Castles Motel is a great choice for a stay in Nelson. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch LED TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchen
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10.00 per person
Policies
This property accepts major credit cards.
Also known as
Castles Motel
Castles Motel Nelson
Castles Nelson
Castles Motel Motel
Castles Motel Nelson
Castles Motel Motel Nelson
Frequently asked questions
Does Castles Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Castles Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Castles Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Castles Motel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castles Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Castles Motel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Castles Motel also has a garden.
Does Castles Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes cookware, a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Castles Motel like?
Castles Motel is in Tahunanui, a short 5-minute drive from Nelson (NSN) and 7 minutes' walk from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Castles Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
6 Jan 2022
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
19 Jul 2021
We were informed that some rooms were tenanted for social housing. Thought that it will be ok but turned out to be a bad idea. People from nearby room were fighting at the middle of the night so hard to sleep. No heating inside the main bedroom. To top it all off a big drama played out on the last night- one of the lady owners threw a tantrum, crying and shouting out in the street in front of our room as partner seems to be leaving her. A lot of drama for a week we wanted to spend trying to relax.
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5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
30 May 2021
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2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Jun 2020
Our unit,#15, was good.Had a lounge, seperate kitchen, seperate bathroom and a bedroom. A very cosy unit.
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9-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
8 Mar 2020
It was fine for what I needed for just the night but found the room and facilities a little outdated. Nice large room and enjoyed the Sky Sport. Really hand to all food, shops etc
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1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Feb 2020
Great location to beach and local bars . Traffic noise at night noisey due to being on state highway.
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2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2020
It felt like home in this place - which was important in view of the bad weather outside! The room was cosy.
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2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
20 Feb 2020
It is dated and not appealing to stay at. Our coach was tattered and torn. One of the beds was comfortable and one was not. There were spider webs around the doors so needs a thorough cleaning.
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1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2019
Comfortable room with friendly service
William
William, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2019
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1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2019
Close to restaurants and great for groups, garden rooms were good but a little tired but perfect for us.
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4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 Oct 2019
Friendly staff but the studio was disappointing. The decor is dated and the downstairs rooms have no view. It was clean but best for a quick one night stopover rather than a weekend
Miguel
Miguel, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2019
Very clean and comfortable. Noisy place with traffic. If not used to that its hard to sleep.
georgina
georgina, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2019
Good clean,warm and friendly moteliers.
As this is our 4th time staying at Castles. we really like this place. It is close to where we want to go, Clean and tidy, warm also. The shower water has excellent pressure. Castles is easy to find. Close to several good eatery's, the beach is only minutes away.
Jillene
Jillene, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2019
Very helpful & friendly staff, great location ......
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2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Jun 2019
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1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2019
Thoroughly appreciated all the amenities available for one night only. Only dislike is unit being upstsirs for an older senior to walk upstairs prone to having an accident. Well worth recommending motel. Young lady very polite and accommdating when given wrong unit
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1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2019
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2-night trip
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6/10 Good
1 May 2019
While the unit was reasonable there were cob webs on roof around the walls and spiders were plainly visible
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3-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
23 Apr 2019
First the staff never cleaned our unit for the 3 nights we were there. Run out of toilet paper, towels.,soap,etc.Had to force them to do a basic clean in the end. Sleep on same sheets for all 3 nights.
Next is the noise from the road all night long and you could hear people talking in the unit next to us.
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3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2019
DOG SHOW JUDGING
Lovely owners and really helpful, clean and good location easy access to local areas and town. Have stayed before and will be back in the future.
MATTHEW
MATTHEW, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Mar 2019
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1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
22 Mar 2019
The accommodation was ok but the access from the main road was poor because of heavy traffic which creates noise 24/7.
We would not use this property again.
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3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2019
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Feb 2019
Was in older motel out the back. Dated but very clean. Had an accident away from the Motel and was impressed they refunded some of my remaining prepayment.