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Kings Gate Motel

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat where travelers can relax by the seasonal pool, explore garden grounds, or simply enjoy the natural surroundings near Nelson's attractions

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Kings Gate Motel provides a quiet getaway just minutes from Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park. Guests can spend time in the garden, take a refreshing dip in the seasonal pool, let children play at the playground, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

Room options

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom | Living area

One Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom | Private kitchen

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in The Wood, a neighbourhood in Nelson, Kings Gate Motel is in the entertainment district. Nelson Provincial Museum is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Trafalgar Park.
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Map
21 Trafalgar St, The Wood, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Founders Heritage Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tides - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Indian Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kings Gate Motel

Hotel near Trafalgar Park
Located close to Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum, Kings Gate Motel provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Kings Gate Motel Nelson
Kings Gate Nelson
Kings Gate Motel Hotel
Kings Gate Motel Nelson
Kings Gate Motel Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Kings Gate Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Gate Motel?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Gate Motel on 30 Jan 2026 start from NZ$185.32, including 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.

Is Kings Gate Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kings Gate Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kings Gate Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kings Gate Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kings Gate Motel located?

Located in The Wood, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Trafalgar Park and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson Market and Queens Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Kings Gate Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and dirty. Very underequipped for a 2 bedroom apartment. Fridge was leaking. Some lights did not work. The filters in the air conditioner unit were filthy. The stove cooktop was dirty. There was no milk in the room or offered at check-in. The swimming pool was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No smoke detector in unit - some light bulbs not working and black mould in bathroom of Unit 3 Best thing was 2 comfortable beds for our 5 night stay We won't book here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Trish

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big room. Clean and quiet. Easy walk to town. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Bethany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

An OK stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

REBECCA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Never again!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Trasena

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

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Siquan

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but a bit unkempt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing. You could have a cold or boiling hot shower in the King Bed unit we stayed. Something seriously wrong with shower mixer. Unit tired…needs a face lift. Evidence of water damage in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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