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Palms Motel

Property class: 4.5

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An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $91
$79 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Queen

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a ceiling fan.

Studio Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a ceiling fan, and a small table.

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a kitchenette.

Studio Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

A stay at Palms Motel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Anzac Park and 4 minutes by foot from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Montgomery Square and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queens Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Palms Motel

Palms Motel offers 28 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 12 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 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for NZD 20.00 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.00 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, well appointed motel near citr center. Handy to bus terminal. Good eateries nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent and in a great location. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best I’ve been in Loved the leather lazy boy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cleanness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, very close walk to the town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and goodcamenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room was good, but the shower leaked and one of the shower floor tiles was badly cracked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly, accommodating host, very clean room, comfortable beds, great location within walking distance of CBD and walking/biking trails. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to CBD and dining - great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very handy to the main centre, nice parks nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location clean and very tidy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights (weekend), excellent location, handy shops, restaurants and saturday market. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within easy walking distance to central Nelson, staff very friendly and rooms clean and a decent size. Plenty of free parking too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional location Exceptional cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is near to shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very warm, welcoming and helpful. Property and rooms are very tidy, close to local restaurants and supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very good, clean tidy, Staff helpful. Enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient central location, a short walk to shops, cafes and a large grocery store. Clean, comfortable room with everything we needed and friendly staff. Laundry facilities were greatly appreciated at this stage of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close CBD, Supermarket. Friendly and helpful staff. Room size very good, facilities also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely enjoyed the swimming pool. The staff are really friendly and is in a good location in the city centre. This is my go-to place everytime I come to Nelson
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to the town. Lots within walking distance. Manager very helpful. Road works were very noisy but not a trouble at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025