Our pick
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson, NZ
★ 5-star9.8/101,442 reviews
0.53 km (0.33 mi) from original
English
Admirals Nelson vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.7Rooms are described as lovely, spacious, and well-presented.
Cleanliness
9.7Overall cleanliness praised in multiple reviews, particularly for orderly and spotless rooms.
Location
10.0Many reviews highlight the great location, close to city attractions and amenities.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
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Key differences
Rooms
Palazzo Motor Lodge9.7
The Hotel Nelson8.5
Cleanliness
Palazzo Motor Lodge9.7
The Hotel Nelson8.5
Location
Palazzo Motor Lodge10.0
Admirals Nelson9.0
Service
Palazzo Motor Lodge10.0
Admirals Nelson9.2
Food & Breakfast
Palazzo Motor Lodge9.7
The Hotel Nelson8.0
Amenities & Facilities
Palazzo Motor Lodge9.7
Admirals Nelson8.6
Value
Palazzo Motor Lodge9.7
The Hotel Nelson8.5
Admirals Nelson amenity advantages
Shuttle service
The Hotel Nelson amenity advantages
Swimming poolRoom serviceBusiness centerConcierge serviceSun loungers or beach chairs
Century Park amenity advantages
Wheelchair accessible
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Admirals Nelson
8.9/10The Hotel Nelson
8.8/10Century Park
9.3/10Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.8/10Rooms
Admirals Nelson
8.8Rooms were reported as spacious and comfortable, with good amenities.
The Hotel Nelson
8.5Some reports of outdated rooms and issues with noise from other guests, but generally spacious and clean.
Century Park
9.2Guests noted spacious, well-maintained, and modern rooms.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.7Rooms are described as lovely, spacious, and well-presented.
Cleanliness
Admirals Nelson
8.7Various reviews mention clean rooms and facilities.
The Hotel Nelson
8.5Multiple reviews noted cleanliness was generally good, but one review mentioned a bad smell impacting their stay.
Century Park
9.2Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness of the rooms.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.7Overall cleanliness praised in multiple reviews, particularly for orderly and spotless rooms.
Location
Admirals Nelson
9.0Guests appreciated the great location, being within walking distance to the township.
The Hotel Nelson
9.5The location is frequently described as super convenient and right in the middle of Nelson.
Century Park
9.2Multiple reviews appreciate the superb location with nearby amenities.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
10.0Many reviews highlight the great location, close to city attractions and amenities.
Service
Admirals Nelson
9.2Several reviewers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
The Hotel Nelson
9.5Numerous reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Century Park
9.7Many reviews mention exceptional and friendly service from the staff.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
10.0Guests appreciated the warmth and helpfulness of the owners.
Sleep & Noise
Admirals Nelson
—The Hotel Nelson
—Century Park
—Palazzo Motor Lodge
—Food & Breakfast
Admirals Nelson
8.7No specific feedback in reviews, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Hotel Nelson
8.0Some reviews indicated the restaurant was mediocre with limited options.
Century Park
9.2No specific mentions but assumed standard for the hotel tier.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.7There were no specific comments, assigned the target overall rating.
Amenities & Facilities
Admirals Nelson
8.6Most amenities met guest expectations, although WiFi was mentioned negatively by some.
The Hotel Nelson
9.0Amenities like WiFi and kitchen facilities received positive mentions.
Century Park
9.2Reviews praise the pleasant amenities and modern facilities available.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.7Amenities such as a kitchenette and Netflix were positively mentioned.
Value
Admirals Nelson
9.0Many guests stated they felt the accommodation was good value for what they received.
The Hotel Nelson
8.5General consensus that the price is decent for the facilities, though some felt it wasn't worth it due to issues.
Century Park
9.1Guests feel they received excellent value for their stay.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.7Guests felt the accommodations were worth the price based on comfort and service.
Landmarks
Admirals Nelson
Fairfield ParkThe Hotel Nelson
Fairfield ParkCentury Park
Wellington ReservePalazzo Motor Lodge
Wellington Reserve