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The Sails Nelson

5.0 star property

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Porch
Reception
Front of property – evening/night
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Founders Heritage Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sails Nelson

Luxury guesthouse with free parking, steps from Trafalgar Park
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 convenience store are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us 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 WiFi (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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Trafalgar Park and 11 minutes by 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 guesthouse is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 655 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 715 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay at the sails. Friendly service, clean and comfortable room with amazing loose leaf tea. Great recommendations from staff on some sight seeing adventures and great location in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts and easy proximity to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in all regards
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sails Nelson was absolutely amazing. Not only is the location central and within a quick walk to local cafes, restaurants, and the city centre; but the staff are super friendly, accomodating, and helpful. If I could give the Sails Nelson more then 5 stars, I most definitely would!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment and very comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. easy walk to town and immaculately clean! thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Stayed one night. Couldn’t work out the aircon / heat pump to turn off at night though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, modern, well laid out & close to town. Wonderful hosts. Highly recommended. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped. Nice spa bath. Quiet and warm rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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