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The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Tahunanui Beach Reserve

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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

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

Room options

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Large Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe One Bedroom Unit | 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Grande Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Studio

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
23 Beach Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Natureland Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nelson Fun Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Burrell Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On Queen Beached - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

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), a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Beachcomber
Kingsgate Beachcomber Nelson
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Beachcomber Motor Nelson
Beachcomber Motor
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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?

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).

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The Beachcomber Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 646 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arshdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tiday , quite and best customer service highly recommend , value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , big thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Decor a little dated, but comfortable and clean. Walking distance to beach, cafes, restaurants. On bus route so easy access from airport and Nelson town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, well-appointed, comfortable and in a great location only 5 minutes from airport. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iwe found this stay at beachcomber Nelson, to be of a high standard, clean, fresh bed was very comfortable, privacy is very important to us, and we got that .i will be recommending your Hotel as a must stay ..thankyou so much m7ch love from Veronica and Tana
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool. Would love to stay in the summer when it is warm enough to swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and got upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great would recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Handy location. No cost upgrade was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay thanks lovely/ friendly staff, room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good location to everything in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, everything was good, really clean, and the staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

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

Great place to stay !

Really good stay here , would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marília

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, clean and close to the beach and restaurants! Amazing crew!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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