Stoke sits between Nelson city and Richmond, about ten minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport, which makes it a practical base for flights, sports events at Saxton Field and days out across the region. The places below range from a ten-room motel on a quiet cul-de-sac and a 48-unit lodge opposite Saxton Field to a private heritage suite, plus a country pub hotel on the Monaco peninsula next door, and each publishes its own room types and location details.
1Boutique Motel
Boutique Motel is a small motel on Bail Street, a quiet cul-de-sac in Stoke between Nelson city and Richmond. Its ten self-contained rooms come in five studio styles, from an upstairs queen studio to king, spa and garden studios and a deluxe king with a separate bedroom. Every room has its own bathroom, a kitchenette, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the motel is about a ten-minute drive from Nelson Airport.
Services
- Classic studio with a queen bed
- King studio with a king and a single bed
- Deluxe king studio with a separate bedroom and living area
- Spa studio with a king bed and spa bath
- Garden studio with a private garden
Highlights
- Free off-street parking for guests
- Self check-in available after 6pm
- Free airport transfers for individual travellers who book direct
- Kitchenette in every room with a fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle
- Stoke Interchange bus stops about a minute’s walk away on Main Road
Customer Feedback
Location & Contact
Name: Boutique Motel
Address: 7 Bail Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011
Phone: 03 547 1439
Website: boutiquemotel.nz
2Saxton Lodge
Saxton Lodge is an independently run 48-unit motel on Saxton Road East in Stoke, directly opposite Saxton Field. Rooms are 33 square metre king, twin queen and family rooms, with an ensuite, fridge-freezer, toaster and kettle in each. The lodge has an on-site restaurant, a guest kitchen and barbecue area, and regularly hosts sports teams, school and tour groups as well as business and leisure travellers.
Services
- King rooms with a hydrotherapy shower
- Twin queen rooms for up to four guests
- Family rooms with a queen and two king single beds
- On-site restaurant and room service
- Buffet breakfasts and dinners for group bookings
Highlights
- Directly opposite the Saxton Field sports and recreation venue
- Conference and dining area for up to 35 people
- German and Polish spoken by the team
- Bus stops right outside, connecting to Nelson and Richmond
- Direct access to the cycle network and the Great Taste Trail
Location & Contact
Name: Saxton Lodge
Address: 103 Saxton Road East, Stoke, Nelson
Phone: 03 547 1375
Website: saxtonlodge.co.nz
3The Woodstock Suite
The Woodstock Suite is a private guest suite in the restored former stables of the historic Woodstock House on Covent Drive in Stoke, which dates from around 1854. Hosts Erik and Martine Kessler offer it as a single retreat with a super king bed, a rain shower and a Nespresso coffee machine, plus a private garden, a solar-heated swimming pool and a barbecue area for guests’ own use. It suits couples visiting family, wineries or events nearby.
Services
- Private suite in a heritage stables building
- Super king bed
- Rain shower
- Private garden and barbecue area
- Solar-heated swimming pool
Highlights
- Set in the former stables of Woodstock House, circa 1854
- Hosted by Erik and Martine Kessler
- Unlimited Wi-Fi and welcome treats on arrival
- Close to Saxton Stadium and the nearby sports fields
- Bookings by direct enquiry with the hosts
Location & Contact
Name: The Woodstock Suite
Address: 79 Covent Drive, Stoke, Nelson 7011
Phone: 022 500 8482
Website: woodstocksuite.co.nz
4The Honest Lawyer
The Honest Lawyer is a country pub, hotel and venue on Point Road on the Monaco peninsula, beside Stoke and close to Nelson Airport. Rooms are upstairs in the English-style pub building or in cottages in an adjacent building with views of the Point and the orchard, and every room has an en-suite. The restaurant and bar serve seasonal food, and the venue also hosts weddings, functions and quiz nights.
Services
- Deluxe king rooms in the cottages
- Rose Cottage with a sitting room and basic cooking facilities
- Standard king rooms, several with a bath
- Standard twin and single rooms
- Restaurant, bar and venue hire
Highlights
- En-suite bathroom in every room
- Free tea and coffee, internet access and heating in rooms
- Room service and portacots on request
- Parking outside each cottage room
- Weddings, functions and events hosted on site
Location & Contact
Name: The Honest Lawyer
Address: 1 Point Road, Monaco, Nelson
Phone: 03 547 4070
Website: honestlawyer.co.nz
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Accommodation in Stoke at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Boutique Motel | Free off-street parking for guests |
| Saxton Lodge | Directly opposite the Saxton Field sports and recreation venue |
| The Woodstock Suite | Set in the former stables of Woodstock House, circa 1854 |
| The Honest Lawyer | En-suite bathroom in every room |
How to Choose Accommodation in Stoke
Start with why you are coming. Saxton Field draws sports teams and supporters for tournaments and fixtures, so a room within walking distance of the grounds saves a lot of parking and driving on game days. If you are flying in or out, Stoke and the Monaco peninsula are both a short drive from Nelson Airport, which helps with early departures and late arrivals.
Next, think about how long you are staying. For a night or two a studio with a kitchenette covers breakfast and a quiet evening in. For a longer stay, a room with a separate bedroom and living area, a guest kitchen or basic cooking facilities makes a real difference, and so does free parking if you have a car with you.
Finally, check the practical details before you book: check-in and check-out times, whether reception closes in the evening and how late arrivals work, whether your room is upstairs, and whether the property takes group bookings if you are travelling with a team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Stoke from Nelson Airport?
Boutique Motel and Saxton Lodge both describe themselves as about a ten-minute drive from the airport. Without a car, the eBus stops at the airport half-hourly from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, as set out on Nelson Airport’s bus page.
Can you get from Stoke into Nelson city by bus?
Yes. eBus routes 1 and 2 both run through the Stoke Interchange stops on Main Road, one via Waimea Road and one via Tahunanui Beach and Rocks Road. Current routes and times are on the eBus website.
Where should I stay for an event at Saxton Field?
Saxton Lodge is directly opposite the grounds, and The Woodstock Suite notes it is close to Saxton Stadium and the nearby sports fields. Event information and venue details are on the Saxton Field website.
Do any of these places have kitchen facilities?
Every room at Boutique Motel has a kitchenette. Saxton Lodge rooms have a fridge-freezer, toaster and kettle, plus a large guest kitchen and barbecue area. At The Honest Lawyer, Rose Cottage has basic cooking facilities including a toaster and hot plate.
Is there accommodation in Stoke for groups and sports teams?
Saxton Lodge caters for sports teams, school and tour groups, with buffet breakfasts and dinners for group bookings and a conference and dining area for up to 35 people. For smaller groups, ask each property how many rooms it can hold for your dates.
Is parking included?
Boutique Motel includes free off-street parking for guests, Saxton Lodge has free off-street parking, and The Honest Lawyer’s cottage rooms each have parking outside.
How We Chose the Best Accommodation in Stoke
Every business in this guide was found by searching for accommodation in Stoke, then checked against what the business publishes itself: its own website, or where it has none, its official social or booking page. Names, addresses and phone numbers come from those pages rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what the business says about itself. We also check that each one is still trading and is actually based in or genuinely serving Stoke, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business we can’t confirm from its own pages is not listed.