Saxton Lodge

5.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Nelson with free parking

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Property entrance
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Park View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk
Exterior
Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk
Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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103 Saxton Rd East, Stoke, Nelson, 7011
  • Place, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Hospital
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Room

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Super King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Located in Stoke within a 5-minute walk of Pic's Peanut Butter World, Saxton Lodge is within a 15-minute stroll of McCashin's Brewery. Each of the 48 rooms at this 5-star motel includes a balcony, a sitting area, and an electric kettle.

What's nearby

  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zink - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pc Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McCashin's Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Saxton Lodge

Eco-certified motel in Nelson with free parking
Guests of Saxton Lodge enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee in a common area. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and memory foam beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include balconies or patios, sitting areas, and electric kettles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 10 to 25 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at Saxton Lodge.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Saxton Lodge?

Saxton Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Saxton Lodge?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saxton Lodge on Oct 14, 2025 start from $100.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Saxton Lodge?

This motel is situated in Stoke within a short 4-minute walk of Pic's Peanut Butter World and also 13 minutes on foot from McCashin's Brewery. You'll also find Richmond Mall and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Saxton Lodge?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Saxton Lodge include a casino?

No, Saxton Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Saxton Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Saxton Lodge good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this motel include a memory foam mattress, a hydromassage showerhead, and free Internet access.

Does Saxton Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Saxton Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Saxton Lodge offers a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Saxton Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Saxton Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Saxton Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Saxton Lodge?

The closest major airport to Saxton Lodge is Nelson (NSN), which is 3.7 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Saxton Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Saxton Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring park or garden views.

Reviews

Saxton Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 427 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dion was absolutely fantastic in accommodating our requests, with great communication. The room was clean, modern and exactly what we needed. Thanks Saxton Lodge for the wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second 4 night stay and once again excellent. Thank you to all staff and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Saxton Lodge were amazing. I arrived late & after the dinner service had finished but the team still managed to arrange a beautiful meal to be bought to my room. That sort of service will see me coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose this this property as it is situated in the suburbs. Good parking and laundry facilities available. Clean and comfortable with helpful, friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

DENISE

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They were so kind in giving us numerous recommendations for dinner. More importantly, the room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great, the staff there were so nice and welcoming. Even though it is out of the city the rooms were clean, modern and very spacious. The only noise would be from the cars driving by. If you have a car this is a perfect spot, if you are traveling by bus you need to plan a little more but the bus stops are right across the street so still convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and spacious studio unit. Comfortable bed and lovely bathroom. Didn’t realise the unit had no cooking/kitchenette facilities but there was a communal kitchen we could use, along with a guest laundry. It was more akin to a large hotel room than a motel unit. The complex is on a busy corner so some traffic noise but overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

V

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities
Staff soooo helpful and polite. Room clean and spacious. Location perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm reception on arrival including local tourist info and milk for a cuppa. Would stay here again, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The owers were very helpful, providing suggestions on things to do and places to go. We will definitely stay there again when we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Everett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Oak Tree apartment was outstanding! Thank you for the chance to stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never stayed anywhere as welcoming or comfortable. The owners went above and beyond and could not have been more hospitable. The beds were super comfy and the location was great for getting to and from the airport, as well as buses to the Abel Tasman track. We seldom write reviews, but we are so grateful and will definitely stay again next time we’re in Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, really friendly staff, nice rooms thats why i keep going back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Dion, the hotel manager was awesome and soo very helpful and kind. The showers were hot and the room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guy at reception knoew my nam3 and was interested in my trip. Made us feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024