Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel - Nelson

$$$$||View on mapNelson, New Zealand44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011|
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Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel - Nelson
44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.7
Value for money8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Comfort8.4
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Staff7.9
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families33%
Solo20%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.7
Value for money8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Comfort8.4
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Staff7.9
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families33%
Solo20%
Groups9%

Self-contained motel with spa baths, 6-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach

Accommodations

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel offers self-contained units with full kitchens or kitchenettes, including a microwave and refrigerator. Select rooms feature spacious spa units with 2-person spa baths. All heated rooms include air conditioning and 32-inch LED TVs, with daily replenishment of complimentary tea and coffee.

Amenities

Free barbecue facilities are available in the garden area for guest use. The property provides on-site laundry facilities with a free washing machine and laundry powder. A daily continental breakfast is served from 7:00 AM, and the meeting room can seat up to 15 people.

Location

The motel is a 6-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and a 5-minute walk from Nelson Fun Park Hydro slide. Nelson Golf Links is a 5-minute drive away, and Nelson Airport and city center are both 10 minutes by car. Abel Tasman National Park is a 45-minute drive from the property.

Family-Friendly Services

The motel offers free high chairs and portacots for families traveling with young children. Daily room servicing is provided, and the property is located near a playground and beach. Recreational opportunities such as kayaking and windsurfing are available nearby.

Business Travel

A meeting room with seating for 15 guests is available for corporate travelers. All units have well-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, allowing for self-catering during extended stays. The property offers express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage for convenience.

  • Rooms: Spa units with 2-person spa baths
  • Location: 6-minute walk to Tahunanui Beach
  • Dining: Continental breakfast from 7:00 AM
  • Family: Free high chairs and portacots
  • Business: Meeting room for 15 guests
  • Recreation: Kayaking and windsurfing nearby
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-20:00
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:20
Former name
KINGSLAND
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Studio
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Queen Studio Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel

💵 Lowest room price 60 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nelson, NSN

Location

44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011
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44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011
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44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011
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