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title: "Abelia Motor Lodge, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Abelia Motor Lodge in Nelson: rated 8.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Motel · ★★★★
# Abelia Motor Lodge

Tāhunanui, Nelson, New Zealand

8.3 ·  Very good 13 reviews ·  #39 #39 of 48 in Nelson ·  4.5 Location score
## About Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge is a motel in Tāhunanui, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 1.0 km away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 2.1 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 2

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

121 Tahunanui Drive

## How Abelia Motor Lodge scores

Better rated than 20% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **4.5**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **6.8**

Nelson average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **24**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tāhunanui Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson Airport (NSN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nelson Society of Modellers770 m
-   Natureland Zoo910 m
-   Nelson Classic Car Museum1.3 km

## Abelia Motor Lodge: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Abelia Motor Lodge. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Taxi offerings at the motel enhance the ease of discovering Nelson. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the motel's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Abelia Motor Lodge, as the motel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The motel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Abelia Motor Lodge is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the motel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Abelia Motor Lodge, uniquely crafted rooms provide various layout choices, featuring spaces equipped with separate living room and balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in select guest restrooms.

### Compare

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## Questions about Abelia Motor Lodge

### How do guests rate Abelia Motor Lodge?

Abelia Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 20% of rated hotels in Nelson.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Abelia Motor Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Abelia Motor Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Abelia Motor Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is Abelia Motor Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Abelia Motor Lodge have?

Abelia Motor Lodge has 12 rooms on 2 floors.

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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