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4.3 out of 5

"Shampoo conditioner and body wash far too high up. Couldn't reach " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 01 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At The Beachcomber Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Tahunanui Beach Reserve and within 30 minutes of World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars. Highlights at this motel include free self parking and a conference center.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and barbecue grills. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

With a stay at this 3.5-star Tahunanui motel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Nelson Hospital and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Nelson Provincial Museum.

Standard Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$137* Per night/room 1 Apr. - 2 Apr.

Large Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Grande Studio

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Kitchen Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Unit

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

The Beachcomber Hotel ratings based on 145 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Beachcomber Hotel

Everyone (66) Couples (41) Family (30)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Mar. 2024 by Alicia from The Beachcomber team.

Thank you for your review Ang. We hope you had a great time on your stay.

5 out of 5
Shampoo conditioner and body wash far too high up. Couldn't reach

Posted by on 1 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Mar. 2024 by Alicia from The Beachcomber Hotel

Thank you for this feedback Carolyn, we will look in to this issue. We hope you had a pleasant time on your stay.

5 out of 5
Lovely and clean. Very kind and helpful staff

Posted by on 23 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Feb. 2024 by Alicia from The Beachcomber team.

Hi Bridgett, thank you for your comment, we are so pleased to hear you were happy with your stay. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Mar. 2024 by Alicia from The Beachcomber team.

Hi Caroline, thank you for your rating We hope you had a great time on your stay!

3 out of 5
The location is superb. Closer to amenities, beach and a playground for kids. The room interior is dated. Carpets are stained and very old. You feel it entering the room. Toilets could use some fan ventilation. Our experience overall was average.

Posted by on 5 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Jan. 2024 by Alicia from The Beachcomber team.

Hi Mobin, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you bringing these to our attention. We are glad to hear you had a nice time though! All the best!

5 out of 5
Lovely room.

Posted by on 18 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Dec. 2023 by The Beachcomber Team

Hi Karen, thank you for your comment. We hope you enjoyed your stay! All the best.

5 out of 5
Fantastic place to stay

Posted by on 29 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Nov. 2023 by Alicia from The Beachcomber team.

HI Colleen, thank you so much for your comment. We certainly agree, and hope to see you again soon. All the best!

4 out of 5
awesome place to stay

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Aug. 2023 by The Beachcomber Team

Thank you for your comment Kelly! We are so glad you had a great time.

4 out of 5
Good facilities

Posted by on 16 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Jul. 2023 by Hannah from The Beachcomber team

Thank you for your review, Jason. We are pleased to know you found our facilities good and we hope to see you again soon.

5 out of 5
That you can opp out of house keeping and felt safe and staff helpful.

Posted by on 18 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jun. 2023 by Hannah from The Beachcomber team

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, Sonia. We appreciate your comments and are pleased you liked the opt in servicing and felt safe. We are also happy to hear you found our staff helpful. We hope to welcome you again soon.

About the The Beachcomber Hotel

Location 23 Beach Road, Nelson, 7010

Property Features

The Beachcomber Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 3.5-star Nelson motel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1987
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Beachcomber Hotel offers 68 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15–30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in March.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.