Aloha Lodge vs Arrow Motel
Both are in Nelson, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Aloha Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Motel★★★★Tāhunanui
Arrow Motel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Aloha Lodge
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose Aloha Lodge if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Arrow Motel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Aloha Lodge better than Arrow Motel?
- 1290 m closer to the beach (260 m vs 560 m)−290 m
- 2690 m closer to the city centre−690 m
- 312 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 19)+27
Why is Arrow Motel better than Aloha Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (95 vs 41), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aloha Lodge vs Arrow Motel: which hotel is better? | Aloha Lodge | Arrow Motel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 9.4 +1.0 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 41 | 95 +54 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 98 |
| Rank in Nelson | top 85% | top 36% +49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 450 m −690 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 260 m −290 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +12 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 21 | 13 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1997 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 16 +13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
730 m apart
Aloha Lodge or Arrow Motel: common questions
Which is better, Aloha Lodge or Arrow Motel?
Aloha Lodge leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Arrow Motel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aloha Lodge or Arrow Motel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Aloha Lodge is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Arrow Motel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aloha Lodge is 260 m from the nearest beach; Arrow Motel is 560 m.
How far apart are Aloha Lodge and Arrow Motel?
The two hotels are 730 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score