Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary on-site parking is available for guests. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available on-site, providing guests with a convenient start to their day.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at the property; however, service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 21:00. Check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out is not available.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility details are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to local attractions?

The property is located in The Wood, a neighborhood in Nelson, close to attractions such as the Nelson Provincial Museum and Trafalgar Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool, which is seasonal and available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, but guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance for any specific accommodations.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer rollaway or extra beds. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or infant beds, which may be subject to availability.

Kings Gate Motel

What guests think

Across reviews of Kings Gate Motel, guests frequently praise its walkable location near town and generally friendly, helpful staff, while feedback on room condition and cleanliness is mixed, with reports ranging from clean and spacious to tired and inconsistently maintained.

Several reviews mention pests, mould, broken lights, and plumbing or shower design issues, and some describe the pool as neglected or noisy appliances affecting sleep. On the plus side, many found parking straightforward and some appreciated upgrades or early check-in. Expect a convenient base with variable upkeep.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Pool feedback is mixed, ranging from excellent or useful access to reports of it being dirty or not maintained. Parking is generally easy, with spaces often available near units.

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CHARLES

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to the main shopping street, a big supermarket and the rugby ground. Parking was always easy and access to the room was up an external flight of steps and along an outside walkway. There are also ground floor apartments with easier access. The room was particularly generous with plenty of space despite a king size bed. The small separate kitchen had all we needed (microwave, sink, cook top, plates and cutlery) and the separate bathroom was also generous. We didn't use the pool but it looked to be a decent size and sheltered.

4

Chris

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bedroom table lamp globe missing and no kitchen dish cloth etc. Lounge layout a bit cluttered with mismatched sofas. On positive, parking right in front of unit.

4

Bethany

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property looked much different in photos than it did in person. Cockroach running along walls, dirty under the furniture, very small. Pool was a mess. Overall very unhappy with my stay.

6

Mathias

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Serves it's purpose for a short 1 night stopover. The room is dark and there is very little privacy if the curtains are not drawn since the room was very exposed to the general carpark and staircase. Lack of counter space and hooks in the bathroom. Stains on bathroom wall.

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Ove

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rummet var smutsig, hälften av lamporna fungerade inte. Kökskranen satt löst och montageplattan under bänken låg på golvet i skåpet. Poolen som annonseras har ägaren valt att inte hålla ren och fylla på vatten i på grund av kostnaderna enligt ett anslag.

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Ian

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a garden studio and were a bit disappointed to be backing onto the laundry and as such our bathroom smelt a bit fusty. Our outside space was also disappointing as there was a bench perched on uneven slabs so was not level and not really user friendly. The corner bath with shower over was a bit precarious to get into without a proper handrail to grab or curtain around either and the shower head was too low for me being 6ft. Overall we thought the place was a little tired and in need of an upgrade. Great addition of access to the pool.

8

Emily

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, and it was nice having our own little "house". The shower was in the spa bathtub, so there was no curtain. We didn't have a specific parking spot, but there was enough around so that wasn't an issue. The staff was great!

8

Daniel

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The upgrade to a 1 bedroom apartment was much appreciated and was clean and comfortable. The pool was excellent, but the fridge has a bad vibration which was noisy during the night.

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Cleanliness

Feedback varies widely: many describe units as clean and tidy, but multiple reviews report pests (bed bugs and cockroaches), mould, crumbs, stains, and missed housekeeping. Some also noted leftover food or milk in fridges.

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Liam

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed bugs found in my room, laid on the bed for 20 minutes and saw one crawling around next to me. I moved out and cancelled right away. Responsiveness from the hotel has been difficult for Expedia to refund the reservation. My friend also stayed and said he found roaches in his room.

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Keith

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lights in room didn’t work. Cup put in cupboard dirty. Hod to & ask for fresh towels also asked if rooms where served every day told they must missed or room where booked for 4 days left after 3

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Trish

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly & helpful staff . The 2bedroom unit was in poor condition, mould on the ceiling of the bathroom, the oven still had crumbs & the icebox was unusable due to ice buildup.

10

Kahurangi

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful clean & tidy motel , walking distance to town , highly recommend

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Bethany

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property looked much different in photos than it did in person. Cockroach running along walls, dirty under the furniture, very small. Pool was a mess. Overall very unhappy with my stay.

8

Nikki

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodatiom. Clean and spacious. Lovely host

8

Maria

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located to trafalgar centre, unit was clean but left over food and milk in fridge was off putting. Shower wash was also empty.

6

Mathias

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Serves it's purpose for a short 1 night stopover. The room is dark and there is very little privacy if the curtains are not drawn since the room was very exposed to the general carpark and staircase. Lack of counter space and hooks in the bathroom. Stains on bathroom wall.

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Ove

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rummet var smutsig, hälften av lamporna fungerade inte. Kökskranen satt löst och montageplattan under bänken låg på golvet i skåpet. Poolen som annonseras har ägaren valt att inte hålla ren och fylla på vatten i på grund av kostnaderna enligt ett anslag.

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Ang

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big room. Clean and quiet. Easy walk to town. Value for money

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with useful kitchenettes, but several feel dated or dark, and some report small layouts, noise from appliances or outside, and maintenance issues. Shower over spa tubs lack curtains or handrails and can be awkward.

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Caitlyn

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome location. Really friendly owners. Great size rooms. Thanks for having us!

