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Balmoral Motel

3.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Nelson with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Two Bedroom | Private kitchen
Twin Studio | View from room
Courtyard
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Explore the area

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47 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom

One Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Studio

Executive King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom

One Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Studio

Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Nelson

Balmoral Motel places you steps from Burrell Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Natureland Zoo. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Tahunanui motel include Nelson Fun Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Balmoral Motel

Eco-certified motel in Nelson with free parking
As a guest of Balmoral Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Balmoral Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nelson motel.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Balmoral Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balmoral Motel?

Balmoral Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Motel?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Motel on 24 Sept 2025 start from AU$153.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Balmoral Motel?

Yep, Balmoral Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Balmoral Motel?

Yep, Balmoral Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Balmoral Motel have a pool?

Balmoral Motel has an outdoor pool.

Does Balmoral Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Balmoral Motel, but Nelson Fun Park is a short 9-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balmoral Motel?

No, Balmoral Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balmoral Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balmoral Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Balmoral Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Nelson Golf Links is a short 20-minute walk away.

Balmoral Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 172 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Balmoral, very clean and pleasant accommodation. Our hosts were very hospitable and we appreciated the cuddles with Ariana.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is a bit tired, but was clean and had a comfy bed. The water pressure in the shower was terrible and parking was tight. If someone parked in the wrong place or out a bit too far you couldn't get past.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location to airport & Tuhuna. Can't think of any negatives. Would definitely return :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean, beds are super comfy. The kitchen is fully equipped. Even though it was busy when I stayed, it was very quiet in the evening and I had a great sleep. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuki

Very clean, tidy, roomy and good beds. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and facilities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little motel!

Really friendly and helpful staff, unit was super clean, beds were comfortable. The little pool was great for our kids to blow off some steam after a long travel day. We were able to walk a short distance to get dinner, and it's just a little longer of a walk to get to the beach and an incredible playground. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay.

Very well located clean comfortable motel. Everything as expected,.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice helpful staff
Stayed 0 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Stay Again

Very clean and comfortable room. Proprieters very friendly and helpful. Great cooking space and we were allowed to use the owners' barbecue. Central location, short walk to Natureland and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Balmoral Motel

Belinda was so nice and friendly, and accomodations were so comfy and clean. Was very pleased I selected them
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected - lovely clean well catered and super comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia-Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice for one night!

The Balmoral is well located, with an easy walk to the beach and several dining options within walking distance. Access to services and provisions is a short drive away. The. Ed was one of the most co forts le ones we’ve slept in on our 2 months of travel so far! Location is quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is spotlessly clean and the accommodation was superb . The double room had a large comfortable bed and lovely kitchen with everything you need to cook with supplied. The bathroom was spotless and spacious with a fantastic shower. Absolutely loved our stay . Convenient to the beach which is within walking distance. It also a short drive into Nelson it’s self. Highly recommend this property . Belinda the owner was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the things to do in and around the area. Added bonus of having a salt water swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful manager and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was newly renovated and very clean. Large well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with lovely owners. Pool was good for a swim on a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Property

We were in a twin studio unit: 701 One Queen, one single. Parking right out front, swimming pool and guest laundry. The room was like brand new, kitchen all up do date and well provisioned. Excellent, modern bathroom. Some of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in. Everything was clean and immaculate. Friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management were very helpful and freindly. Sky tv great and room very clean. Great motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024