--- title: "The Sails Nelson, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Sails Nelson in Nelson: rated 9.3 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sails-nelson-nelson/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-11 --- Motel · ★★★★★ # The Sails Nelson The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 9.3 · Exceptional 101 reviews · #4 #4 of 48 in Nelson · 4.8/5 on Google, 261 reviews · 3.4 Location score ## About The Sails Nelson The Sails Nelson is a motel in The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 101 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, 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:** 15 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2012 - **Last renovated:** 2012 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 9 7 Trafalgar Street [thesailsnelson.co.nz](http://www.thesailsnelson.co.nz/) ## How The Sails Nelson scores Better rated than 94% of hotels in Nelson - Guest rating **9.3** - Location **3.4** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **3.0** - Beach access **3.4** Nelson average ## Rating on Google 4.8/5 261 Google reviews - 5★80% - 4★17% - 3★1% - 2★0% - 1★1% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities SpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains 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 Museum880 m - Centre of New Zealand Monument1.1 km - Founders Heritage Park1.2 km - Center of New Zealand Monument1.5 km ## The Sails Nelson: in detail The Sails Nelson 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. The motel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Nelson. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at motel. The motel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. 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. Need something at the last minute? The convenience stores has you covered, ensuring your requirements are met without any inconvenience. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire 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. Several chosen accommodations at The Sails Nelson have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of daily newspaper, television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, motel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Sails Nelson as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Sails Nelson. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the spa, conveniently situated within the motel. ### Compare ## Compare The Sails Nelson with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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The Sails Nelson has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 101 reviews, which is better than 94% of rated hotels in Nelson. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sails Nelson? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does The Sails Nelson include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at The Sails Nelson? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Sails Nelson from the airport? The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 6.0 km away in a straight line. ### Is The Sails Nelson close to the beach? The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel. ### How many rooms does The Sails Nelson have? The Sails Nelson has 15 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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