Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Tahunanui Beach Reserve

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Beachcomber Hotel

Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden
Restaurant
Deluxe One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Located near Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Hospital, The Beachcomber Hotel offers a tranquil getaway. Relax in the garden, cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff enhances your stay at this beachfront property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
Check availability for tonight Sep 10 - Sep 11

Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 11 - Sep 12
Available filters for rooms
Showing 14 of 14 rooms

View all photos for Kitchen Studio

Kitchen Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grande Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Unit

Family Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Sauna
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Large Studio

Large Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Large Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Studio

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Kitchen Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Premium Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Family Suite

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Grande Studio

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
23 Beach Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nelson Market - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Beachcomber Hotel

Motel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Hospital, The Beachcomber Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a conference center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 available for NZD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 November to March

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Beachcomber
Kingsgate Beachcomber Nelson
Kingsgate Hotel Beachcomber
Kingsgate Hotel Beachcomber Nelson
Beachcomber Motor Inn Nelson
Beachcomber Motor Inn
Beachcomber Motor Nelson
Beachcomber Motor
Beachcomber Motel Nelson
Beachcomber Nelson
The Beachcomber
The Beachcomber Hotel Motel
The Beachcomber Hotel Nelson
The Beachcomber Hotel Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does The Beachcomber Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Beachcomber Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Beachcomber Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Beachcomber Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Beachcomber Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Beachcomber Hotel located?

Located in Tahunanui, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Hospital. Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.