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Palms Motel

★★★★ 5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, NZ

9.1 guest rating· 974 reviews

About this hotel

Central Location and Self-Contained Apartments

Palms Motel, nestled in the heart of Nelson, just steps away from the main shopping district, offers fully equipped self-contained apartments with kitchen facilities, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool and Free WiFi

Indulge in relaxation with the outdoor heated swimming pool and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Convenient Amenities and Proximity to Attractions

Enjoy the convenience of a seating area, Smart TV, and USB ports in every room. With a short walk to the marina and restaurants, plus the beach just a quick drive away, Palms Motel is your ideal choice in Nelson.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Palms Motel!

Rooms & rates

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Studio

Sleeps 2 · 29 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Includes a large flat-screen Smart TV with over 50 satellite channels, electric blankets and an private bathroom with a hairdryer. Please note there is no capacity for extra beds.

Family Apartment

Sleeps 5 · 73 m² · Queen Bed, 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>785 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Indoor private hot tub</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 5 · 73 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

This large apartment features a spa bath, 2 separate bedrooms and a lounge area. Some apartments have a balcony.

Twin Studio

Sleeps 3 · 29 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Modern studio with full kitchen facilities, large flat-screen Smart TV with over 50 satellite channels, electric blankets and private bathroom with hairdryer. Please note there is no capacity for additional guests or beds.

One-Bedroom Executive Apartment

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

This apartment features a large flat-screen Smart TV with over 50 satellite channels and a spa bath. Some apartments have a balcony.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
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  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Allergy-free room
  • Baby safety gates
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.1974 reviews

+ Cleanliness+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Spacious roomsSmall poolHousekeeping issuesNoisy layout when fully booked
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.4
Location9.3
Room Quality9.0
Amenities8.7
Value for Money9.1

Guest review

8.0

Well maintained and clean

Only 1 lounge chair for 2 people

Noel · NZ · 2026-07-24

Guest review

9.0

Easy to book. Brooke was friendly and efficient. Location was close to where I needed to be. I am a single traveller and the complex felt very safe and secure.

Jodi · NZ · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Very clean and tidy, very close to the town centre and the supermarket

Having to go home

Val · NZ · 2026-07-18

This motel was comfortable in every way. I’ll definitely stay here again.

10.0

Convenient location and friendly service. Impeccable attention to detail with instructions and facilities.

Nothing

Angela · TW · 2026-07-16

Guest review

10.0

The accommodation is very well located. We visited in winter, and the fact that there was a heater in the bathroom was the best part :)

Nothing

Mile Castro 27 · NZ · 2026-07-14

Absolutely worth it

9.0

Really nice room Great location Great price for what you get

Can't think of anything

Joanne · NZ · 2026-07-14

Good to know

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 6 years old to 11 years old stay for NZD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.