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title: "The Beachcomber Hotel vs Tudor Lodge Motel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Beachcomber Hotel or Tudor Lodge Motel in Nelson? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Beachcomber Hotel vs Tudor Lodge Motel

Both are in Nelson, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Moana
## [The Beachcomber Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-beachcomber-hotel-nelson/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2190248/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★★ · Tāhunanui
## [Tudor Lodge Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tudor-lodge-motel-nelson/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2249439/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Beachcomber Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 240 m apart.

### Choose The Beachcomber Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (310 m / 540 m)

### Why is The Beachcomber Hotel better than Tudor Lodge Motel?

1.  230 m closer to the beach (310 m vs 540 m) (−230 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More guest reviews (112 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)

### Why is Tudor Lodge Motel better than The Beachcomber Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Beachcomber Hotel | Tudor Lodge Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Location | 7.4  (+0.7) | 6.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 112  (+78) | 34 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5  (+0.5) |
| Google reviews | 353  (+159) | 194 |
| Rank in Nelson | bottom 48% | top 25%  (+27%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.4  (+0.7) | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 500 m  (−200 m) | 700 m |
| To the beach | 310 m  (−230 m) | 540 m |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.6 km  (−210 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 17  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

240 m apart

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.

Tudor Lodge Motel: city centre: 700 m, Nelson Airport (NSN): 2.4 km, beach: 540 m, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Nelson

[Nelson weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/nelson-region/nelson/weather)

## The Beachcomber Hotel or Tudor Lodge Motel: common questions

### Which is better, The Beachcomber Hotel or Tudor Lodge Motel?

The Beachcomber Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, The Beachcomber Hotel or Tudor Lodge Motel?

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 700 m for Tudor Lodge Motel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Beachcomber Hotel is 310 m from the nearest beach; Tudor Lodge Motel is 540 m.

### How far apart are The Beachcomber Hotel and Tudor Lodge Motel?

The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-beachcomber-hotel-nelson-vs-tudor-lodge-motel-nelson/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/