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The Sails Nelson

5.0 star property

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nelson Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite (Twin)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sails Nelson

Luxury guesthouse in Nelson with free parking
This smoke-free guesthouse features a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a corner/local shop are on-site.
The Sails Nelson offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 5-star guest house has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nelson guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sails Nelson. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Trafalgar Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, convenience store and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Trafalgar Park and 11 minutes on foot from Nelson Market
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Sails Nelson. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Nelson guest house is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Nelson Sails
Sails Motel Nelson
Sails Nelson
Sails Nelson Motel
The Sails Nelson Nelson
The Sails Nelson Guesthouse
The Sails Nelson Guesthouse Nelson

The Sails Nelson Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 685 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are perfectly clean and well stocked. The staff was wonderful. It's a perfect location for walking to town or along the water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, HOLLAND

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sails was easy to get to and the suite was spotless. We ended up arriving later than the office was open due to a late ferry arrival, but they easily helped us get our key. Thank you so much for everything! We loved our stay with you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful apartment style lodging. Our place was well equipped, modern, high quality bathroom and furnishings. Location was walkable to town. Really liked the place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really high quality motel & staff .

Sherrie was so welcoming !!! The motel is immaculately clean, bright and modern , with a fantastically equipped kitchen area , dishwasher with the dishwasher soap supplied, and access to washing machines and dryers on the ground floor. The bathroom was large with fluffy towels & lovely soar, conditioner and shampoo. The nespresso coffee machine had plenty of pods and fresh milk was waiting in the fridge . Our room was downstairs, so had a little patio area with chairs , and space to put a drying rack ( from the laundry) outside. Iron and ironing board and a safe were supplied along with bathrobes and crisp white sheets . Very impressed at the attention to detail, and unlike other motels we have used, even had salt and pepper mills .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class property exactly as described stylish, comfortable, spotlessly clean, well appointed and a convenient location for Nelson Centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable 5 night stay. Our expectations were exceeded. Thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone considering a week in Nelson.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Stay at the The Sails

My husband and I had a brief but delightful stay at The Sails in Nelson. The room was clean and comfortable, with amenities including a small kitchen (featuring a sink, microwave, small stove, and dishwasher) as well as access to shared laundry facilities. The host was incredibly friendly and even offered to help transfer our laundry while we were out hiking in Abel Tasman National Park. The location is excellent, just a short walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with comfortable bed as promised by our host. Walking distance to restuarants. Large TV with Netflix. Easy in and out location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I dislike is the vanity which is too tiny. Everything else is good. The best I like is the generous supply of tea, coffee and milk. The tea is very delicious. Thanks the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samisoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read about this luxury motel on a blog (the author raved about it), and thank goodness I did! It was modern, new, spotless, ginormous (the shower stall was the size of most bathrooms!), well-appointed, comfortable (most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in), handy to zillions of restaurants and stores, and came with a parking spot right below the room (no trudging through a huge lot). Cherie at the front desk was friendly and helpful. I would absolutely recommend The Sails and stay here again without question.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priti, Ellicott City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Great location and very friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Sails in Nelson

Or stay at the Sails was amazing, the room was lovely and large, the bed was incredibly comfortable and the duvet lovely. A great bathroom with a large shower. Good facilities in the kitchen area, we would highly recommend this venue in Nelson. It was very close to the town and all restaurants, supermarkets etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ship shape

Super welcoming staff, great apartment design and kept to a new standard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sails is a great place to stay. Clean, friendly staff and good location to town walking. Has kitchen equipped to provide ease with food. Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024