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Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

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Standard Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Laundry room
One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Terrace/patio
Family Apartment | Living area | LED TV, DVD player
Property entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$58
$51 nightly
$58 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Explore the area

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44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011
  • Place, Natureland Zoo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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

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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

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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

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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

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One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Jetted tub

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Nelson

With a stay at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Burrell Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. .This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Natureland Zoo and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nelson Fun Park.
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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

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LED televisions and DVD players are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Duane, HOPE

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

8/10 Good

Candice

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

8/10 Good

ROSS

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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Fitri

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

6/10 Okay

Bevin

Traveled with family and small children
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

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

8/10 Good

Karen, Greymouth

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrucia

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

8/10 Good

Rick

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Nothing
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUDY

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Waina Marie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lou

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Philipa

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

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our unit,#15, was good.Had a lounge, seperate kitchen, seperate bathroom and a bedroom. A very cosy unit.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to beach and local bars . Traffic noise at night noisey due to being on state highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like home in this place - which was important in view of the bad weather outside! The room was cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020