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Palazzo Motor Lodge

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Christ Church Cathedral

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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159 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath

Apartment, 1 Bedroom with Spa Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Mobility Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio with Spa

Studio with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Twin

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Three Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Nelson

Nelson City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nelson City Centre hotel, you'll find Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Trafalgar Park and Nelson Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queens Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ChokDee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Motor Lodge

5-star luxury hotel near Christ Church Cathedral
As a guest of Palazzo Motor Lodge, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The luxury Palazzo Motor Lodge also features express check-out and RV/bus/truck parking. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nelson hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Palazzo Motor Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

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

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 self 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 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 van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: 20

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 Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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 per night.

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 15.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Palazzo Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 551 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful hosts and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fresh and modern and all the little things were considered such as condiments and ear plugs. Super comfy beds. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel lovely clean and quiet. Walking distance to town centre. Only thing didnt like was all the Communication from the hotel which you couldn't open in the Expedia app
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and easy walk to restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhananjay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room in great condition with good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Leighton Buzzard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities were perfect for our needs. Would happily book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service as soon as we got there they let us know about things to do in Nelson and its surroundings gave us MAPS for the Area. The room was fantastic well equipped and clean . They came in everyday and cleaned supplied fresh milk and took out our rubbish i'm so glad we stayed and as i said when i left we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Excellent condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbey

Travelled with family
Do not book here. We specifically booked a spa room arrived to a basic room with a shower. Expedia have no idea what rooms they have available so just book you anything but at the cost of the more expensive room. Expedia refused to refund. Palazzo refuse to refund. Payed top dollar for a basic ass room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel and very nice managers. Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Room housekeeping great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
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

Russell

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Business traveller
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

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

Bridget

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