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Kings Gate Motel

Nelson · New Zealand

21 Trafalgar Street, The WoodView location

8.0/10Excellent144 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition7.6/107.6
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Kings Gate Motel

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and barbecue grills. Luggage storage and laundry facilities are available, along with free self-parking. The 11 individually decorated guestrooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, and private balconies or patios.

A 40-inch Smart TV with satellite programming and complimentary Wi-Fi are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Kings Gate Motel is centrally located in Nelson, steps from Trafalgar Park and a short walk from the Nelson Provincial Museum.

You’ll be within a mile of the Nelson Market and Queens Gardens, and Nelson Airport (NSN) is 5. 3 miles away.

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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.

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.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Events/parties not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from October to May.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Trafalgar Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Anzac Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Montgomery Square 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nelson Provincial Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nelson Market 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Christ Church Cathedral 1 km / 0.6 mi
Flamedaisy Glass Design 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Suter 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Queens Gardens 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Founders Heritage Park 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Fairfield Park 1.5 km / 1 mi
South Pacific Distillery 1.6 km / 1 mi
Miyazu Japanese Gardens 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Victory Square 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Lift accessExtra charge
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  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Children playground
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Room types

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.QN

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  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG

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    KING SIZE BED

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    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.KG

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  • DOUBLE THREE BEDSDOUBLE • THREE BEDSDBL.3B

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    THREE BEDS

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    DOUBLE THREE BEDS

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    DOUBLE
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.3B

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  • TRIPLE KING BED ONE BEDROOMTRIPLE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMTPL.B1-KG

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    TRIPLE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    TRIPLE
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    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: TPL.B1-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Kings Gate Motel

8.0
Excellent
144 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2026
Heather
Good, spacious unit layout, well equipped kitchen, comfortable seating and all the amenities required.
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2026
ANNETTE
The staff were not friendly. Had to ask for fresh towels. The room did not look anything like the photos.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Cherie
Good motel, would be happy to stay again. Some older items and facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Garry
Didn't use parking. The kitchen was well equipped but I only made coffee or tea.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Colin
X
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Alexander
Great motel. Friendly staff, friendly cats, great parking, and good sized rooms. Very happy.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2026
Martin
Parking was good, but no oven or grill, limiting what you could cook
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Janet
Clean room, friendly staff
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2026
Kelli
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2026
Di
Staff were great. Leaving a bag with them for a few days was a blessing while walking the Heaphy Track
4/10
Poor
05 Feb 2026
Gary
The room was tired and not clean. Very poor quality.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Feb 2026
Annette
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
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2026
Brent
Lights in room not working.
Business
4/10
Poor
19 Jan 2026
stefan
Property is poorly maintained with pool closed and room lights not working etc
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2026
Emily
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!
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jan 2026
Tracy
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Anne-Marie
Lovely managers, very quiet motel. Clean and lots of room for family of 4 in a one bedroom.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Bart
Very easy parking, clean room, well equipped kitchen.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Keith
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
2/10
Poor
25 Sep 2025
Liam
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.
4/10
Poor
16 Sep 2025
John
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
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2025
Shane
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2025
Trasena
Very comfy bed, staff very helpful. Good value for money.
2/10
Poor
08 May 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Business Partner
2/10
Poor
04 Apr 2025
Siquan
I and my wife stayed
4/10
Poor
22 Mar 2025
Chris
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Mar 2025
Amber
Good location but a bit unkempt.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
gary
Great location
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
sandra
Nice and convenient
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Heidi
Loved the lovely welcome from our hostess, nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend great service, comfortable had everything we needed.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
10 Feb 2025
Trish
Very friendly & helpful staff .

The 2bedroom unit was in poor condition, mould on the ceiling of the bathroom, the oven still had crumbs & the icebox was unusable due to ice buildup.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Feb 2025
Bethany
Property looked much different in photos than it did in person. Cockroach running along walls, dirty under the furniture, very small. Pool was a mess. Overall very unhappy with my stay.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2025
Robyn
It was rather nosiy in room 7 with banging and so on most of the night
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Weekend Away

Nelson is a lovely place to stay. Weather was warm & a great vibe in the town centre. The motel has parking but it's easy to walk into the town centre. It was comfortable with separate little kitchen & bathroom. Nice cafe next to river about 5 mins walk from motel.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Nov 2024
REBECCA

Never again!

From the get go there was next to none customer service. The managers were arguing as I arrived and carried on even after I rang the bell. I was not alone in hearing this as another guest told me they heard it too. When we got back from dinner there were 5 guests who could not get hold of anyone to give them their room. Other guests and myself helped them out by offering them beds in our rooms. I literally had 3 strangers sleeping in one of my bedrooms. The shower was clogged and didn’t drain away and the shower pressure was very low, hard to rinse hair out before the shower base overflowed. There was 1/2 roll of toilet paper with no spares. Overall an awful experience.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2024
Lorraine
Property was in need of a serious makeover. Appeared old and worn.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Rosemary
All good. Had used the property before and so knew what to expect
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2024
Maria
Conveniently located to trafalgar centre, unit was clean but left over food and milk in fridge was off putting. Shower wash was also empty.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2024
Ian

An OK stay

We booked a garden studio and were a bit disappointed to be backing onto the laundry and as such our bathroom smelt a bit fusty.

Our outside space was also disappointing as there was a bench perched on uneven slabs so was not level and not really user friendly.

