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title: "Bay Crest Motor Lodge, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Bay Crest Motor Lodge in Nelson: rated 9.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Inn · ★★★★
# Bay Crest Motor Lodge

Tāhunanui, Nelson, New Zealand

9.0 ·  Excellent 10 reviews ·  #24 #24 of 48 in Nelson ·  6.0 Location score
## About Bay Crest Motor Lodge

Bay Crest Motor Lodge is an inn in Tāhunanui, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 10 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 440 m away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 1.5 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

87 Golf Road

## How Bay Crest Motor Lodge scores

Better rated than 47% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **6.0**
-   Beach access **8.8**

Nelson average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **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="">440 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nelson Society of Modellers870 m
-   Natureland Zoo960 m
-   Nelson Classic Car Museum1.3 km

## Bay Crest Motor Lodge: in detail

Bay Crest Motor Lodge offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at lodge. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the lodge's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the lodge, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Bay Crest Motor Lodge with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the lodge to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Bay Crest Motor Lodge, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. A few accommodations within Bay Crest Motor Lodge offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. In select rooms within the lodge, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the lodge, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Bay Crest Motor Lodge.

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## Questions about Bay Crest Motor Lodge

### How do guests rate Bay Crest Motor Lodge?

Bay Crest Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 10 reviews, which is better than 47% of rated hotels in Nelson.

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

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

### Does Bay Crest Motor Lodge include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Bay Crest Motor Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Bay Crest Motor Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Bay Crest Motor Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 440 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Bay Crest Motor Lodge have?

Bay Crest Motor Lodge has 10 rooms.

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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