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Palazzo Motor Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Nelson with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Welcome to Palazzo, where a covered entrance with columns offers a sheltered space for guests.
Executive Studio | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Two Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Enjoy a spacious room with a balcony offering a view, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a sofa and armchairs.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,074
NT$2,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Room options

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Studio, Disability Access | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Studio, Disability Access

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 7.87 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 12.08 Ping (40 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 12.08 Ping (40 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 19.67 Ping (65 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Executive One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 12.08 Ping (40 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio with Spa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio with Spa

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 7.56 Ping (25 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 12.08 Ping (40 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
159 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Luxury hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market, Palazzo Motor Lodge provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Palazzo Motor Lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15.50 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 6.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 smoke detector and a security system
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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palazzo Motor Lodge?

As of 2025/7/24, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palazzo Motor Lodge on 2025/7/27 start from NT$2,283, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Palazzo Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palazzo Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Palazzo Motor Lodge located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Trafalgar Park and Nelson Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Palazzo Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 501 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet place to stay in central Nelson, clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round, clean comfy room, with oral workspace for laptop and notes as a corporate traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and attention to detail is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay with wonderful hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modern, well presented and extremely clean premises. The staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. A standout was when our room was tidied daily, it was left looking exactly as it was when we booked in. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, very comfy room. Easy walk to city, restaurants and theatre
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, gave great recommendations for dinner and activities to do on our drive the next day. Would highly recommend you stay here while visiting Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhining

Very good place, we have everything we need!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Clean, tidy and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only place I would stay in Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel! Rooms were very nice – spacious, clean, and quiet at night. The owners Max and Robyn are on site and were both super friendly, with lots of recommendations for things to do and places to eat. Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Nelson city center. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Fantastic

Could not speak highly enough of the service info provided and the central location and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to stay. Great rooms & staff friendly & suoer helpful. Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent motel. The owners clearly care very much, with the room spotless, great recommendations for dinner and activities and all with a very friendly smile!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, so central and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amenities, tidy and friendly hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Outstanding

Robyn & Max are incredibly amazing, they are very friendly & helpful. The rooms are spacious, very clean, and well equipped. Great amenities. The motor lodge offered a very pleasant stay. I recommend staying at this motor lodge and will do next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay, so we could dine out in the CBD. Great walking location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was fantastic and gave me pointers for seeing the town and places to eat - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and clean place to stay. Very friendly receptionists.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, happily recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The managers are very welcoming & friendly, very nice place to stay in Nelson, we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024