--- title: "Kings Gate Motel, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Kings Gate Motel in Nelson: rated 7.8 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kings-gate-motel-nelson/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Motel · ★★★★ # Kings Gate Motel The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 7.8 · Good 41 reviews · #46 #46 of 48 in Nelson · 3.8/5 on Google, 133 reviews · 3.4 Location score ## About Kings Gate Motel Kings Gate Motel is a motel in The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 41 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.1 km from the centre of Nelson. 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:** 11 - **Opened:** 1984 - **Last renovated:** 2017 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 9 21 Trafalgar Street, The Wood [kingsgatemotel.co.nz](http://www.kingsgatemotel.co.nz) ## How Kings Gate Motel scores Better rated than 6% of hotels in Nelson - Guest rating **7.8** - Location **3.4** - Facilities **4.2** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **1.5** - Beach access **3.4** Nelson average ## Rating on Google 3.8/5 133 Google reviews - 5★56% - 4★23% - 3★13% - 2★2% - 1★6% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.4**/10 - **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **8** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest beach2.0 km5 min drive
Nearest airportNelson Airport (NSN)6.0 km14 min drive
Distance to the centreNelson3.1 km7 min drive
### Sights nearby - Nelson Provincial Museum830 m - Centre of New Zealand Monument1.0 km - Founders Heritage Park1.3 km - Center of New Zealand Monument1.4 km ## Kings Gate Motel: in detail Kings Gate Motel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at motel. The motel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the motel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by motel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at motel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. At Kings Gate Motel, various room configurations are available, featuring separate living room and balcony or terrace in some rooms. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, motel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Kings Gate Motel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Kings Gate Motel. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at motel. Unwind by the pool at motel and cherish a leisurely moment. ### Compare ## Compare Kings Gate Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Trafalgar Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/trafalgar-lodge-nelson/) Inn ★★★ 140 m away 8.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kings-gate-motel-nelson-vs-trafalgar-lodge-nelson/) - [Tides Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tides-hotel-nelson/) Hotel ★★★★★ 270 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kings-gate-motel-nelson-vs-tides-hotel-nelson/) - [Cambria House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cambria-house-nelson/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 310 m away 9.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cambria-house-nelson-vs-kings-gate-motel-nelson/) - [Collingwood Manor Bed & Breakfast](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/collingwood-manor-bed-breakfast-nelson/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 330 m away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/collingwood-manor-bed-breakfast-nelson-vs-kings-gate-motel-nelson/) - [Tasman Bay Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tasman-bay-backpackers-nelson/) Hostel ★★★★ 380 m away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kings-gate-motel-nelson-vs-tasman-bay-backpackers-nelson/) - [Palms Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palms-motel-nelson/) Motel ★★★★ 500 m away 9.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kings-gate-motel-nelson-vs-palms-motel-nelson/) ## Questions about Kings Gate Motel ### How do guests rate Kings Gate Motel? Kings Gate Motel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 41 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Nelson. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Kings Gate Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Kings Gate Motel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Kings Gate Motel have a pool? Yes, Kings Gate Motel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Kings Gate Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Kings Gate Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 6.0 km away in a straight line. ### Is Kings Gate Motel close to the beach? The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Kings Gate Motel have? Kings Gate Motel has 11 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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