The corner bath with shower over was a bit precarious to get into without a proper handrail to grab or curtain around either and the shower head was too low for me being 6ft.

Overall we thought the place was a little tired and in need of an upgrade.

Great addition of access to the pool.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2024
Nikki
Great accommodatiom. Clean and spacious. Lovely host
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2023
Mathias

Ok for 1 night but could be better

Serves it's purpose for a short 1 night stopover.

The room is dark and there is very little privacy if the curtains are not drawn since the room was very exposed to the general carpark and staircase.

Lack of counter space and hooks in the bathroom.
Stains on bathroom wall.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2023
Geoffrey
Staff not available 0830 when we wanted to check out
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2023
Kahurangi
Beautiful clean & tidy motel , walking distance to town , highly recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2023
Simon
Everything I needed
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Ang
Big room. Clean and quiet. Easy walk to town. Value for money
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
Helen
I have stayed there 3 times in the last year and a half, always like Kingsgate excellent host, tidy motel, helpful hosts and staff, friendly, great place to stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2023
Caitlyn
Awesome location. Really friendly owners. Great size rooms. Thanks for having us!
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2023
Verified traveler

Pleasant Stay

Pleasant stay, had everything we needed. Convenient location, walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Glad we had a park adjacent to the office.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2023
Elaine
Great location as only a short walk into town plus has a supermarket nearby. A gem of a place, would fully recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2023
Jane
Friendly helpful service and comfortable well equipped accommodation
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2023
Daniel
The upgrade to a 1 bedroom apartment was much appreciated and was clean and comfortable. The pool was excellent, but the fridge has a bad vibration which was noisy during the night.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2023
Bryan
Great location close to town.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2023
Alison
Close to downtown, so everything was walkable. Friendly staff rushed my room when I arrived early for check in. Exceptionally clean. Excellent place to stay in Nelson. Thank you!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2023
CHARLES

Great location and a generous size.

Very close to the main shopping street, a big supermarket and the rugby ground. Parking was always easy and access to the room was up an external flight of steps and along an outside walkway. There are also ground floor apartments with easier access. The room was particularly generous with plenty of space despite a king size bed. The small separate kitchen had all we needed (microwave, sink, cook top, plates and cutlery) and the separate bathroom was also generous. We didn't use the pool but it looked to be a decent size and sheltered.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2023
Maree Esme

Clean, comfy & great location.

Family group of 5 with adult children enjoyed our stay. Clean & comfy with ample space. We were upgraded to a 2 bedroom apartment which was ideal. We were able to check in an hour earlier when we arrived to park the car. It is an easy walk to CBD and lovely walking tracks around the river/creek. Management staff very welcoming & easy to talk to. Close to main roads, but no traffic noise at night. We enjoyed our stay & highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2023
Verified traveler
Owner contacted me due to situation happening in Nelson and advised to cancel my booking and offered to help looking for other accommodation for me. Appreciated the communication.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2022
James
A nice little place, OGC the beaten path. Owner on site and happy to help.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2022
David
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Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2022
Karen
Short walk to to the city centre to the eating places. Very quiet with pleasant surroundings. The unit was clean and very presentable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
Suzanne
Excellent for the short time we were there.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2022
Eleanore
Spacious, comfortable and modern. Lovely bed, beautiful bathroom with excellent shower, we’ll equipped kitchen. Comfy sofa etc too. Very nice stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2022
Natasha
Clean, warm and spacious in a great location
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2022
Lloyd
Handy to CBD, restaurants etc. Ideal for our one night stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2022
Kesia
Clean tidy property. Close walking distance to city centre. Perfect place to stay for overnight stop over.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2021
Verified traveler

Great place to stay

Great place to stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Great location and friendly staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2021
R A

Short Stroll to the City

Rooms are set back from main road so noise was not an issue. We found Kings Gate clean and comfortable. Was a short flat walk into the main town. Motel was very good value for money paid.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2021
Verified traveler
Good size room and hany location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2021
Verified traveler
Nice and handy, easy to get too. Hosts very friendly and helpful.
Poor water pressure.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
good place to sleep
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Lovely and clean, good location and great staff.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
Modern well appointed units, walking distance to city centre
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
We arrived late but had organised this a few days earlier. The staff member who greeted me was not very pleasant and told me she tried to call but I had no missed call. She questioned me about pre advising our late arrival. Also I didnt get to pay as I wanted as she had already charged my credit card with a surcharge. Our room was spacious and quiet but the bin was full from the previous guests. Disappointing stay and wouldnt recommend. Sorry
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Jan 2021
Jane
We chose this motel because it had a pool. This turned out to be unusable but no-one told us even after I booked an extra night and then met the owner at check-in. It was murky and green and there wasn't even a sign up to apologise. Other gripes were a full stinky bin that hadn't been emptied, a broken fridge, and a dirty duvet cover which had been clearly soiled. When I asked for another duvet a friendly apologetic member of staff gave me what we discovered later that night was a mattress protector.
Perhaps the usual cleaner was unavailable as other beds and bathrooms were clean. You can overlook a few things but the pool was a deal-breaker and if I hadn't paid upfront we would have gone elsewhere. Sadly would not recommend.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
Great for family with 3 children as 2nd bedroom was spacious even with 3 single beds. Handy location
Leisure Family

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Kings Gate Motel
21 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand

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