Kings Gate Motel vs Paradiso Backpackers
Both are in Nelson, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★★The Wood
Kings Gate Motel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelThe Wood
Paradiso Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Paradiso Backpackers
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 700 m apart.
Choose Kings Gate Motel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Paradiso Backpackers if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Kings Gate Motel better than Paradiso Backpackers?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Paradiso Backpackers better than Kings Gate Motel?
- 1660 m closer to the beach (1.4 km vs 2.0 km)−660 m
- 2400 m closer to the area centre−400 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kings Gate Motel vs Paradiso Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Kings Gate Motel | Paradiso Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Location | 3.4 | 3.9 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.4 | 5.7 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 41 +6 | 35 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 133 | – |
| Rank in Nelson | top 94% | top 91% +3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.9 +0.5 |
| Distance to The Wood centre | 620 m | 220 m −400 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.4 km −660 m |
| To the airport | 6.0 km | 6.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 +5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 11 | 30 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 +3 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
700 m apart
Kings Gate Motel or Paradiso Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Kings Gate Motel or Paradiso Backpackers?
Paradiso Backpackers leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Kings Gate Motel or Paradiso Backpackers?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Paradiso Backpackers is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 620 m for Kings Gate Motel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Paradiso Backpackers is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Kings Gate Motel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Kings Gate Motel and Paradiso Backpackers?
The two hotels are 700 m apart in a straight line.
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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