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Arrow Motel Apartments

3.0 star property
Motel in Nelson with a nearby private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property - evening/night
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Room 809 or 810) | Terrace/patio
Children's play area - outdoor
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 813) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arrow Motel Apartments in Tahunanui offers a peaceful garden setting with in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Kids enjoy a playground, adults love the seasonal pool, and the BBQ area is a social hub. Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tomorrow

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View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Room 803)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Room 803) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Room 803)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Room 801)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Room 801) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Room 801)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio, Jetted Tub (Room 802 or 804)

Studio, Jetted Tub (Room 802 or 804) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub (Room 802 or 804)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Room 808)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Room 808) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Room 808)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 806 or 807)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 806 or 807) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 806 or 807)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio with Patio

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio (Room 805)

Standard Studio (Room 805) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio (Room 805)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Room 809 or 810)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Room 809 or 810) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Room 809 or 810)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 811 or 812)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 811 or 812) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Room 811 or 812)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Arrow Motel Apartments is in Tahunanui, a neighborhood in Nelson. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Natureland Zoo and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling, windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
24 Golf Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Arrow Motel Apartments

Motel located in Tahunanui
Consider a stay at Arrow Motel Apartments and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arrow Motel Apartments include comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Arrow Motel Apartments Nelson
Arrow Nelson
Arrow Motel Apartments Motel
Arrow Motel Apartments Nelson
Arrow Motel Apartments Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Arrow Motel Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Arrow Motel Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Arrow Motel Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arrow Motel Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arrow Motel Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arrow Motel Apartments located?

Located in Tahunanui, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Burrell Park and Natureland Zoo. Nelson Fun Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Arrow Motel Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable and relaxing, the host was friendly and helpful.enjoyed the stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at Arrow just before heading to the Abel Tasman walk and it had everything we needed. Very handy to airport and friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our visit to Nelson. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and good facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night. Spacious, clean and quiet. It was warm and comfortable. The fact that all the rooms were full when we were there is reassuring that others feel the same
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property quiet location nice swimming pool grandchildren loved it lovely staff Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff ,very clean unit ,just a great place to stay will be back again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very adequate and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly, handy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shastiene

Very nice location and mainly quite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and takeaways, handy to town. Friendly helpful owner. Parking is a tight fit but doable. 2nd time here, would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

NATHAN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
David was an excellent host and was perfect for a family stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Remon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Owner is a gentleman and he has avery good stuff.

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to beach and friendly staff. I will stay at this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport. Bed was comfy, bathroom was big, pull out sofa was a bonus. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff. Adequate room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some air conditioning would have been great. It was very hot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thimira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place stay to explore around Nelson. Staff (David) was super helpful. Very informative and kindly let us park our two motorbikes in the garage for safety. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchenette, microwave & small fridge was very beneficial for our stay- location as well. Nice stay👍😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Matt

Affordable and had everything that I needed. The staff were friendly and no dramas at all. Basic but affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very helpful staff. Clean room. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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