--- title: "Palazzo Motor Lodge, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Palazzo Motor Lodge in Nelson: rated 9.6 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Motel · ★★★★★ # Palazzo Motor Lodge Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand 9.6 · Exceptional 107 reviews · #1 #1 of 48 in Nelson · 4.9/5 on Google, 432 reviews · 5.2 Location score ## About Palazzo Motor Lodge Palazzo Motor Lodge is a motel in Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 107 reviews. Facilities include spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.5 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 5.2 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 16 - **Floors:** 2 - **Last renovated:** 2021 - **Price level (hotel website):** $$$ - **Other stays within 500 m:** 11 159 Rutherford Street [palazzomotorlodge.co.nz](http://www.palazzomotorlodge.co.nz/) ## How Palazzo Motor Lodge scores Better rated than 98% of hotels in Nelson - Guest rating **9.6** - Location **5.2** - Facilities **4.2** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **3.0** - Beach access **3.4** Nelson average ## Rating on Google 4.9/5 432 Google reviews - 5★80% - 4★14% - 3★3% - 2★1% - 1★2% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities SpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa ### 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 - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **5.2**/10 - **Walk grade:** **67**/100 Good for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **63** - **Sights within 1 km:** **2**
Nearest beach2.0 km5 min drive
Nearest airportNelson Airport (NSN)5.2 km12 min drive
Distance to the centreNelson2.5 km6 min drive
### Sights nearby - Nelson Provincial Museum340 m - Centre of New Zealand Monument830 m - Center of New Zealand Monument1.6 km ## Palazzo Motor Lodge: in detail Palazzo Motor Lodge 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. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by motel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire motel. 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, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. At Palazzo Motor Lodge, various room configurations are available, featuring separate living room and balcony or terrace in some rooms. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. 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 Palazzo Motor Lodge as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Palazzo Motor Lodge. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the spa, conveniently situated within the motel. ### Compare ## Compare Palazzo Motor Lodge with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rutherford-hotel-nelson-a-heritage-hotel-nelson/) Hotel ★★★★ 160 m away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson-vs-rutherford-hotel-nelson-a-heritage-hotel-nelson/) - [Century Park](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/century-park-nelson/) Motel ★★★★★ 190 m away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/century-park-nelson-vs-palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson/) - [Innbetween Lodge And Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/innbetween-lodge-and-backpackers-nelson/) Inn ★★★★★ 360 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/innbetween-lodge-and-backpackers-nelson-vs-palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson/) - [YHA Nelson - Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yha-nelson-backpackers-nelson/) Hostel ★★★★ 390 m away 8.6 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson-vs-yha-nelson-backpackers-nelson/) - [Admirals Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/admirals-motor-inn-nelson/) Motel ★★★★ 530 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/admirals-motor-inn-nelson-vs-palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson/) - [Quest Nelson](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-nelson-nelson/) Apartment ★★★★ 570 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palazzo-motor-lodge-nelson-vs-quest-nelson-nelson/) ## Questions about Palazzo Motor Lodge ### How do guests rate Palazzo Motor Lodge? Palazzo Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 107 reviews, which is better than 98% of rated hotels in Nelson. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Palazzo Motor Lodge? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Palazzo Motor Lodge include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Palazzo Motor Lodge? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Palazzo Motor Lodge from the airport? The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 5.2 km away in a straight line. ### Is Palazzo Motor Lodge close to the beach? The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Palazzo Motor Lodge have? Palazzo Motor Lodge has 16 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. 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