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21 Trafalgar St The Wood Nelson, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand
#35 of 43 hotels in Nelson
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 595 hotel reviews
7.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.4
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
7.1
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Staff
7.9
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Value for money
7.2
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Free Wifi
8.6
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Reviewed: April 21, 2025
San_san_lee
Brunei152 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Nice stay within Nelson”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The WiFi is intermittent and the TV (works on digital signal) also did not function well. The utensils are fully equipped - The mugs are however with coffee stain but we could manage. We were placed on 2nd floor and next to stairs so we could hear a bit of movement but it is understandable as the motel is fully booked.
The location of the motel is good and within walking distance to the city centre and close to some great eateries. It is unfortunate that it rain rather heavily during our stay so we did not do much walking. The rooms are spacious and bed is warm.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 12, 2025
Scott
Australia8 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were friendly and accommodating to our early check-in request.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Huata
New Zealand1 review7.0“Comfy and quiet”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quiet
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Sharon
New Zealand5 Reviews8.0“Ideal for our 1 night stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Awesome location - very close to town
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Jude
New Zealand11 Reviews7.0“Or stay was enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
The rooms were a little bit worn and the cushions looked a bit grubby. For the price I would expect it to be very clean and well kept.
Location was good and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Judith
New Zealand6 Reviews8.0“Was comfortable, clean and central for my needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Parking spaces too close to driveway
Location was perfect and close by to airport
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
John
New Zealand26 Reviews8.0“Whole complex needs some updating”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit tired
Well appointed room
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Ian
United Kingdom25 Reviews7.0“It worked for us.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little tired, unfortunately our ac did not work. Location good, convenient to walk to the centre and a good stepping off point for a trip to Abel Tasman.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Jennifer
New Zealand1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs upgrading.
The unit is dated and the furniture is worn. But it has all that is needed. The beds were OK. Single beds are narrower than a standard single. It wasn't in the high price bracket so I guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Vicki
New Zealand1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had to ask for milk. One other person not part of our group staying same place asked us for toilet paper as they had none and office was closed. Not major but things you expect. Grounds were untidy but room was good
Location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Laura
New Zealand14 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tea, coffee etc. but no milk. Asked the cleaner for milk and got told there hadn’t been a milk run yet so went bought our own.
Location was great for what we needed. Staff were nice.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Pauline
New Zealand1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ice box was in dire need of de-frosting. I wanted to unplug it but the power socket was behind the fridge so I thought this may have been the reason that it hadn't been de-iced in awhile
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Thomas
New Zealand4 Reviews7.0“Easy stay great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Floor was a bit dirty, looked like it had not be cleaned properly
Good location and rooms had everything needed
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Rebecca
United Kingdom8 Reviews8.0“Good location as short walk into town and has all you need”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff weren't there at any point during our stay so could not get change for the laundry room and we desperately needed to do laundry before it closed at 9pm.
Had all the facilities we needed like a fridge, hairdryer, laundry. Check in easy.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Elisabeth
New Zealand5 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sofa bed wasn't made up.
Quiet, clean, comfortable.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Vanessa
New Zealand27 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dated
Location
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Mathilde
United Kingdom6 Reviews6.0“Good location, comfortable beds, but outdoor not matching picture”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Outside cleanliness needs to be reviewed. There was no spaces left for us to park when we arrived and we had to sort ourselves out. They had also not enough towels and initially only gave us one towel for 4 of us. I had to go back to reception and ended up getting another couple.
Location was good and easy to find. Comfortable bed and quiet location.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 22, 2024
Roy
Australia7 Reviews8.0“Clean, comfortable amd central”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Basic landscaping and maintenance needed outside the rooms and complex gardens. Not a major issue but some simple maintenance would make a significant difference to make the entrance and exterior more inviting.
Nice and central - able to walk easily into town to restaurants, shops and cafes. Room Good family room and well presented and clean.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Ella
New Zealand3 Reviews6.0“Was pleasant but rooms could be cleaner.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleaning of the rooms could be better. There was rubbish left under the bed from past customers. Our coffee mugs had lip stick stains on them, not sure if the cleaner checks that. Showers are starting to grow mould.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 26, 2024
Catherine
New Zealand38 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location. Bad plumbing”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Comfortable units. Bad plumbing: poor drainage and when the manager fixed the drainage, nasty stuff came out of the pipes.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 23, 2024
Fiona
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Provided comfortable accommodation in a good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The size of the room for my second stay was too big for me as a solo traveller and therefore cost me more than I needed to pay
Location was ideal for access to town centre and the intercity bus stop.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 19, 2024
Barbara
New Zealand19 Reviews7.0“Enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit tired and poor shower.
Spacious rooms, huge bed, close to town
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Ron
New Zealand35 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Good location, needing some maintenance to make the stay more enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Disappointed with lack of maintenance in our room. We had issues that we reported on day one, however it was not resolved in our three days.
Really good location, easy walking into town. Staff very friendly.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Guy
Australia5 Reviews7.0“A busy trip but nice to have a quiet and comfortable place to sleep.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing.
Budget motel, but the room was a small unit with a kitchenette and separate bedroom. There was plenty of space to relax and to work. To reach the city centre was only a short walk and the location was very quiet.
Stayed in October 2024
