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Kings Gate Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Trafalgar Park

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Two Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
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One Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21 Trafalgar St, The Wood, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nelson Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

King Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

One Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson

The Wood stay.You'll be steps from Trafalgar Park and within a 10-minute walk of Nelson Provincial Museum with a stay at this The Wood hotel. Also, Nelson Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Queens Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Victus. - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kings Gate Motel

3.5-star hotel near Trafalgar Park
As a guest of Kings Gate Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kings Gate Motel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

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

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kings Gate Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 0 per night
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.

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 Kings Gate Motel to the airport?

Kings Gate Motel is 5.3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Gate Motel?

As of Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Gate Motel on Sep 4, 2025 start from $68.84, 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 Kings Gate Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kings Gate Motel.

How close is Kings Gate Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.8 mi (9-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Kings Gate Motel offer free breakfast?

Kings Gate Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kings Gate Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kings Gate Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kings Gate Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kings Gate Motel have a pool?

Kings Gate Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Kings Gate Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kings Gate Motel to downtown Nelson?

Kings Gate Motel is 0.3 mi away from Nelson.

Kings Gate Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don’t stay here

Not good at all. Beware as photos are deceiving. Potentially fake. A complete dive!! One towel for two people staying. No hand towels, facecloths, bath mat. So over priced. Would have been better off at a camp ground motel and would have been way cheaper. The hosts will deny the claims I’m sure. Also if you read some of the past reviews, they just don’t stack up. Fake as well probably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Siquan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I and my wife stayed

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom table lamp globe missing and no kitchen dish cloth etc. Lounge layout a bit cluttered with mismatched sofas. On positive, parking right in front of unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but a bit unkempt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with family
Loved the lovely welcome from our hostess, nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend great service, comfortable had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Trish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff . The 2bedroom unit was in poor condition, mould on the ceiling of the bathroom, the oven still had crumbs & the icebox was unusable due to ice buildup.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bethany

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property looked much different in photos than it did in person. Cockroach running along walls, dirty under the furniture, very small. Pool was a mess. Overall very unhappy with my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was rather nosiy in room 7 with banging and so on most of the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend Away

Nelson is a lovely place to stay. Weather was warm & a great vibe in the town centre. The motel has parking but it's easy to walk into the town centre. It was comfortable with separate little kitchen & bathroom. Nice cafe next to river about 5 mins walk from motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

REBECCA

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Never again!

From the get go there was next to none customer service. The managers were arguing as I arrived and carried on even after I rang the bell. I was not alone in hearing this as another guest told me they heard it too. When we got back from dinner there were 5 guests who could not get hold of anyone to give them their room. Other guests and myself helped them out by offering them beds in our rooms. I literally had 3 strangers sleeping in one of my bedrooms. The shower was clogged and didn’t drain away and the shower pressure was very low, hard to rinse hair out before the shower base overflowed. There was 1/2 roll of toilet paper with no spares. Overall an awful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Property was in need of a serious makeover. Appeared old and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good. Had used the property before and so knew what to expect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Conveniently located to trafalgar centre, unit was clean but left over food and milk in fridge was off putting. Shower wash was also empty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

An OK stay

We booked a garden studio and were a bit disappointed to be backing onto the laundry and as such our bathroom smelt a bit fusty. Our outside space was also disappointing as there was a bench perched on uneven slabs so was not level and not really user friendly. The corner bath with shower over was a bit precarious to get into without a proper handrail to grab or curtain around either and the shower head was too low for me being 6ft. Overall we thought the place was a little tired and in need of an upgrade. Great addition of access to the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Liane

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

8/10 Good

Nikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodatiom. Clean and spacious. Lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mathias

Liked: Staff & service

Ok for 1 night but could be better

Serves it's purpose for a short 1 night stopover. The room is dark and there is very little privacy if the curtains are not drawn since the room was very exposed to the general carpark and staircase. Lack of counter space and hooks in the bathroom. Stains on bathroom wall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff not available 0830 when we wanted to check out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahurangi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean & tidy motel , walking distance to town , highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023