Kings Gate Motel, gay-friendly hotel in Nelson
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Kings Gate Motel

Google (135) 3.7
Tripadvisor (105) 4.0
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While some guests found the rooms to be clean and well-equipped with a good location, many reviewers strongly advise against staying here. Common complaints include a general lack of maintenance, broken facilities, and negative interactions with management, with some guests describing the owner as rude and aggressive.

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G3.7 🦉4.0
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Address
21 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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Phone
03 546 9108
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Website
www.kingsgatemotel.co.nz

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About this place Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel is a mainstream budget motel at 21 Trafalgar Street in The Wood, the residential area just north of central Nelson. It is listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. It rates 3.7 on Google from about 135 reviews, which points to basic, functional rooms rather than anything special. Nelson's centre, with its cafés, Saturday market and Christ Church Cathedral, is about a ten-minute walk away. The town is a common base for Abel Tasman National Park, about an hour's drive away. Check the website for unit types and parking.

Features

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

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3.7
★★★★☆
135 reviews

Based on 135 Google reviews.

Vickie Cooper Jun 2026
★★★★☆

We have just completed a 6 night stay. Was to be 3, however due to unforseen circumstances, we had to extend. Family/Whanau joined us midway. We were really impressed with the accommodating manner of both Rupert and MacKenzie. Attended to our every need promptly. Nothing was a problem. Well appointed units, great beds, excellent location. Will certainly return. Thanks team!

Niuone Eliuta Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

This motel deserve no star rating at all.

Tony Wallace May 2026
★★★★★
faizan khan Mar 2026
★★★☆☆
Kenneth Tärnström (Tärnis) Feb 2026
★★☆☆☆

Central but close to busy road. The room was not fresh with torn and dirty curtains and sofa. The swimming pool was closed because the owner does not want to pay maintenance.

Lysandra Thomas Feb 2026
★★★★★

Amazing hosts thanks so much I have never been anywhere so friendly. Chilled vibes perfect for a week off and the upstairs we had was perfect to sit and enjoy a coffee. Super close to town. Love the ginger cat too nice feel for someone away from home x

Donald Kumar Feb 2026
★☆☆☆☆

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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