The Sails Nelson

5.0 star property
5-star luxury guest house near Trafalgar Park

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Front of property - evening/night
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Private kitchen
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Reception
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 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
  • The Tides Restaurant & Bar
    5 min walk
  • Nelson (NSN)
    14 min drive

Room options

Studio Suite, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite (Twin)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nelson

Central Nelson getaway .At this The Wood guesthouse, you'll be steps from Trafalgar Park and within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Market. Christ Church Cathedral and Founders Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 11 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Founders Park - 16 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive

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

5-star luxury guest house near Trafalgar Park
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.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. 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.

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 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

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 675 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel close to downtown Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible place to stay. The most comfiest bed my partner and I have had the pleasure of sleeping in on our many travels. Cleanliness and set out of the room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch accomodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top people and amenities with great proximity to shopping area and main roads into and through Nelson
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walk into main street. Lovely well equipped apartment. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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