Top-rated motel business
An outstanding opportunity to secure one of Nelson's most consistently rated #1 motel and Travelers Choice 2026. Positioned on a high-profile Rutherford Street site, five minutes' walk from the CBD and two minutes from the Rutherford Conference Centre, Palazzo offers an established business with a proven reputation and track record.
Purpose-built in 2000 and progressively upgraded since, the motel comprises 16 air-conditioned, double-glazed luxury rooms and suites with designer kitchenettes, 55-inch smart TVs and spa baths to selected units. A 9.5 out of 10 rating across almost 1,000 reviews reflects a well-run operation at the premium end of the Nelson market.
With a balanced mix of leisure and corporate guests, supported by repeat conference, events and sporting trade, this is a rare opportunity to secure a high-performing accommodation business in central Nelson.
Contact Gill Ireland or Seb Hickman today for more information and to arrange an inspection of the business. Being sold as a leasehold going concern.
Purpose-built in 2000 and progressively upgraded since, the motel comprises 16 air-conditioned, double-glazed luxury rooms and suites with designer kitchenettes, 55-inch smart TVs and spa baths to selected units. A 9.5 out of 10 rating across almost 1,000 reviews reflects a well-run operation at the premium end of the Nelson market.
With a balanced mix of leisure and corporate guests, supported by repeat conference, events and sporting trade, this is a rare opportunity to secure a high-performing accommodation business in central Nelson.
Contact Gill Ireland or Seb Hickman today for more information and to arrange an inspection of the business. Being sold as a leasehold going concern.
Key features
Established business
Purpose-built in 2000 and progressively upgraded since, with the current owners investing across rooms, exterior, gardens, security and Wi-Fi over their seven years of ownership.
Star rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across over 1,000 guest reviews on Trip Advisor, with Travellers' Choice 2026 recognition placing Palazzo at the premium end of the Nelson accommodation market.
