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Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

4.0 star property
Escape to the tranquility of this upscale motel surrounded by lush greenery. Plan your day with ease thanks to express check-in and helpful tour assistance.

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Located in Tahunanui, Castles Motel offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden and convenient laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi, enjoy extended parking, take advantage of tour assistance and express check-in for a seamless experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit | Jetted tub

One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Jetted tub

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Tahunanui, a neighborhood in Nelson, Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel 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 attractions include Natureland Zoo and Nelson Fun Park. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Queens Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Nelson travel guide
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44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Natureland Zoo
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Burrell Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Fun Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coupland's Bakeries
    6 min drive
  • Boat Shed Cafe
    3 min drive
  • The Styx
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Little Engine Eatery
    3 min drive

About this property

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Upscale motel located in Tahunanui
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Meeting rooms and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with DVD players
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Castles Motel
Castles Motel Nelson
Castles Nelson
Castles Motel
Castles Driftwood Motel Nelson
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Motel
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Nelson
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel located?

Located in Tahunanui, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Burrell Park, Tahunanui Beach Reserve, and Natureland Zoo. Nelson Fun Park and Paddy's Knob Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab stay super clean cute and comfortable Couldn't get wifi the first night and it was patchy the second
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Silive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. Clean and tidy, just wish the shower space is a bit bigger. Easy to find. Car parking was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but very spacious, clean and comfortable, exactly what we needed. Full kitchen provided which was fantastic considering the affordable price. Very close to Nelson airport which is why we booked there. Great value, friendly staff and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious family unit, bedroom with large double and a single bed and a single bed in lounge ,well equipped kitchen, dining area etc. All very clean ,good quality bed linnen. All great value for money Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ROSS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value for money, and spotlessly clean with friendly staff. However there are some problems with the amenities that did not hinder our enjoyment of the place. The stove in our unit had a broken control panel that made it difficult to use the oven, and the floor of the oven had some unrecognizable powder underneath the aluminum foil. The driers in the shared laundry facility did not work well, leaving the clothes about as damp as they went in. We would definitely stay there again, everything else about the facility was great. Especially the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, property was older but the price reflected that. Comfortable bed so had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and tidy. The young cleaner was very obliging. Bed to big for room. Very dated motel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes and yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was dirty as heck but everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

wayne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is in a poor state. black mould in the bathroom window TV worked intermittently but only on 3 channels fridge is held up in one corner with a sponge silverfish bugs in the room which ended up on my clothing. would never stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Self checkin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fitri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First let me say the place was clean. But this hotel os run by ghosts. Office is closed on Saturday! No information provided to assist guests. Not impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philipa

For the number of rooms, parking is very scarce and tight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Craig & Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a bit average, was the o ly thing that let the place down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

Nothing
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Didn't meet any staff, was texted where my room was, a where the key was. On leaving, I just left the key on the table and closed up the room, if they didn't want to meet me on checkin g, I wasn't meeting them on checkout either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, it was to my satifaction thakyou
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed as I had thought I’d booked a nice night away with my husband… turned out it is an emergency accommodation provider . I’m not a snob and don’t judge people but they should have disclosed this when booking At 300/night I was expecting something nice and romantic … there were kids and families everywhere. I would suggest they include this in their booking information.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022