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Admirals Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Stunning two-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a balcony and well-manicured lawns.
Relax in comfort with a large bed and a peaceful outdoor view.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, armchair, and a view of lush greenery.
Staircase with a geometric patterned wall and potted plants.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush plants and trees, and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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26 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom

Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment

Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Economy Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nelson

With a stay at Admirals Motor Inn in Nelson (Nelson South), you'll be steps from Fairfield Park and 6 minutes by foot from Nelson College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Flamedaisy Glass Design.

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nelson Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Victory Square Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Admirals Motor Inn

Hotel in Nelson with free parking
Admirals Motor Inn offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Admirals Motor Inn Nelson
Admirals Motor Inn
Admirals Motor Nelson
Admirals Motor
Admirals Motor Inn Hotel
Admirals Motor Inn Nelson
Admirals Motor Inn Hotel Nelson

Admirals Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 323 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ketiana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Room was very comfy and homely vibes
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean &fresh -the owners were fantastic and helpful and enjoyed a chat and a giggle... highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception from very helpful owner! Convenient location for visiting Nelson with large carpark. Our room was on the short side of the „L“ of buildings so we were along the road which had the occasional motorcycle or truck rumbling close by but units are along a field and I imagine much quieter. Good sized unit with fair sized kitchen and good hot shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Great place

Great service and very friendly staff. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and helpful hosts. The units had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The laundry facilities were clean and easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Host was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great, laundry available, cooking facilities in room. Large room, Big windows, friendly owner who was very helpful, kind and witty. Really comfy room and bed. Serviced daily. Plenty of parking. Very Close to township to walk and explore. Lovely big park next door for picnic. It was a really happy stay and quite even though its on a busy road. Book through the owner as he is lovely to talk to and it will ensure all money goes to his family. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs an update

Staff were excellent and the room was clean, but the room could have been rented out as a sweat lodge. The property is tired and outdated. No A/C and our room was roasting with only a fan to cool it. We pulled the curtains shut when we left because the sun was beating in but when we returned the room was hot. We tried to get a through draft by opening the hall door and the front door but that did little other than make us feel as though we were in a fish bowl exposed to the world. The chairs were also really uncomfortable and the kitchen looks like it came from the 1950s. A serious renovation is needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable hosts. 10 minutes walk from city center
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable unit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed as guests of my father, and this worked well. We has a spacious, clean room in a convenient location for Nelson City , and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the unit was spacious, spotlessly clean and well laid out with a well stocked kitchen - everything you could need to cook a meal, if you were that way inclined. It was handy for the CBD which was about a 15-minute walk and there was a really nice restaurant almost next door. The only drawback was that our unit (number 8) was close to the road so, if you are a light sleeper, I suggest you ask for a unit closer to the back. Apart from that, I couldn't fault it and we would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and sharing of useful tips
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy to centre city
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spacious motel unit very close to Nelson city. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was great! Lovely owners who were very helpful. My unit was right on the main road and I had a lovely leafy outlook from the windows and sliding door, but did have a lot of street noise and people walking past. However that was not a problem at all at night time and did not affect me sleeping. Was really happy with this motel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, had everything we needed, good location and Fraser was lovely and super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Admirals Motor Inn. We were warmly welcomed and everything was clean and tidy. Fraser was most helpful and this is a great place to stay after walking the Abel Tasman. t The walk to the city centre was an easy walk with Great food and friendly people. Loved our stay in sunny Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Clean and friendly motel

Arrived early and was sorted with no issues. Was show our room personally, not just given directions from reception. Very clean room. Great friendly owners and staff. Gave good advice on where to eat. Would definitely say again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025