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4.5 out of 5

"Clean, spacious room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Top notch! " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 08 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Arcadia Motel you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Nelson College. Highlights at this motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and a terrace. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

With a stay at this 3.5-star Tahunanui motel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Nelson Hospital and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Nelson Market.

Studio (Super King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$125* Per night/room 6 Apr. - 7 Apr.

Studio Xtra (Super King + 1 Single)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

2 Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Arcadia Motel ratings based on 43 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Arcadia Motel

Everyone (14) Couples (17) Family (12)
5 out of 5
Clean, spacious room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Top notch!

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5
The property is very spacious , the bed was very comfitable , the lightbulbs are very weak, the hosts are very nice

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
Quiet comfortable 2 bed unit with covered parking, spacious modern bathroom & pool. Great for families. Close to Tahunanui Beach. Friendly and helpful staff. Solar panels on the roof of the motel.

Posted by on 3 Jan. 2022

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5 out of 5
Excellent service and good unit. Have stayed before and will do so again.

Posted by on 13 Jul. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great place to stay. Super friendly owners. Glad we chose to stay here.

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great checkin helpful info on local activities Nice and quiet

Posted by on 25 Sep. 2019

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5 out of 5
Very friendly helpful hosts, super clean and comfortable unit. Great location. Perfect for our family stay.

Posted by on 8 Sep. 2019

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5 out of 5
Good location, well equiped room, clean and tidy, good value.

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2018

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5 out of 5

Prefect location in Nelson

Great selection of rooms, great self contained rooms.

Posted by on 10 Aug. 2016

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Property Features

As a guest of Arcadia Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Arcadia Motel. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Arcadia Motel was completed in May 2020. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nelson motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Arcadia Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • IPod dock
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Kitchenware
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 11 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Arcadia Motel Nelson
  • Arcadia Nelson
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You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.