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Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Motel in Nelson with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Family Apartment | Living area
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Reception
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
The Palms Motel in Nelson City Centre is perfect for active visitors. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, cycling on the property, an outdoor pool with a children's area, and a relaxing terrace. Start your day right with a continental breakfast each morning.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Studio Twin

Studio Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
  • 73 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Executive Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Queen

Studio Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Nelson City Centre, a neighbourhood in Nelson, Palms Motel is in the entertainment district. Nelson Provincial Museum and Founders Heritage Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Queens Gardens and Nelson Fun Park. Natureland Zoo and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queens Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yello Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Victus. - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Palms Motel

Motel located in Nelson City Centre
Palms Motel provides amenities, such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Palms Motel offer perks, such as pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 14.00 for adults and from 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 any lifts
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Palms Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Palms Motel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palms Motel on 18 Sept 2025 start from NZ$171.26, 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 Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Palms Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palms Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Palms Motel located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Anzac Park and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Montgomery Square and Nelson Market are also within 10 minutes.

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