Abelia Motor Lodge

Motel in the heart of Nelson

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Nestled in Tahunanui, Abelia Motor Lodge offers an eco-friendly retreat with a garden and barbecue grills. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, store your valuables safely at the front-desk safe, and enjoy extended parking. The multilingual staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Garden
Patio
Laundry facilities

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Tomorrow

Oct 27 - Oct 28

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

2 Bedroom Type A

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

44 sq m
2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom Type B

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

44 sq m
2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

35 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Studio

Very good

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

HDTV

Washing machine

Separate bedroom

29 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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About the neighborhood

121 Tahunanui Dr, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪Squires Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
‪Sublime Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Suburban Club - ‬4 min walk
‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Abelia Motor Lodge

Situated by the ocean, Abelia Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Nelson. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 12 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
- The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite extended parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

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
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2000
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

Patio

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Cleaning supplies

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 4 to November 30:

Laundry facilities

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Abelia Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Abelia Motor Lodge 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.