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title: "Gladstone Motel, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Gladstone Motel in Nelson: rated 8.5 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Motel · ★★★★
# Gladstone Motel

Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand

8.5 ·  Very good 11 reviews ·  #31 #31 of 48 in Nelson ·  4.3/5 on Google, 98 reviews ·  3.6 Location score
## About Gladstone Motel

Gladstone Motel is a motel in Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 11 reviews. Facilities include gym, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 9.0 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 6.0 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

19 Gladstone Road [gladstonemotel.co.nz](https://gladstonemotel.co.nz/)

## How Gladstone Motel scores

Better rated than 32% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **3.6**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **2.5**
-   Beach access **5.4**
-   Public transport **9.2**

Nelson average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

98 Google reviews

-   5★63%
-   4★19%
-   3★7%
-   2★4%
-   1★7%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

GymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **46**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **26**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Richmond Railway Station, New Zealand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">300 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson Airport (NSN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Wendelton Guinea Pig Village1.5 km
-   Nelson Paragliding1.6 km

## Gladstone Motel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Gladstone Motel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at motel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the motel's airport transfer services. Discovering Nelson becomes even more accessible, thanks to the shuttle amenities provided at the motel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the motel. During your stay at this fantastic motel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with motel's tours. At the motel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as room service enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Gladstone Motel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at motel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Gladstone Motel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the motel, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the motel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Gladstone Motel. At the motel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At the motel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. During your stay at motel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting hot tub before you depart. Discover the fitness amenities at motel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

### Compare

## Compare Gladstone Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Gladstone Motel

### How do guests rate Gladstone Motel?

Gladstone Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 11 reviews, which is better than 32% of rated hotels in Nelson.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gladstone Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Gladstone Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Gladstone Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Gladstone Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 6.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Gladstone Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Gladstone Motel have?

Gladstone Motel has 12 rooms on 2 floors.

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/)

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