--- title: "Cambria House vs Kings Gate Motel: which hotel is better?" description: "Cambria House or Kings Gate Motel in Nelson? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cambria-house-nelson-vs-kings-gate-motel-nelson/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Cambria House vs Kings Gate Motel Both are in Nelson, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · The Wood ## [Cambria House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cambria-house-nelson/) - **Guest rating:** 9.2 · Excellent - **Location score:** 3.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1239702/agoda/?lang=en) Motel · ★★★½ · The Wood ## [Kings Gate Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kings-gate-motel-nelson/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 3.4 - **Score by category:** 3 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1728094/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Kings Gate Motel It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 310 m apart. ### Choose Cambria House if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.8) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 11) ### Choose Kings Gate Motel if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 11 / 6) - a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2011) ### Why is Cambria House better than Kings Gate Motel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.8) (+1.4) ### Why is Kings Gate Motel better than Cambria House? 1. Has a swimming pool 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2011) (+6y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Cambria House | Kings Gate Motel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+1.4) | 7.8 | | Location | 3.7 (+0.3) | 3.4 | | Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 (+0.9) | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 (+1.5) | | Beach access | 2.0 | 3.0 (+1.0) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.9 (+0.7) | 8.2 | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+1.4) | 7.8 | | Number of reviews | 18 | 41 (+23) | | Google rating | – | 3.8/5 | | Google reviews | – | 133 | | Rank in Nelson | top 29% (+67%) | bottom 4% | | Location | | Location score | 3.7 (+0.3) | 3.4 | | Distance to The Wood centre | 360 m (−260 m) | 620 m | | To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.1 km (−310 m) | | To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.0 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 8 | | To the nearest food shop | 530 m | 420 m (−110 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 3 (+3) | | Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★½ | | Rooms | 6 | 11 | | Floors | 1 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2017 (+6y) | | Listed amenities | 13 | 14 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:30 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Kings Gate Motel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kings-gate-motel-nelson/prices/) ## Location 310 m apart Cambria House: city centre: 3.3 km, Nelson Airport (NSN): 6.3 km, beach: 2.4 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. Kings Gate Motel: city centre: 3.1 km, Nelson Airport (NSN): 6.0 km, beach: 2.1 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Nelson [Nelson weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/nelson-region/nelson/weather) ## Cambria House or Kings Gate Motel: common questions ### Which is better, Cambria House or Kings Gate Motel? Kings Gate Motel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. Cambria House is stronger in guest rating, location. ### Which is cheaper, Cambria House or Kings Gate Motel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Cambria House is closer: 360 m from the centre, against 620 m for Kings Gate Motel. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Kings Gate Motel is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Cambria House is 2.4 km. ### How far apart are Cambria House and Kings Gate Motel? The two hotels are 310 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cambria-house-nelson-vs-kings-gate-motel-nelson/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/