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The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Kitchen Studio | Private kitchen
Deluxe One Bedroom Unit
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
23 Beach Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Kitchen Studio

Kitchen Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Unit

Family Unit

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Studio

Large Studio

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nelson

Located in Nelson (Tahunanui), The Beachcomber Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tahunanui Beach Reserve and within a 5-minute drive of World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars. .This motel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Nelson Provincial Museum and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Nelson Market.
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What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Suburban Club Inc - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Beachcomber Hotel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Tahunanui Beach Reserve
The Beachcomber Hotel offers 68 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
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 property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to March

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Beachcomber
Kingsgate Beachcomber Nelson
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Beachcomber Motor Inn Nelson
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Beachcomber Motor Nelson
Beachcomber Motor
Beachcomber Motel Nelson
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The Beachcomber Hotel Motel
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The Beachcomber Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 625 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, everything was good, really clean, and the staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Good location near beach in Nelson

The Beachcomber Hotel has an excellent location, across the street from a large park, with the beach just past the park. There is also restaurants very close by. Our room was a bit small but met our needs. There is not air conditioning, but a fan helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Perm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with beach just 500 ft away. Right by boardwalk along beach into downtown. Restaurants and cafes close by within a block. Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharlene

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the outdoor seating. We were disappointed with the lack of air conditioning and the fans that didnt work as the rooms were very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are looking their age probably needs a refurbishment. Reception staff were excellent. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One rarely finds such authentic care and kindness from a busy motel - Beachcomber exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and it's handy to things.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aminiasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close the beach, swimming pool etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Good location for beach and road system. Room basic, a bit tired but adequate. Pool not as big as picture shows it! Staff very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Staff were friendly and had good service. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms but lots of noise from outside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good location to everything in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

Holiday

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025