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Kings Gate Motel

3.5 star property

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King Studio | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
One Bedroom | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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One Bedroom | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $74
$64 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

Explore the area

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21 Trafalgar St, The Wood, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Founders Heritage Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Studio | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Studio | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

One Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

With a stay at Kings Gate Motel, you'll be centrally located in Nelson, steps from Trafalgar Park and within a 10-minute walk of Nelson Provincial Museum. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nelson Market and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Queens Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queens Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Founders Heritage Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bobby Franks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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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Kings Gate Motel Hotel
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Kings Gate Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 135 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy parking, clean room, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were great. Leaving a bag with them for a few days was a blessing while walking the Heaphy Track
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely managers, very quiet motel. Clean and lots of room for family of 4 in a one bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trasena

Very comfy bed, staff very helpful. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahurangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean & tidy motel , walking distance to town , highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful service and comfortable well equipped accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Loved the lovely welcome from our hostess, nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend great service, comfortable had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes the staff were great and room was nice and clean. Just needs a few things sorting out. The free standing lamp wasnt working in the lounge. The kitchen sink tap was loose. Curtains in the bedroom were worn with holes and need replacing. Otherwise all good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and not clean. Very poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for the short time we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is poorly maintained with pool closed and room lights not working etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location as only a short walk into town plus has a supermarket nearby. A gem of a place, would fully recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Siquan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I and my wife stayed
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay

Pleasant stay, had everything we needed. Convenient location, walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Glad we had a park adjacent to the office.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there 3 times in the last year and a half, always like Kingsgate excellent host, tidy motel, helpful hosts and staff, friendly, great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Really friendly owners. Great size rooms. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Away

Nelson is a lovely place to stay. Weather was warm & a great vibe in the town centre. The motel has parking but it's easy to walk into the town centre. It was comfortable with separate little kitchen & bathroom. Nice cafe next to river about 5 mins walk from motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lights in room not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little place, OGC the beaten path. Owner on site and happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable and modern. Lovely bed, beautiful bathroom with excellent shower, we’ll equipped kitchen. Comfy sofa etc too. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022