Nestled in Tahunanui, Balmoral Motel is a haven of eco-friendly charm. Enjoy the lush garden, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, or have fun with family and friends at the playground. With laundry facilities and barbecue grills on hand, this motel is perfect for relaxed getaways.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Nelson Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Greenmeadows Cafe - 4 min drive
Squires Pub & Cafe - 4 min drive
Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport - 4 min drive
Speights Ale House - 3 min drive
About this property
Balmoral Motel
Enjoy your visit to Nelson with a stay at Balmoral Motel. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Balmoral Motel
Balmoral Motel Nelson
Balmoral Nelson
Motel Balmoral
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Frequently asked questions
Does Balmoral Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balmoral Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Balmoral Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Balmoral Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Balmoral Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balmoral Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Balmoral Motel and nearby?
Balmoral Motel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Does Balmoral Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a toaster, cookware and a fridge.
What's the area around Balmoral Motel like?
Balmoral Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Natureland Zoo and 9 minutes' walk from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
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Balmoral Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2025
Very comfortable stay.
Very well located clean comfortable motel. Everything as expected,.
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
Lovely spot
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2025
Would Stay Again
Very clean and comfortable room. Proprieters very friendly and helpful. Great cooking space and we were allowed to use the owners' barbecue. Central location, short walk to Natureland and the beach.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2025
Balmoral Motel
Belinda was so nice and friendly, and accomodations were so comfy and clean. Was very pleased I selected them
cheryl
cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
The owners were very welcoming and informative. The amenities were excellent.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 March 2025
Great little motel!
Really friendly and helpful staff, unit was super clean, beds were comfortable. The little pool was great for our kids to blow off some steam after a long travel day. We were able to walk a short distance to get dinner, and it's just a little longer of a walk to get to the beach and an incredible playground. Highly recommend!
Jasmine
Jasmine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Excellent welcome and great to have air conditioning in the unit.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2025
Great choice for one night!
The Balmoral is well located, with an easy walk to the beach and several dining options within walking distance. Access to services and provisions is a short drive away.
The. Ed was one of the most co forts le ones we’ve slept in on our 2 months of travel so far! Location is quiet,
Patricia-Marilyn
Patricia-Marilyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2025
Excellent Property
We were in a twin studio unit: 701
One Queen, one single.
Parking right out front, swimming pool and guest laundry.
The room was like brand new, kitchen all up do date and well provisioned.
Excellent, modern bathroom.
Some of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in.
Everything was clean and immaculate.
Friendly staff too.
John
John, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 February 2025
Elzbieta M.J.
Elzbieta M.J., 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 December 2024
Von außen machte es im ersten Ablick keinen tollen Eindru
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
10 January 2020
Very good location and mgmt. very helpful. However the accommodation lacks adequate sound proofing from units both beside and above.
Gordon
Gordon, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 September 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 September 2019
Spotlessky clean. Lovely lady at reception.
Our room was in the older section of the prooerty, but had all the amenities. However the internet was not reliable unless we stood on the front steps of our unut.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2019
Lovely people and nice, clean comfortable, warm accommodation.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 July 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 July 2019
Comfortable, tidy place for my week long stay. Close to where I needed, helpful staff, comfortable bed
Verified traveller
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2019
stay was good , no complaints
warren
warren, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 June 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2019
Great friendly place to stay
What a great located place, clean and extremely friendly hotel, I loved how nice and helpful the hotel managers were, highly recommended and ask to meet the furry girls they have they are gorgeous !
Lirio
Lirio, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2019
Probably the best "old school" motel I've stayed in. Would definitely ask for room 710 again - nice and spacious with a great shower. Really comfy bed with nice bedding for the cooler South Island nights. Great location for young families with a short walk to Tahuna beach and all of its child friendly entertainment and beautiful sand.
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2019
Clean & tidy
Loved the motel, very clean & tidy
Henrietta
Henrietta, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 March 2019
Proximity to the beach activities which was the reason for our stay. Also proximity to restaurants within walking distance. And also the sunshine!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2019
Great little gem close to the beach.
It was a busy time and my hotel choice was made at this point in a hurry. But I am glad I picked Balmoral. Great location, 5 min to the beach and max 10 to restaurants. Amazing walk to town, it is an hour long but great views and totally worth it. The room was spacious and clean. Basic necessities. It's a motel, not a hotel, so you need to get your breakfast, but the awesome lady that the front desk can get something if you ask the night before. She was very welcoming and friendly throughout my stay. Totally recommend.