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Abelia Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified motel perfect for exploring Nelson

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Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant wisteria vine.
Guests can enjoy a serene view of the courtyard's lush greenery and tranquil water feature.
Guests can relax in the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.
Welcome to our hotel, where guests can check in at the reception desk, surrounded by lush potted plants and comfortable seating.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and seating area featuring a sofa and TV.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
121 Tahunanui Dr, Nelson, 7011
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Type A | Living area

2 Bedroom Type A

  • 44 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Type B

2 Bedroom Type B

  • 44 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette

Deluxe Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Nelson

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Tahunanui motel, you'll find Burrell Park and Natureland Zoo. Nelson Fun Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greenmeadows Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Squires Pub & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Abelia Motor Lodge

4-star eco-certified motel perfect for exploring Nelson
As a guest of Abelia Motor Lodge, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Abelia Motor Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Nelson motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Abelia Motor Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 4 to November 30:
  • Laundry facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

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

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Abelia Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to a lovely beach area (short drive), with recreational facilities. Property well-maintained with 2 chairs and small table outside the room to enjoy the sun. Kitchen well-equipped with hob, fridge and utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was spacious tidy clean. Good location. Easy walk to beach & local shops. Ir did have a NO SMOKING sign but there were ash trays on all the outside tables to encourage smoking???? Not sure about this
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quite once inside unit, Aircom keeping me cool. comfy bed and decent shower pressure .Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely family owned and operated Motel, always helpful and accommodating. Close to town and other attractions. Set on a busy main road but quiet inside room. Shower pressure was excellent and great variety of channels and free wifi. Warm room with air conditioning available. Great black out curtains. Liked the patio with chair close to room. We enjoyed our stay here. Mattress needs replacement on queen bed as could feel and hear springs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very ordinary, managers dont seem to care too much. Had the no vacancy sign on but there was empty rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stopover but only a couple of days as set on a noisy main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy no problems what more can i say except repeat my message clean and tidy !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the bed comfy. A small sofa in the living area was nice. I don’t like fixed head showers, rather old fashioned. Also would have liked more shelves/storage - the bedside tables were so small there wasn’t room for anything apart from the bedside lamp. The motel has a garden area with seating but is on a busy main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on a main highway, so a little noisy; room was fairly sound proof
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moran

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

Great motel for staying in Nelson

We stayed in the motel for 4 nights. Our room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pretty quiet considering it is so close to the main road. Well equipped kitchenette. Great TV facilities and WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had what we wanted - close to all amenities that we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for two nights in mid-December. The people running the Motel were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and the bed was comfy. The noise from the road next-door was not very loud, which was nice. Overall we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Ann

Was ok, area wasn’t the best to get in and out of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy to find,close to town and airport,very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, reasonably quiet, easy parking & minimal fuss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable beds. Clean and tidy. Great service.lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Good accom for a 1 night stay.

We had a one night stay and it worked out well for us as a family of four with the beach, take-aways, cafes nearby. The staff were friendly and helpful and even thought it is on a busy road the unit was quiet. The kitchen(ette) area is quite small so if staying longer you might feel cramped with 4 people in the space but it was fine for our purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018