The Sails offers luxurious 5-star accommodations with free Ultra Fast WIFI, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony or patio. Guests enjoy free bicycle rental and free on-site parking. The modern accommodations offers a lounge area with a 65 inch LED 4K TV. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel benches. Some accommodations also offers a spa bath. The Sails Nelson is just 1476 feet from Nelson’s shops and restaurants, and 15 minutes’ walk from Nelson Cathedral. Tahunanui Beach is 8 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Don
    United States United States
    Modern, very clean and comfortable. Staff was excellent and a great source of local knowledge. Location was close to town and walkable, while very nice as a home base
  • Niels
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location right on the edge of downtown so not to busy but just enough of a distance to walk to get food
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    Very comfortable and convenient property. It was super clean and staff was friendly.
  • Carla
    United States United States
    This is my second stay at the Sails. Very clean and well equipped room. Nice to have a private porch to sit and enjoy the greenery. Easy walk to downtown. Has laundry facilities on site. Staff were great and helpful. Plan to return.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Excellent location, amazing staff, very clean with lots of room and the most comfortable beds of any hotel we have stayed. We ordered breakfast every morning and found every option delicious. The pancakes with fried banana was amazing! Heather and...
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    Heather was so welcoming and kind! The room was lovely and I appreciated having kitchen facilities. The location was quiet yet convenient to town.
  • Gary
    United States United States
    Excellent property in Nelson! Very clean, walking distance to the center, very comfortable rooms, great facilities, and warm, welcoming host!
  • Karen
    United States United States
    Great value, large clean comfy space and friendly staff. Nicely appointed kitchenette. While on a Main Street location, it was quiet at night.
  • Jay
    United States United States
    Super clean, great location and friendly at the front desk.
  • Ian
    Thailand Thailand
    Spacious, modern room a few minutes walk from the town centre.

Area info

Amenities of The Sails Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safe

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Sails Nelson takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardEftposCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Sails Nelson of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about The Sails Nelson