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Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

4.0 star property

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A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a bar stool and a couch in the living area.
One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.
One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $63
$55 nightly
$63 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

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, Nelson Fun Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

Two single beds with pillows, a wooden wardrobe, a small kitchen area, and a door leading to a balcony.

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a plant.

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view of greenery, a bedside table with a remote control, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two red pillows, flanked by wooden nightstands with lamps.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Two single beds with white linens and plaid blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

View all photos for Superior Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted tapestry, and a ceiling light.

Superior Studio

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

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a bench, two bedside tables, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Nelson Fun Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 11 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nelson Golf Club - 12 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Styx - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Pepper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nahm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬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

Property class

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. 66 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 194 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, property was older but the price reflected that. Comfortable bed so had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab stay super clean cute and comfortable Couldn't get wifi the first night and it was patchy the second
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Silive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. Clean and tidy, just wish the shower space is a bit bigger. Easy to find. Car parking was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Candice

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

8/10 Good

Håkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clear instructions for my late check in, room was clean and functional with well equipped kitchen. It is very close to a busy road, but there is not much traffic during the night so not a big problem. Close to a nice beach and good restaurants (but avoid the “Italian” nearby, it's terrible. Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Specious and tidy. A bit noisy, yet one has to expect while staying on main road.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and tidy. The young cleaner was very obliging. Bed to big for room. Very dated motel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUDY

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes and yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Fitri

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

6/10 Okay

wayne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is in a poor state. black mould in the bathroom window TV worked intermittently but only on 3 channels fridge is held up in one corner with a sponge silverfish bugs in the room which ended up on my clothing. would never stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ROSS

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

4/10 Poor

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff took payment before arrival - not good :(
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Duane

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrucia

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

6/10 Okay

Philipa

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was very dated but clean. It was a bit crowded too. Had trouble locking the door so sought assistance from the reception who gladly helped. Unfortunately we had already struggled with the lock for half an hour of our morning when we would've preferred sightseeing. The lock was also hard to unlock. I think we were unlucky with the room. I saw nicer rooms in other units.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026