one night stay before connecting flight to Auckland and back home to US. Hosts are super friendly and helpful with suggestions. Clean, quiet and easy to get to airport.
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Neil William
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Great motel. Lots of excellent tips from the owner re everything. Relationship with all visitors the very best. Helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Great laundry and facilities. Easy walking to centre of Nelson but also very easy driving access to everywhere.
Great motel. Lots of excellent tips from the owner re everything. Relationship with all visitors the very best. Helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Great laundry and facilities. Easy walking to centre of Nelson but also very easy driving access to everywhere.
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Amrit
Feb 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The host was very welcoming, charming and friendly. We throughly enjoyed our stay at the accommodation. Throughly recommend to anyone looking for a place to visit Nelson. It’s walking distance to town, places to eat and see.
The host was very welcoming, charming and friendly. We throughly enjoyed our stay at the accommodation. Throughly recommend to anyone looking for a place to visit Nelson. It’s walking distance to town, places to eat and see.
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Joanne
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Arrived early and was sorted with no issues. Was show our room personally, not just given directions from reception. Very clean room. Great friendly owners and staff. Gave good advice on where to eat. Would definitely say again
Arrived early and was sorted with no issues. Was show our room personally, not just given directions from reception. Very clean room. Great friendly owners and staff. Gave good advice on where to eat. Would definitely say again
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Karen
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
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Mrs Joanne
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Only there for one night the restaurant was closed which was a shame as the menu looked good, not the motels fault.
Only there for one night the restaurant was closed which was a shame as the menu looked good, not the motels fault.
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Anna
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay and the unit was spacious, spotlessly clean and well laid out with a well stocked kitchen - everything you could need to cook a meal, if you were that way inclined. It was handy for the CBD which was about a 15-minute walk and there was a really nice restaurant almost next door. The only drawback was that our unit (number 8) was close to the road so, if you are a light sleeper, I suggest you ask for a unit closer to the back. Apart from that, I couldn't fault it and we would stay again if we were in the area.
We enjoyed our stay and the unit was spacious, spotlessly clean and well laid out with a well stocked kitchen - everything you could need to cook a meal, if you were that way inclined. It was handy for the CBD which was about a 15-minute walk and there was a really nice restaurant almost next door. The only drawback was that our unit (number 8) was close to the road so, if you are a light sleeper, I suggest you ask for a unit closer to the back. Apart from that, I couldn't fault it and we would stay again if we were in the area.
10
Supratim
Mar 5, 2024
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We had an amazing time The beds were super comfy and it’s very clean. We had the room overlooking the football field. The roof had a balcony attached which became my favourite spot. The best part was meeting Fraser. He gave us a super warm welcome and made sure our stay was perfect in every way. While cooking I accidentally dropped and broke the microwave turntable but he replaced it within ten minutes and did not charge us anything extra at all. We are very grateful to him. The motel is within walking distance to McDonald s and supermarkets and the sea front. Enjoyed our stay a lot. I'm very happy that we chose this motel. Will definitely come back.
We had an amazing time The beds were super comfy and it’s very clean. We had the room overlooking the football field. The roof had a balcony attached which became my favourite spot. The best part was meeting Fraser. He gave us a super warm welcome and made sure our stay was perfect in every way. While cooking I accidentally dropped and broke the microwave turntable but he replaced it within ten minutes and did not charge us anything extra at all. We are very grateful to him. The motel is within walking distance to McDonald s and supermarkets and the sea front. Enjoyed our stay a lot. I'm very happy that we chose this motel. Will definitely come back.
10
Lori
Jan 20, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Thank you Fraser and Kelly, thoroughly enjoyed my stay. These two take immense pride in their facility and their guests' happiness. The Admirals is a lovely facility in close proximity and walking distance to the city centre, greenspace and quiet neighbourhoods. A quick bus ride gets you to beautiful Tahunanui Beach area. Easy to get to Abel Tasman National Park or stay in Nelson and experience a nice 30 min. hike to Centre of New Zealand. Great restaurants, cafes and retail shops. Beautiful area. Will definitely be back to Nelson.
Thank you Fraser and Kelly, thoroughly enjoyed my stay. These two take immense pride in their facility and their guests' happiness. The Admirals is a lovely facility in close proximity and walking distance to the city centre, greenspace and quiet neighbourhoods. A quick bus ride gets you to beautiful Tahunanui Beach area. Easy to get to Abel Tasman National Park or stay in Nelson and experience a nice 30 min. hike to Centre of New Zealand. Great restaurants, cafes and retail shops. Beautiful area. Will definitely be back to Nelson.
10
Belinda
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Customer service was great and so very informative about things to do and places to eat in the area. We even got a personal escort to our room. Rooms well appointed and comfortable and clean.
Customer service was great and so very informative about things to do and places to eat in the area. We even got a personal escort to our room. Rooms well appointed and comfortable and clean.
