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Kings Gate Motel

3.5 star property

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King Studio
One Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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21 Trafalgar St, The Wood, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Founders Heritage Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Studio

King Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom | Living area

One Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom | Private kitchen

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Nelson

With a stay at Kings Gate Motel, you'll be centrally located in Nelson, steps from Trafalgar Park and within a 10-minute walk of Nelson Provincial Museum. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nelson Market and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Queens Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Founders Heritage Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Tides - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Kings Gate Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 135 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls, ceilings had many dirt marks and cobwebs. Door to water closet has filthy hand marks which I removed in 5 seconds. Curtains were filthy and/or ripped. Blind in kitchen didn’t work at all. They did not suit the layout of the windows and entryway. No privacy without blocking light. Zero greeting including check in for a 5 night stay!!!! A posted note on the office door and an unlocked door to a room was all we got. I had requested a room on the upper level many months before we arrived. Didn’t get it or any message indicating this was not possible. Overall impression was not friendly. Motel looked quite dilapitated. I’m not sure how the ratings changed so rapidly since I booked. I would never have booked this place if the reviews weren’t favourable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were great. Leaving a bag with them for a few days was a blessing while walking the Heaphy Track
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and not clean. Very poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Annette, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes the staff were great and room was nice and clean. Just needs a few things sorting out. The free standing lamp wasnt working in the lounge. The kitchen sink tap was loose. Curtains in the bedroom were worn with holes and need replacing. Otherwise all good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lights in room not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

stefan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is poorly maintained with pool closed and room lights not working etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, and it was nice having our own little "house". The shower was in the spa bathtub, so there was no curtain. We didn't have a specific parking spot, but there was enough around so that wasn't an issue. The staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and dirty. Very underequipped for a 2 bedroom apartment. Fridge was leaking. Some lights did not work. The filters in the air conditioner unit were filthy. The stove cooktop was dirty. There was no milk in the room or offered at check-in. The swimming pool was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely managers, very quiet motel. Clean and lots of room for family of 4 in a one bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy parking, clean room, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lights in room didn’t work. Cup put in cupboard dirty. Hod to & ask for fresh towels also asked if rooms where served every day told they must missed or room where booked for 4 days left after 3
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs found in my room, laid on the bed for 20 minutes and saw one crawling around next to me. I moved out and cancelled right away. Responsiveness from the hotel has been difficult for Expedia to refund the reservation. My friend also stayed and said he found roaches in his room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No smoke detector in unit - some light bulbs not working and black mould in bathroom of Unit 3 Best thing was 2 comfortable beds for our 5 night stay We won't book here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing. You could have a cold or boiling hot shower in the King Bed unit we stayed. Something seriously wrong with shower mixer. Unit tired…needs a face lift. Evidence of water damage in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trasena

Very comfy bed, staff very helpful. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here

Not good at all. Beware as photos are deceiving. Potentially fake. A complete dive!! One towel for two people staying. No hand towels, facecloths, bath mat. So over priced. Would have been better off at a camp ground motel and would have been way cheaper. The hosts will deny the claims I’m sure. Also if you read some of the past reviews, they just don’t stack up. Fake as well probably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Siquan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I and my wife stayed

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom table lamp globe missing and no kitchen dish cloth etc. Lounge layout a bit cluttered with mismatched sofas. On positive, parking right in front of unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but a bit unkempt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Loved the lovely welcome from our hostess, nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend great service, comfortable had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025