The Sails Nelson

5.0 star property
5-star luxury guest house near Trafalgar Park

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Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Point of interest
Food and drink
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite (Twin)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Central Nelson getaway .At this The Wood guesthouse, you'll be steps from Trafalgar Park and within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Market. Christ Church Cathedral and Founders Heritage Park are also 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) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Dove Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Sails Nelson

5-star luxury guest house near Trafalgar Park
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Sails Nelson. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Nelson guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Sails Nelson offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Nelson guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Nelson Sails
Sails Motel Nelson
Sails Nelson
Sails Nelson Motel
The Sails Nelson Nelson
The Sails Nelson Guesthouse
The Sails Nelson Guesthouse Nelson

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sails Nelson to the airport?

The Sails Nelson is 5.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sails Nelson have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sails Nelson.

How close is The Sails Nelson to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does The Sails Nelson offer free breakfast?

The Sails Nelson does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sails Nelson?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Sails Nelson?

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

Is there free parking at The Sails Nelson?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Sails Nelson have a pool?

The Sails Nelson does not have a pool.

Does The Sails Nelson have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Sails Nelson to downtown Nelson?

The Sails Nelson is 0.3 mi away from Nelson.