Aloha Lodge vs Balmoral Motel
Both are in Nelson, 480 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
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Balmoral Motel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Aloha Lodge
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 480 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 Balmoral Motel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Aloha Lodge better than Balmoral Motel?
- 1430 m closer to the beach (260 m vs 700 m)−430 m
- 2480 m closer to the city centre−480 m
- 38 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 34)+12
Why is Balmoral Motel better than Aloha Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aloha Lodge vs Balmoral Motel: which hotel is better? | Aloha Lodge | Balmoral Motel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Location | 7.5 +1.6 | 5.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.4 +1.5 | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 41 +23 | 18 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 109 |
| Rank in Nelson | top 85% | top 45% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +1.6 | 5.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 450 m −480 m | 930 m |
| To the beach | 260 m −430 m | 700 m |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 2.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +8 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 21 | 13 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 14 +11 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
480 m apart
Aloha Lodge or Balmoral Motel: common questions
Which is better, Aloha Lodge or Balmoral Motel?
Aloha Lodge leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Balmoral Motel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aloha Lodge or Balmoral 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 930 m for Balmoral Motel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aloha Lodge is 260 m from the nearest beach; Balmoral Motel is 700 m.
How far apart are Aloha Lodge and Balmoral Motel?
The two hotels are 480 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