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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Christ Church Cathedral

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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214 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nelson Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Nelson City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nelson City Centre motel, you'll find Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Victory Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chokdee Nelson - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

3.5-star motel near Christ Church Cathedral
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nelson motel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 35-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Chelsea Park Motor Lodge to the airport?

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge is 4.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge?

As of Apr 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge on Apr 27, 2025 start from $92.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Chelsea Park Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge.

How close is Chelsea Park Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 3.2 mi (10-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Chelsea Park Motor Lodge have a pool?

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Chelsea Park Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Chelsea Park Motor Lodge to downtown Nelson?

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Nelson.

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 415 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Dave is awesome and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!

We had such a great stay! Dean and Tomoko arranged for us to have an easy out-of-hours check-in which was super helpful and stress-free. Prompt responses via email to organise as well. The room was very clean and comfortable, with all the amenities we needed. Dean was friendly and greeted us in the morning. Great location and close to everything. Parking was also available. Definitely recommend! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team and room spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place and well kept!

Great location next to a lot of bars and restaurants. Good place to stay before a ferry ride as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location. Loved the small balcony as we sat out having wine and cheese one evening. Very close to the eateries and shopping. Welcoming hosts who were very pleasant and had lots of suggestions for places and things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close walking distance to the downtown with several restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Awesome location, room well fitted and clean. Staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greeted by our super friendly host Tomoko. She was very helpful with maps and lots of good advice for the area. The accommodation was excellent. Great bed and pillows, super clean and everything you could possibly need eg kitchen, dining table, etc. close to cbd. One very small thing - a small amount of milk for the first night would be handy. Extra points for remembering my birthday and leaving a card and small gift. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tomoko and Dean were great. Very helpful with good suggestions for dining and activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, handy to the city centre. Very nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful helpful owners. Charming
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management at Chelsea Park were wonderful, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely staff, very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Rooms very clean and tidy. Hosts are very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money so close to town
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge is in a convenient location to enjoy Nelson. The owners are friendly and helpful and our room was clean, comfortable and decorated tastefully. We especially liked the Fair Trade, environmentally friendly teas, coffees and toiletries supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Great place to stay, friendly staff, very clean, quiet and comfortable. My first choice when staying in Nelson
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

norm

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at the Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. Dean and Tomoko are great hosts, so friendly. We had a pretty little garden courtyard to sit in complete with three Fantails (Piwakawaka) flying around us. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at Chelsea Park. Tomoko and Dean were so very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again if I come to Nelson. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attention to detail, lovely decor, planting in common areas, and patio. Very relaxed feel about Chelsea Lodge wished we could have stayed another night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024