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About the Hotel

44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011

Accommodation Options

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel offers 11 air-conditioned units with full kitchen facilities, including stoves, refrigerators, and microwaves. Options include standard studios sleeping 3, executive studios with super king-size beds, 1-bedroom family units sleeping 4, and spa units with 2-person spa baths. All units feature 32-inch LED TVs with HDMI and USB inputs, DVD players, and free WiFi through fiber network. Bedrooms have double-glazed windows.

On-Site Facilities

The property provides free barbecue facilities in the garden area, guest laundry services, and luggage storage. A meeting room with seating for 15 is available by arrangement. Continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM. Free on-site parking and portable fans are provided for guest use.

Beachside Location

Located in Tahunanui, the motel is a short walk to Tahunanui Beach, its playground, and park. Restaurants, cafes, shops, and Tahunanui Fun Park with mini golf and water slides are within walking distance. Nelson city center and Nelson Airport are both a 5-minute drive away. Nelson Provincial Museum is 3 km from the property.

Recreation Activities

Guests can access kayaking and windsurfing opportunities on the surrounding water. Natureland Wildlife Trust zoo is 1 km away. Adventure activities including skydiving and mountain biking are available nearby. The property features garden areas with outdoor seating.

Guest Services

Reception operates from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM weekdays, with reduced hours weekends and public holidays. Late arrivals must notify in advance. The motel accepts EFTPOS, Visa, and Mastercard. Complimentary milk provided on arrival. High chairs and portacots available free of charge. Dry cleaning services offered.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Queen Studio Disability Access
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Studio Garden View
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Heating
Family Room Garden View
2 persons
42 m² 
3 Single beds
Garden view
Shower
Heating
Superior One-Bedroom Apartment Downstairs
2 persons
70 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

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City Centre
Nelson 1.8 km
Airports
Nelson (NSN) 4.8 km
Takaka (KTF) 105.4 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011
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44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand, 7011
Nearby
Burrell Park
520 m
Restaurants
My Thai Restaurant
150 m
20 Tahunanui Drive
Bel-Aire Tavern
160 m
37 Tahunanui Drive Tahunanui
Saltwater Bar & Kitchen
510 m
23 Beach Road Tahunanui
Thai Tahuna
630 m
14 Tahunanui Drive Tahuna Beach
Sprig & Fern Tahuna
600 m
13 Beach Road Tahuna
The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar
660 m
8 Tahunanui Drive Tahunanui
The Sands Brewery Bar & Kitchen
790 m
623 Rocks road Tahunanui
The Deck Cafe and Store
1.1 km
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