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Castles Motel
4.0 star property

Upscale motel near the beach

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Castles Motel

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One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Living area | LED TV, DVD player
One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Superior Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Overview of Castles Motel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011
  • Popular LocationTahunanui Beach Reserve7 min walk
  • AirportNelson (NSN)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital7 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio

Superior Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

Standard Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio

Executive Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit

One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit | Jetted bathtub

One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Jetted bathtub

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Nelson

Castles Motel is located in Tahunanui, a neighbourhood in Nelson, and is near the airport and near the beach. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Natureland Zoo and Nelson Fun Park. Queens Gardens and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 7 min walk
  • Natureland Zoo - 7 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive
  • Nelson Market - 6 min drive
  • Nelson Hospital - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Speights Ale House - 4 min drive
  • Sprig and Fern Tahuna - 6 min walk
  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Smugglers Pub & Cafe - 2 min walk

About this property

Castles Motel

Upscale motel located in Tahunanui
Castles Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Castles Motel feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with DVD players
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 10.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 major credit cards

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Castles Motel
Castles Motel Nelson
Castles Nelson
Castles Motel Motel
Castles Motel Nelson
Castles Motel Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Castles Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castles Motel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castles Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castles Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Castles Motel located?

Located in Tahunanui, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Burrell Park, Tahunanui Beach Reserve, and Natureland Zoo. Nelson Fun Park and Paddy's Knob Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Castles Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 139 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed as I had thought I’d booked a nice night away with my husband… turned out it is an emergency accommodation provider . I’m not a snob and don’t judge people but they should have disclosed this when booking At 300/night I was expecting something nice and romantic … there were kids and families everywhere. I would suggest they include this in their booking information.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We were informed that some rooms were tenanted for social housing. Thought that it will be ok but turned out to be a bad idea. People from nearby room were fighting at the middle of the night so hard to sleep. No heating inside the main bedroom. To top it all off a big drama played out on the last night- one of the lady owners threw a tantrum, crying and shouting out in the street in front of our room as partner seems to be leaving her. A lot of drama for a week we wanted to spend trying to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our unit,#15, was good.Had a lounge, seperate kitchen, seperate bathroom and a bedroom. A very cosy unit.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
It was fine for what I needed for just the night but found the room and facilities a little outdated. Nice large room and enjoyed the Sky Sport. Really hand to all food, shops etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to beach and local bars . Traffic noise at night noisey due to being on state highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like home in this place - which was important in view of the bad weather outside! The room was cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is dated and not appealing to stay at. Our coach was tattered and torn. One of the beds was comfortable and one was not. There were spider webs around the doors so needs a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room with friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019