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title: "Castles Motel, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Castles Motel in Nelson: rated 8.2 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Motel · ★★★★
# Castles Motel

Tāhunanui, Nelson, New Zealand

8.2 ·  Very good 55 reviews ·  #41 #41 of 48 in Nelson ·  3.9/5 on Google, 69 reviews ·  6.8 Location score
## About Castles Motel

Castles Motel is a motel in Tāhunanui, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 55 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 640 m from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 480 m away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 2.5 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

44 Tahunanui Drive [castlesmotel.kiwi.nz](http://www.castlesmotel.kiwi.nz)

## How Castles Motel scores

Better rated than 14% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **6.8**
-   Beach access **8.7**

Nelson average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

69 Google reviews

-   5★44%
-   4★34%
-   3★12%
-   2★4%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Airport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **45**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **12**

- **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="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">2.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 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="">640 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nelson Society of Modellers360 m
-   Natureland Zoo460 m
-   Nelson Classic Car Museum1.8 km

## Castles Motel: in detail

Castles Motel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at motel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the motel's airport transfer services. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic motel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the motel's ticket service and tours for reservations. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Castles Motel with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the motel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Castles Motel. At the motel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At the motel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. Castles Motel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, don't forget to allocate some moments to experience the readily available shoreline. Engage in delightful snow adventures with other visitors, assured that ski slopes is effortlessly reachable while you relish the finest winter experiences. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting hot tub before you depart.

### Compare

## Compare Castles Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Castles Motel

### How do guests rate Castles Motel?

Castles Motel has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 55 reviews, which is better than 14% of rated hotels in Nelson.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Castles Motel?

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

### Does Castles Motel include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Castles Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Castles Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 2.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Castles Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 480 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Castles Motel have?

Castles Motel has 11 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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