Located on the main road into Nelson, a short walk from the retail/business area. Very nicely appointed room and situated on the river. Our room was on the side of the motel facing the road, but we did not hear the traffic at all. A local paper was delivered to the door compliments of the management. The motel looks fairly... more

Aside from a rather frosty welcome when we checked in, Trailways was a fine base for a few days in Nelson. Our room overlooked the car park/tiny swimming pool, so no views, but it was comfortable, every room has a spa bath and the bed was one of the most comfortable we encountered in an NZ motel. Trailways seems to... more

We stayed one night and paid extra for a room on the river, $125 NZD. We found the walls paper thin and we heard entire conversations in the room next door. When I called the front desk to see if we could move or move the guy next door, she chuckled at me and just repeated the question back to... more

The room was spacious and everything was clean, BUT the restaurant prices for all meals was pricey. You can get better prices outside. more

Excellent hotel. The staff are the most friendly and welcoming I've ever experienced, nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is small and friendly, and felt very homely even though we were the other side of the world. The rooms are very modern with underfloor heating and if you can, go for a riverview room. Ours was on the first... more

The location was great, right in the middle of town near all the restaurants. I think they were refurbishing when we were there, I'm sure it will be nice when it's finished. The smell of paint was rather overwhelming and our room had a cable sticking out the wall. The room was clean and a decent size. The bathroom had... more