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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Motel★★★★Tāhunanui
Tudor Lodge Motel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1230 m closer to the beach (310 m vs 540 m)−230 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (112 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
Why is Tudor Lodge Motel better than The Beachcomber Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8)+0.3
- 2Higher 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 vs Tudor Lodge Motel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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