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Admirals Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Nelson with free parking

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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
The current price is AED 246
AED 283 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

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

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Basic Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
26 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 6 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬13 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
  • Secured bicycle storage 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

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 15 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Admirals Motor Inn on 19 December 2025 start from $94.62, including 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?

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. 201 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 338 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

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are always friendly and happy. Room is well present with great space to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room with a beautiful view of the park. The motel was easy walking distance to the central city and restaurants. The owner of the motel was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host has been very welcoming and the room was nice and warm. Also good parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town ideal position, friendly staff and owner very friendly, we have stayed at the motel before.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Samik

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ketiana

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

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a fantastic place to stay! The staff was incredibly welcoming, making us feel right at home, and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. We highly recommend this place and would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lora

Very friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Jayne

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

Great place

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

8/10 Good

Margit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay and helpful and friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josefine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great motel!

Fraser and his wife were super nice and helpful! The room was perfect for our stay and clean. And it had everything you needed for a longer stay if you wanted to cook.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

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

jean

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