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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Christ Church Cathedral

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Terrace/patio
Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
One Bedroom Spa Apartment | View from room
Check-in/check-out kiosk
One Bedroom Apartment

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Room options

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

King Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Spa Apartment

One Bedroom Spa Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Queen Studio

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Family Apartment

One Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
214 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 8 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 10 min drive

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

Motel near Trafalgar Park
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market, Chelsea Park Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby health club, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge feature perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cots/infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 35-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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 lift (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

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Chelsea Motor Lodge
Chelsea Park Motor
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
Chelsea Park Motor Nelson
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Motel
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelsea Park Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge on 20 Mar 2025 start from NZ$217.56, including 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.

How much is parking at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Chelsea Park Motor Lodge located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Victory Square are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 400 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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Nice place, well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Dean at the front desk was awesome help with suggestions for food very personable, if you’re ever in Nelson stay here, you cannot find better people who run the place and nicer rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Well maintained property with lovely hosts. Walkable to cbd. Compact property, but suites looked newly renovated and had all you need for a short stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Communication was amazing we got in late in the evening and everything was all set up and staff at the front desk was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Close walking distance to the downtown with several restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

A wonderful experience, very relaxing with easy access to tourist activities and restaurants 😀. The hosts were brilliant, portraying excellent interpersonal skills, in addition to sharng very pertinent information. Very helpful,kind, & thoughtful people.I would recommend this little gem of a setting to all travellers, visiting Nelson.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Friendly team and room spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Excellent value for money so close to town
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Good location, handy to the city centre. Very nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Lovely staff, very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Tomoko and Dean were great. Very helpful with good suggestions for dining and activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

We were pleasantly surprised by the Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. The name brought up memories of a one-story road-side hotel. While it was road-side, it was two stories with 10 units. We walked in to a very nice two-bedroom unit with a living room and kitchenette. The beds were comfortable and the kitchenette was well-stocked. Our unit was sunny with a private balcony. The on-site manager, Dean, was friendly and helpful with good suggestions for dinner out. We were able to walk to center city. I would definitely recommend the spacious, two-bedroom unit in downtown Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Fantastic stay. Rooms very clean and tidy. Hosts are very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frantz

The motel was really nice, we had much space, it was modern and clean. We were about 10 min walk from the town centre. The manager was very friendly. The only downsides was that it was a little dark inside, and a bit more expensive than most motels we've been in the country. But I definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Great place to stay great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

the Manager is delightful and so very helpful. Parking is a challenge and, as a mobility sticker holder, i do wish people who don't have mobility stickers and don't need mobility carparks wouldn't park there. I'd happily give them my disability ...... but it might not suit their 'lifestyles'.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Wonderful helpful owners. Charming
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

The management at Chelsea Park were wonderful, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Great stay. Extremely comfortable lodging and friendly and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis George

Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Sharron

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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