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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Google (265) 4.8
Tripadvisor (725) 4.8
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Visitors consistently praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the exceptional helpfulness and friendliness of the staff, particularly mentioning Vicky and Carey. While most found the location convenient for accessing the town centre, one reviewer noted it was a 10-15 minute walk.

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Address
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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Phone
03 546 6494
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Website
www.chelseapark.co.nz

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About this place Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge is a standard New Zealand motel on Rutherford Street in Nelson, a short walk from the town centre. Units are self-contained with kitchen facilities, which suits road-trippers heading to Abel Tasman or the Marlborough Sounds. It is a gay-friendly mainstream motel, not a gay venue. It rates 4.8 from about 265 reviews. Nelson has no dedicated gay bars, so this is a place to sleep between day trips rather than a base for nightlife.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.8
★★★★★
265 reviews

Based on 265 Google reviews.

Breen Family
Breen Family Jun 2026
★★★★★

We have used Chelsea Park 4 times previously and it is consistently very good. The owners go out of their way to be helpful.

Richard Blackmore
Richard Blackmore May 2026
★★★★★
Sandra K Robinson
Sandra K Robinson Mar 2026
★★★★★

Clean, comfy, quiet, and conveniently located (15 minute walk to town centre). The small private garden with a bistro table is the perfect place to chill with a glass of wine. Recommend.

Erica
Erica Mar 2026
★★★★★

Our room had balcony and plenty of light Comfortable stay

Joe O'Shaughnessy
Joe O'Shaughnessy Mar 2026
★★★★★

Room very clean and close to town centre. Recommend

Mark Mauer
Mark Mauer Mar 2026
★★★★★

Nice family owned motel. Clean and room cleaned daily. Good people!

Roger Hauri
Roger Hauri Mar 2026
★★★★★

Pleasant motel within walking distance of downtown. We were lucky to get a room, but it was a bit small. The kitchen is functional and has everything you need. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We would love to come back.

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Last updated on 9 November 2026

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