8

CHARLES

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to the main shopping street, a big supermarket and the rugby ground. Parking was always easy and access to the room was up an external flight of steps and along an outside walkway. There are also ground floor apartments with easier access. The room was particularly generous with plenty of space despite a king size bed. The small separate kitchen had all we needed (microwave, sink, cook top, plates and cutlery) and the separate bathroom was also generous. We didn't use the pool but it looked to be a decent size and sheltered.

10

Maree Esme

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Family group of 5 with adult children enjoyed our stay. Clean & comfy with ample space. We were upgraded to a 2 bedroom apartment which was ideal. We were able to check in an hour earlier when we arrived to park the car. It is an easy walk to CBD and lovely walking tracks around the river/creek. Management staff very welcoming & easy to talk to. Close to main roads, but no traffic noise at night. We enjoyed our stay & highly recommend.

8

Nikki

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodatiom. Clean and spacious. Lovely host

6

Mathias

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Serves it's purpose for a short 1 night stopover. The room is dark and there is very little privacy if the curtains are not drawn since the room was very exposed to the general carpark and staircase. Lack of counter space and hooks in the bathroom. Stains on bathroom wall.

8

Ian

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a garden studio and were a bit disappointed to be backing onto the laundry and as such our bathroom smelt a bit fusty. Our outside space was also disappointing as there was a bench perched on uneven slabs so was not level and not really user friendly. The corner bath with shower over was a bit precarious to get into without a proper handrail to grab or curtain around either and the shower head was too low for me being 6ft. Overall we thought the place was a little tired and in need of an upgrade. Great addition of access to the pool.

8

Robyn

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was rather nosiy in room 7 with banging and so on most of the night

10

Ang

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big room. Clean and quiet. Easy walk to town. Value for money

8

Emily

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, and it was nice having our own little "house". The shower was in the spa bathtub, so there was no curtain. We didn't have a specific parking spot, but there was enough around so that wasn't an issue. The staff was great!

8

Daniel

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The upgrade to a 1 bedroom apartment was much appreciated and was clean and comfortable. The pool was excellent, but the fridge has a bad vibration which was noisy during the night.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with upgrades, early check-ins, and proactive communication noted. A few guests reported arguing managers, difficulty reaching staff at times, and slow refund responsiveness.

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Joel Galvez

Jan 21, 2023

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Owner contacted me due to situation happening in Nelson and advised to cancel my booking and offered to help looking for other accommodation for me. Appreciated the communication.

8

Trasena

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfy bed, staff very helpful. Good value for money.

10

Caitlyn

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome location. Really friendly owners. Great size rooms. Thanks for having us!

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REBECCA

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the get go there was next to none customer service. The managers were arguing as I arrived and carried on even after I rang the bell. I was not alone in hearing this as another guest told me they heard it too. When we got back from dinner there were 5 guests who could not get hold of anyone to give them their room. Other guests and myself helped them out by offering them beds in our rooms. I literally had 3 strangers sleeping in one of my bedrooms. The shower was clogged and didn’t drain away and the shower pressure was very low, hard to rinse hair out before the shower base overflowed. There was 1/2 roll of toilet paper with no spares. Overall an awful experience.

10

Maree Esme

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Family group of 5 with adult children enjoyed our stay. Clean & comfy with ample space. We were upgraded to a 2 bedroom apartment which was ideal. We were able to check in an hour earlier when we arrived to park the car. It is an easy walk to CBD and lovely walking tracks around the river/creek. Management staff very welcoming & easy to talk to. Close to main roads, but no traffic noise at night. We enjoyed our stay & highly recommend.

4

Trish

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly & helpful staff . The 2bedroom unit was in poor condition, mould on the ceiling of the bathroom, the oven still had crumbs & the icebox was unusable due to ice buildup.

10

Alison

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown, so everything was walkable. Friendly staff rushed my room when I arrived early for check in. Exceptionally clean. Excellent place to stay in Nelson. Thank you!

10

Jane

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful service and comfortable well equipped accommodation

8

Emily

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, and it was nice having our own little "house". The shower was in the spa bathtub, so there was no curtain. We didn't have a specific parking spot, but there was enough around so that wasn't an issue. The staff was great!

8

Daniel

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The upgrade to a 1 bedroom apartment was much appreciated and was clean and comfortable. The pool was excellent, but the fridge has a bad vibration which was noisy during the night.

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Location

Consistently praised as an easy walk to town, shops, and venues like Trafalgar Centre, with a supermarket nearby. A convenient base for exploring on foot.

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gary

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

sandra

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and convenient

6

Amber

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location but a bit unkempt.

8

CHARLES

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to the main shopping street, a big supermarket and the rugby ground. Parking was always easy and access to the room was up an external flight of steps and along an outside walkway. There are also ground floor apartments with easier access. The room was particularly generous with plenty of space despite a king size bed. The small separate kitchen had all we needed (microwave, sink, cook top, plates and cutlery) and the separate bathroom was also generous. We didn't use the pool but it looked to be a decent size and sheltered.

10

Bryan

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to town.

10

Kahurangi

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful clean & tidy motel , walking distance to town , highly recommend

10

Alison

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown, so everything was walkable. Friendly staff rushed my room when I arrived early for check in. Exceptionally clean. Excellent place to stay in Nelson. Thank you!

8

Maria

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located to trafalgar centre, unit was clean but left over food and milk in fridge was off putting. Shower wash was also empty.

10

Elaine

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location as only a short walk into town plus has a supermarket nearby. A gem of a place, would fully recommend

10

Ang

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big room. Clean and quiet. Easy walk to town. Value for money

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Dining

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Kings Gate Motel

About this property

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One-Bedroom Apartment

Queen Studio

Two-Bedroom Apartment

King Studio

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