Balmoral Motel vs The Beachcomber Hotel
Both are in Nelson, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★½Tāhunanui
Balmoral Motel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Moana
The Beachcomber Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Beachcomber Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 430 m apart.
Choose The Beachcomber Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (310 m / 700 m)
- to walk to the sights (500 m / 930 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 5)
Why is Balmoral Motel better than The Beachcomber Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
Why is The Beachcomber Hotel better than Balmoral Motel?
- 1390 m closer to the beach (310 m vs 700 m)−390 m
- 2430 m closer to the city centre−430 m
- 3More guest reviews (112 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×6.2
- 48 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 34)+12
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Balmoral Motel vs The Beachcomber Hotel: which hotel is better? | Balmoral Motel | The Beachcomber Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 5.9 | 7.4 +1.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.9 | 9.3 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 112 +94 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 +0.2 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 109 | 353 +244 |
| Rank in Nelson | top 45% +8% | top 53% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 | 7.4 +1.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 930 m | 500 m −430 m |
| To the beach | 700 m | 310 m −390 m |
| To the airport | 2.2 km | 2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 13 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 13 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +6 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
430 m apart
Balmoral Motel: city centre: 930 m, Nelson Airport (NSN): 2.2 km, beach: 700 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Beachcomber Hotel: city centre: 500 m, Nelson Airport (NSN): 2.6 km, beach: 310 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Balmoral Motel or The Beachcomber Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Balmoral Motel or The Beachcomber Hotel?
The Beachcomber Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Balmoral Motel or The Beachcomber Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Beachcomber Hotel is closer: 500 m from the centre, against 930 m for Balmoral Motel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Beachcomber Hotel is 310 m from the nearest beach; Balmoral Motel is 700 m.
How far apart are Balmoral Motel and The Beachcomber Hotel?
The two hotels are 430 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