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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Christ Church Cathedral

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
One Bedroom Spa Apartment | View from room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
One Bedroom Apartment

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
214 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nelson Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

King Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Spa Apartment

One Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Queen Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Family Apartment

One Bedroom Family Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Nelson

Nelson City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nelson City Centre motel, you'll find Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Victory Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chokdee Nelson - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

3.5-star motel near Christ Church Cathedral
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nelson motel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 35-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Wine tours

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
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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 property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 high chair
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 421 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well appointed room, very functional, spacious and spotlessly clean, and daily housekeeping and replenishment of coffee, tea etc. An awesome balcony to sit and relax on with a cup of coffee, and a great location - just a 10 minute stroll to the vibrant Bridge Street or the Centre for Musical Arts. One aspect that could be improved was the lack of air conditioning but the fan was fairly effective to ameliorate the uncomfortably warm room after a sunny summer's day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great motel in Nelson

Lovely motel in Nelson. Easy walk into town, and the laundry service was useful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easy walk to the town centre. Nelson is well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suite was clean and spacious. Very friendly staff. Would recommend this place for a short or long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience, very relaxing with easy access to tourist activities and restaurants 😀. The hosts were brilliant, portraying excellent interpersonal skills, in addition to sharng very pertinent information. Very helpful,kind, & thoughtful people.I would recommend this little gem of a setting to all travellers, visiting Nelson.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Communication was amazing we got in late in the evening and everything was all set up and staff at the front desk was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property with lovely hosts. Walkable to cbd. Compact property, but suites looked newly renovated and had all you need for a short stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

C M

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Warsaw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by the Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. The name brought up memories of a one-story road-side hotel. While it was road-side, it was two stories with 10 units. We walked in to a very nice two-bedroom unit with a living room and kitchenette. The beds were comfortable and the kitchenette was well-stocked. Our unit was sunny with a private balcony. The on-site manager, Dean, was friendly and helpful with good suggestions for dinner out. We were able to walk to center city. I would definitely recommend the spacious, two-bedroom unit in downtown Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dean at the front desk was awesome help with suggestions for food very personable, if you’re ever in Nelson stay here, you cannot find better people who run the place and nicer rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Manager is delightful and so very helpful. Parking is a challenge and, as a mobility sticker holder, i do wish people who don't have mobility stickers and don't need mobility carparks wouldn't park there. I'd happily give them my disability ...... but it might not suit their 'lifestyles'.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

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

one night stay

Only booked for one night. Easy walk to town. Tidy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fanatastic stay!

This was a great find. We were greeted by Dean who was extremely helpful with finding us a place to eat and things to do. It was an easy walk into Nelson, about 15 minutes. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Dave is awesome and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

Awesome!

We had such a great stay! Dean and Tomoko arranged for us to have an easy out-of-hours check-in which was super helpful and stress-free. Prompt responses via email to organise as well. The room was very clean and comfortable, with all the amenities we needed. Dean was friendly and greeted us in the morning. Great location and close to everything. Parking was also available. Definitely recommend! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team and room spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

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

Lovely place and well kept!

Great location next to a lot of bars and restaurants. Good place to stay before a ferry ride as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location. Loved the small balcony as we sat out having wine and cheese one evening. Very close to the eateries and shopping. Welcoming hosts who were very pleasant and had lots of suggestions for places and things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close walking distance to the downtown with several restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024