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Nigel
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay at the Admirals Motor Inn. We were warmly welcomed and everything was clean and tidy. Fraser was most helpful and this is a great place to stay after walking the Abel Tasman. t The walk to the city centre was an easy walk with Great food and friendly people. Loved our stay in sunny Nelson
We enjoyed our stay at the Admirals Motor Inn. We were warmly welcomed and everything was clean and tidy. Fraser was most helpful and this is a great place to stay after walking the Abel Tasman. t The walk to the city centre was an easy walk with Great food and friendly people. Loved our stay in sunny Nelson
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Rosemary
Sep 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We’re back again. It’s the warm welcome, the high level of cleanliness and comfy beds that have us returning again and again!
We’re back again. It’s the warm welcome, the high level of cleanliness and comfy beds that have us returning again and again!
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Rosemary
Aug 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We’re back again! It’s our Go To motel in Nelson. You just can’t beat the friendly welcome, cleanliness and value for money
We’re back again! It’s our Go To motel in Nelson. You just can’t beat the friendly welcome, cleanliness and value for money
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Edwyn
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
While our room, number 7, was well equipped, it looked out onto a close wall so that in wintertime there was no sun, meaning the room was freezing and dark. Although there was a wall panel heater it was in no way sufficient, so for our second night we asked for and received another heater which alleviated the situation. Other than the kitchen the room had been fully refurbished and would have been very nice had it been in a different part of the motel.
While our room, number 7, was well equipped, it looked out onto a close wall so that in wintertime there was no sun, meaning the room was freezing and dark. Although there was a wall panel heater it was in no way sufficient, so for our second night we asked for and received another heater which alleviated the situation. Other than the kitchen the room had been fully refurbished and would have been very nice had it been in a different part of the motel.
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Brendon
May 20, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Really friendly staff and within walking distance to dining options. Will be back for sure
Great place to stay. Really friendly staff and within walking distance to dining options. Will be back for sure
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Michael
May 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
great staff, Off street parking. Clean
great staff, Off street parking. Clean
Property Policies
Check-in instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 20:30
Before 10:00
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FAQs about Admirals Nelson
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 30.00.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Nelson South, just steps from Fairfield Park and 6 minutes on foot from Nelson College. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral, and about 1 mile from Nelson Hospital.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-21: 99.90563580551147USD
- 2026-10-22: 82.44867342481231USD
- 2026-10-23: 55.71668886922455USD
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- 2026-10-28: 80.35170712566375USD
- 2026-10-29: 69.97716568567657USD
- 2026-10-30: 60.67447683427429USD
- 2026-10-31: 64.14753500108337USD
- 2026-11-01: 69.431784612854USD
- 2026-11-02: 92.80988658035278USD
- 2026-11-03: 104.425970128891USD
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- 2026-11-05: 97.91622028721619USD
- 2026-11-06: 91.01781869830322USD
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- 2026-11-14: 106.95653796437836USD
- 2026-11-15: 90.74792307831574USD
- 2026-11-16: 127.30187740444946USD
- 2026-11-17: 176.81055612272644USD
- 2026-11-18: 125.12116633539581USD
- 2026-11-19: 132.5053612077713USD
- 2026-11-20: 91.97862793053436USD
- 2026-11-21: 92.91783969220734USD
- 2026-11-22: 117.6505130989151USD
- 2026-11-23: 115.33096359348296USD
- 2026-11-24: 119.73693318968964USD
- 2026-11-25: 120.69680935640716USD
- 2026-11-26: 118.29170887168121USD
- 2026-11-27: 132.13114201517487USD
- 2026-11-28: 131.84031662288666USD
- 2026-11-29: 116.99616880661773USD
- 2026-11-30: 131.12198458091734USD
- 2026-12-01: 105.26323806302642USD
- 2026-12-02: 163.4432198881836USD
- 2026-12-03: 164.03697484373473USD
- 2026-12-04: 87.26053507967376USD
- 2026-12-05: 98.24413717372894USD
- 2026-12-06: 118.1376160981903USD
- 2026-12-07: 106.27133402825928USD
- 2026-12-08: 110.27209638453674USD
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- 2026-12-10: 158.91120940553284USD
- 2026-12-11: 97.59382475167847USD
- 2026-12-12: 90.25028243090057USD
- 2026-12-13: 121.62511537987518USD
- 2026-12-14: 105.11272346737671USD
- 2026-12-15: 99.01862435119628USD
- 2026-12-16: 158.12356514830017USD
- 2026-12-17: 96.38666910338593USD
- 2026-12-18: 83.98420821225739USD
- 2026-12-19: 121.52817072903441USD
- 2026-12-20: 95.02046430607605USD
- 2026-12-21: 98.02110883527374USD
The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
- 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
Business details
Property registration number 9429050683017
- Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
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Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
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Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
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Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
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Internet
Free Wi-Fi