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The Sails Nelson

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub
Reception
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    2 min walk
  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    5 min walk
  • Nelson Provincial Museum
    11 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

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Living area

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

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 the area

Nelson

The Sails Nelson is centrally located in Nelson, a 2-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 11 minutes by foot from Nelson Market. .This luxury guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Founders Park.
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What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Founders Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Natureland Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yello Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sails Nelson

Luxury Nelson guesthouse in The Wood with free parking
The Sails Nelson offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Nelson guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi 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 irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 65-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 667 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 667 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 667 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 667 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 667 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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ll set out clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews considered prior to booking were on point. Could not fault a thing. Very comfortable, convenient and clean. Service was impeccable, very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalen

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities, walking distance to anything you’d need. The room was beautifully decorated and clean. Best part of our stay was the excellent customer service we received. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

micah, auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Best Nelson has to offer, lovely friendly service and beautiful rooms. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small property but spacious rooms. A walk to any places like coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, Pegasus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was incredible. Close to the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant. Nicest accommodation we stayin in our 3 week south island holiday. Beautiful bed. A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, easy parking. Easy walk to the best restaurants in town. Friendly service. Would definitely stay here again if ever come back to Nelson.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debrah, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay in Nelson. Clean and well stocked apartments.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sari

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittnee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was incredible! The staff and accommodations are top notch! Will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay friendly people
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024