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Admirals Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Nelson with free parking

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Standard Studio | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi - Admirals Motor Inn (Nelson)
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Admirals Motor Inn combines comfort with practicality in Nelson South. Guests appreciate the convenient laundry facilities and free self parking that make longer stays easier. The staff receives consistent praise from previous visitors for their helpful, personalized service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Studio | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Studio | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Basic Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom

Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Yard
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Melrose House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Admirals Motor Inn

Hotel located in Nelson South
Admirals Motor Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Admirals Motor Inn boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Admirals Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Admirals Motor Inn?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Admirals Motor Inn on Nov 28, 2025 start from $74.62, 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 Admirals Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Admirals Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Admirals Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 30.00.

Where is Admirals Motor Inn located?

Located in Nelson South, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fairfield Park and Nelson College. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 15 minutes.

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Admirals Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 331 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

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, easy experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy central location recently refurbished spotlessly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Samik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner is a great guy. The room was big and had everything I needed. Close walk to CBD. Spotlessly clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners. Drove me to the shops in their own car
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin, comfortable room and friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel very clean and tidy very helpful could location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to be our home base while visiting Nelson. The room was spotless and the host was great! Overall a wonderful experience and this will be our place to stay next time we are in Nelson!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, parking readily available. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was only a one night stay but was very happy with our room, would reccomend to others
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facility was in a great location, host friendly and obliging. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great locality

Nice quiet locality, very welcoming. Handy to town good value for money. Yes I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts, an excellent stay. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were friendly and nothing was too much trouble easy walk to town
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

Merv

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host Introduced himself and actually took us to our room which is very rare.Nice quiet room and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Velu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff. Amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the two of us. Room was lovely, and the hosts were fabulous. Absolutely recommend this, top notch for very reasonable price!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
snic spacious rooms, value for mony
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

Clean, comfortable and great service!

Customer service was great and so very informative about things to do and places to eat in the area. We even got a personal escort to our room. Rooms well appointed and comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tor

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

Friendly and clean

Supwr friendly and helpful hosts. Clean room and pleasent atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is good although it was noisy due to being by a busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024