PALAZZO MOTOR LODGE, Nelson – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Palazzo Motor Lodge offers 16 apartments including Executive Suites, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, and Studios. All units feature 55-inch smart TVs with Netflix, Nespresso coffee machines, air conditioning, and filtered water systems. Rooms include king-size or queen beds, granite kitchen countertops, and spa baths in select units. Ground floor suites offer private walled patios, while upper-level rooms have balconies. Access Studios provide extra-wide parking and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with shower seating.
Dining Options
While the property does not have onsite restaurants, it is located within a 5-minute walk of Nelson's city center. Nearby dining includes The Boat Shed Cafe serving Nelson seafood like oysters, scallops, and blue-nose, Harry's Hawker House with Southeast Asian street food, and Melrose Historic Cafe offering high teas and dietary-friendly menus with local wines.
Leisure & Activities
The property provides free unlimited WiFi and 24-hour CCTV surveillance. An EV charger is available for guest use. Nelson attractions include Abel Tasman National Park with golden beaches, Tahunanui Beach, Nelson Provincial Museum showcasing regional history, Founders Heritage Park with vintage railway, and the Skywire Experience offering views of Cable and Delaware Bays.
Location & Transportation
Located in central Nelson, 10 km from Nelson Airport. The property is a 5-minute walk from the city center and 2 minutes from Rutherford Conference Centre. Nearby landmarks include Christ Church Cathedral (0.5 km), Melrose House (0.5 km), Botanical Gardens (1 km), and The Suter Art Gallery (1.5 km). The area is known for local arts, crafts stores, and art galleries.
Services & Recognition
Palazzo Motor Lodge received Hospitality New Zealand's 'Best Small Motel in New Zealand 2023' award for excellence in customer service. Guests arriving outside reception hours must make prior arrangements. The property offers interconnecting rooms for families, with options for king beds to be split into singles. Kitchen facilities include refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and stovetops.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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