Palazzo Motor Lodge vs Quest Nelson
Both are in Nelson, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★★★Nelson
Palazzo Motor Lodge
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Apartment★★★★Nelson
Quest Nelson
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Palazzo Motor Lodge
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 570 m apart.
Choose Palazzo Motor Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
Choose Quest Nelson if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Palazzo Motor Lodge better than Quest Nelson?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.9)+0.7
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015)+6y
- 5Has free parking
Why is Quest Nelson better than Palazzo Motor Lodge?
- 1330 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 2.0 km)−330 m
- 248 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+48
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Palazzo Motor Lodge vs Quest Nelson: which hotel is better? | Palazzo Motor Lodge | Quest Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +2.5 | 1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 3.4 | 4.5 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.4 +0.5 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.7 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 107 | 151 +44 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 432 | – |
| Rank in Nelson | top 2% +30% | top 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Distance to Nelson centre | 470 m | 200 m −270 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.7 km −330 m |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 63 | 111 +48 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 40 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +6y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +2 | 12 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
570 m apart
Palazzo Motor Lodge or Quest Nelson: common questions
Which is better, Palazzo Motor Lodge or Quest Nelson?
Palazzo Motor Lodge leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Quest Nelson is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Palazzo Motor Lodge or Quest Nelson?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Quest Nelson is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 470 m for Palazzo Motor Lodge.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Quest Nelson is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Palazzo Motor Lodge is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Palazzo Motor Lodge and Quest Nelson?
The two hotels are 570 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