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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
One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Check-in/check-out kiosk
One Bedroom Spa Apartment | View from room
Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market, Chelsea Park Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is ฿2,734
฿3,144 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
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(12 reviews)

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 | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Spa Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

One Bedroom Spa Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

One Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Queen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

One Bedroom Family Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located near a boardwalk, Chelsea Park Motor Lodge is in Nelson City Centre, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Natureland Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Victory Square and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Trafalgar Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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214 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Hardy St - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Motel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
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, outdoor furniture and a nature reserve
  • 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

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 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 20 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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 9 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge on 18 Sep 2025 start from ฿2,733.55, 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.

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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Reviews

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 426 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly and professional team.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hosts and comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Well equipped rooms with nice space to relax in. Close to dining options within a short walk. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff/owners. We have stayed here before and will stay again. Nothing is too much to ask.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here will use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlottie

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

Great location

Excellent location, close to eateries, etc., and excellent reception service, although the room is a little small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late, heater was on so was nice and warm which was great after a long day travelling, owner also had great recommendation of where to grab something to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great motel in Nelson

Lovely motel in Nelson. Easy walk into town, and the laundry service was useful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easy walk to the town centre. Nelson is well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Family roadie

A very warm welcome and helpful advice re what to do in Nelson. Well appointed 2 bedroom unit, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot praise the staff enough for being super helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and really made us feel welcome. The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable, close to eateries and city centre. Would love to have stayed longer, so hope to be back in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Rebecca

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

I’ll be back!

The room was of a very high standard and has everything you need. Owners are friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suite was clean and spacious. Very friendly staff. Would recommend this place for a short or long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dean the host, very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic reception desk and host. Very helpful with local knowledge about where to eat, what to do around Nelson. They even helped us book boat / walking tour to the Abel Tasman National Park. They have really made us feel at home so we stayed a few more nights to enjoy everything this area has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Extremely comfortable lodging and friendly and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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