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Balmoral Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in Tahunanui

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King Studio | View from room
Outdoor pool
Courtyard
One Bedroom | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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47 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011
  • Place, Natureland Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Queen Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Queen Studio

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Twin Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Tahunanui stay.You'll be steps from Burrell Park and within a 10-minute walk of Natureland Zoo with a stay at this Tahunanui motel. Nelson Fun Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Natureland Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nelson Fun Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 12 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Styx - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Little Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Pepper - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Balmoral Motel

3.5-star motel in Tahunanui
As a guest of Balmoral Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Balmoral Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nelson motel.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Balmoral Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Balmoral Motel to the airport?

Balmoral Motel is 2 mi (4-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Motel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Motel on Jun 24, 2026 start from $81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Balmoral Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balmoral Motel.

How close is Balmoral Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 9-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach Reserve. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balmoral Motel offer free breakfast?

Balmoral Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Balmoral Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Balmoral Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Balmoral Motel have a pool?

Balmoral Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Balmoral Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Balmoral Motel to downtown Nelson?

Balmoral Motel is 2.3 mi away from Nelson.

Balmoral Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 194 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay there when in Nelson, a great base
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean and comfortable beds. We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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Great location, friendly staff & comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with good cooking equipment. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff spacious room close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean sheets and towels, comfy beds and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room lovely and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The renovated room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good had a space for each room, Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room were clean and spacious, close to beach and restaurant which is a bonus , Only negative was I had a downstairs room and could hear all the nose from the upstairs room maybe more rugs or insulation needed between floors
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Balmoral, very clean and pleasant accommodation. Our hosts were very hospitable and we appreciated the cuddles with Ariana.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and facilities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and spacious.The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful welcome. The quietest air-conditioning unit we have ever had which was used during our entire stay. Was a nice room with lovely kitchen and bathroom. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belinda and Peter are very great hosts Accommodation was all what we expected Full apartment for 2 days with fully equipped kitchen living room bathroom bedroom and garden to enjoy the sunset! We were able to enjoy Irish performance in restaurant where Peter played bouzouki And Belinda has taken us there Best to this amazing couple
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with lovely owners. Pool was good for a swim on a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay.

Very well located clean comfortable motel. Everything as expected,.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious room and amazing bed. Great service. Would definitely recommend and return on our next trip to Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very welcoming and informative. The amenities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected - lovely clean well catered and super comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was newly renovated and very clean. Large well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice helpful staff
Stayed 0 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management were very helpful and freindly. Sky tv great and room very clean. Great motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024