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Kimi Ora Eco Resort

99 Martin Farm Road, Kaiteriteri

$115 nightly

$132 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, and a restaurant. Enjoy the outdoor pool and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

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"Beautiful in a nice spot. Love it"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Arcadia Motel

36 Golf Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, Tasman

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$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A seasonal outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Excellent fully refurbished room, lovely and clean and well appointed. Would definitely book again thank you!!"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday

809 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara

$52 nightly

$59 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

This holiday park doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage are also on ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)

"We stayed in a bungalow. The bungalow was clean. One thing was the shower which was a bit hard to get it to a nice warm and not too hot or too cold temperature and the pressure wasn't overly strong."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson

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$92 nightly

$106 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A coffee shop, a garden, and a convenience store are available at this holiday park. There's fun for all ages with mini golf and a playground, and families will ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)

"Just thought it was very expensive for a two bed unit"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson

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$48 nightly

$56 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-out. Free parking, ...

8/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)

"Good place to stay. Didn't meet any staff, was texted where my room was, a where the key was. On leaving, I just left the key on the table and closed up the room, if they didn't want to meet me on checkin g, I wasn't meeting them on checkout either."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Kaiteri Motels and Apartments

8 Kotare Place Beach, Kaiteriteri

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.

"Spacious room. Bathroom was not very modern. Good water pressure and temp. Super friendly reception. There were bugs in the room including a huge cockroach, some ants and mosquitos."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

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Courtesy Court Motel

30 Golf Road, Tahunanui, Nelson

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A library, luggage storage, and barbecue ...

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Fantastic place to stay for the price. Room was big and beds were comfy. The free laundry was a blessing as we have a 10mknth old baby so was nice to be able to use that. Inly real down sides were car parking is very very tricky they are small and its a bit of a trick to get in and out. Also there ..."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022

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Kaiteri Lodge

8 Inlet Road, Kaiteriteri

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this lodge. Families will appreciate the playground and onsite laundry facilities. Free self parking, a garden, ...

"Awesome place to stay for families"

Reviewed on May 1, 2021

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Escape To Picton

33 Wellington Street, Picton

$157 nightly

$181 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)

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