The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Front of property
Deluxe One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Kitchen Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
23 Beach Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Kitchen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grande Studio

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Large Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Large Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Kitchen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Grande Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5-star motel in Tahunanui
This smoke-free motel features a conference center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall are onsite.
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.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The Beachcomber Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Beachcomber Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to March

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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The Beachcomber Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 625 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, everything was good, really clean, and the staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location near beach in Nelson

The Beachcomber Hotel has an excellent location, across the street from a large park, with the beach just past the park. There is also restaurants very close by. Our room was a bit small but met our needs. There is not air conditioning, but a fan helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Perm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with beach just 500 ft away. Right by boardwalk along beach into downtown. Restaurants and cafes close by within a block. Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharlene

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the outdoor seating. We were disappointed with the lack of air conditioning and the fans that didnt work as the rooms were very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are looking their age probably needs a refurbishment. Reception staff were excellent. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One rarely finds such authentic care and kindness from a busy motel - Beachcomber exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and it's handy to things.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aminiasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close the beach, swimming pool etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Good location for beach and road system. Room basic, a bit tired but adequate. Pool not as big as picture shows it! Staff very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Staff were friendly and had good service. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms but lots of noise from outside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good location to everything in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025