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Abelia Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Nelson with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Porch
Abelia Motor Lodge offers an eco-friendly escape with a garden setting and barbecue grills. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, a front-desk safe for valuables, and extended parking. The helpful multilingual staff consistently earns positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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2 Bedroom Type A | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

2 Bedroom Type A

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Type B | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Type B

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tahunanui, a neighborhood in Nelson, Abelia Motor Lodge is near the airport and near the beach. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nelson Fun Park and Nelson Golf Links. Natureland Zoo and Queens Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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121 Tahunanui Dr, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Abelia Motor Lodge

Upscale motel located in Tahunanui
Abelia Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Abelia Motor Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and kitchenettes

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 4 to November 30:
  • Laundry facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Abelia Motor
Abelia Motor Lodge
Abelia Motor Lodge Nelson
Abelia Motor Nelson
Abelia Hotel Nelson
Abelia Motor Lodge Motel
Abelia Motor Lodge Nelson
Abelia Motor Lodge Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Abelia Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Abelia Motor Lodge?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abelia Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Abelia Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Abelia Motor Lodge located?

Located in Tahunanui, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Burrell Park, Natureland Zoo, and Nelson Fun Park. Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Paddy's Knob Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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