CEDAR GROVE MOTOR LODGE, Nelson – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Cedar Grove Motor Lodge offers 23 self-contained units including studios, executive studios with spa baths, one-bedroom units, and a two-bedroom family unit. All accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens with 2-burner stovetops, microwaves, and refrigerators. Executive units add dishwashers, and one-bedroom suites include half-size ovens. Rooms include Sky TV with 50+ channels, DVD players, complimentary Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with May Chang natural toiletries. Each unit has an outdoor patio or balcony with seating.
On-Site Facilities
The property provides free on-site parking and a guest laundry with washing machines ($3 per load) and dryers ($1 for 15 minutes). Luggage storage is available. Continental breakfast is offered for guests. The motel has wheelchair-accessible studio units with wet floor bathrooms.
Central Nelson Location
Located at the corner of Trafalgar and Grove Streets, Cedar Grove Motor Lodge is a 2-minute walk from Nelson's city center and shopping district. It sits less than 2 minutes from the Maitai River and 5 minutes from Trafalgar Centre. Nelson Airport is a 10-minute drive away. The property is named after the historic cedar tree at its entrance.
Nearby Attractions Access
The motel is a 3-minute walk from the Movie Theatre and a 7-minute walk from the Saturday Markets at Montgomery Car Park. Riverside Pool & Gym is 8 minutes away on foot, while Suter Art Gallery and Queen's Gardens are 10 minutes away. Founder's Historic Village is a 20-minute walk or short drive. Tahunanui Beach is a 5-minute drive, and Rabbit Island is 30 minutes by car.
Regional Exploration Base
Cedar Grove serves as a base for exploring Abel Tasman National Park (gateway at Marahau, 5km from Kaiteriteri Beach), Nelson Lakes National Park (featuring Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa), and Golden Bay attractions including Waikoropupu Springs and Farewell Spit. The area offers tramping, kayaking, cycling on the Great Taste Trail, and visits to local vineyards and orchards. Airport transfers and wine trail tours can be arranged.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor