The Sails Nelson vs Cambria House
Both are in Nelson, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★★★The Wood
The Sails Nelson
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Guesthouse★★★★The Wood
Cambria House
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart.
Choose The Sails Nelson if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Cambria House if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Sails Nelson better than Cambria House?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (101 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×5.6
- 44 more listed amenities (17 vs 13)+4
Why is Cambria House better than The Sails Nelson?
- 1320 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 2.0 km)−320 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Sails Nelson vs Cambria House: which hotel is better? | The Sails Nelson | Cambria House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Location | 3.4 | 3.7 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.1 | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 101 +83 | 18 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 261 | – |
| Rank in Nelson | top 6% +21% | top 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.7 +0.3 |
| Distance to The Wood centre | 600 m | 360 m −240 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.7 km −320 m |
| To the airport | 6.0 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 6 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 +1y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +4 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 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
320 m apart
The Sails Nelson or Cambria House: common questions
Which is better, The Sails Nelson or Cambria House?
They are evenly matched. The Sails Nelson is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Cambria House is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Sails Nelson or Cambria House?
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 600 m for The Sails Nelson.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Cambria House is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; The Sails Nelson is 2.0 km.
How far apart are The Sails Nelson and Cambria House?
The two hotels are 320 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