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Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Property class: 4

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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.
A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.
A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $64
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • 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

View all photos for Executive Studio

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 this property

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

4-star motel in Tahunanui
Laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills.
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.
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel is a smoke-free property.

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. 68 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 199 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

6/10 Okay

Ardyanto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and kitchen and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sahand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room with everything you'd need
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space and privacy, had everything needed to cook a meal. Check in was made easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money was great better than expected
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean towels everyday very happy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

RUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious family apartment at the back so less road noise ,good equipped kitchen. Very good value for money. Only thing there was a Unpleasant smell in the apartment, that was the only reason I gave it 4 star instead of 5. But will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here 4 nights in a standard studio Very basic rooms . Very noisy from traffic noise ,if you are a light sleeper , I wouldn't recommend staying here . Internet is very poor ,dropped in and out the whole time . Was a good location for other amenities. Food / pub etc
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Candice

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Rodney

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

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traffic noise is a problem but for the price who cares
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Leone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was clean and fully equipped. The laundry had no powder, called duty manager , no reply, went on voice mail. so washed with no powder.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Cathryn

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

6/10 Okay

Fitri

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