Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 7:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. However, specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Tahunanui, Nelson, within a 5-minute walk of Tahunanui Beach Reserve and a short drive from attractions like the World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, Nelson Provincial Museum, and Nelson Market.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from November to March.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 25.0 per day, and advance request is required for confirmation.

The Beachcomber Hotel in Nelson

Average nightly price at The Beachcomber Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$85
February	$100
March	$88
April	$66
May	$63
June	$63
July	$62
August	$64
September	$66
October	$70
November	$79
December	$76

What guests think

At The Beachcomber Hotel, travelers praise the excellent location near Tahunanui Beach and parks, overall cleanliness, and friendly, accommodating staff, while noting dated rooms, absent air conditioning in some units, occasional noise, and a few maintenance or breakfast shortcomings.

Many guests like the heated pool and available parking, though a few found the pool smaller than expected and the onsite laundry disruptive at times. Several rooms include practical kitchenettes, but some lack a sink, making dishwashing awkward. Room sizes range from compact to very spacious, with occasional in-room extras like extra beds or a private spa and sauna. Overall, it suits beach-focused trips and short stays where value and convenience matter more than modern finishes.

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Facilities

The heated pool is appreciated, though a few found it smaller than expected. Onsite laundry and parking are available, but laundry use can be disruptive.

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Alison

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the pool. Would love to stay in the summer when it is warm enough to swim.

10

Martyn

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good rooms, parking and accessibility.

10

John

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We highly recommend this Hotel was within easy walking distance of the beach and many eateries. The staff were most welcoming and very helpful. The heated Swimming pool was a nice relaxing bonus.

8

Alistair

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,374 nights

Swimming pool was small for size of property and room was very hot during the day

8

Keith

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice motel and the staff were really nice, however there was no restriction on the use of the very noisy laundry rooms. It would be much better if the use of these items was restricted to reasonable hours, or that the equipment was replaced with much less noisy ones.

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Taylor

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for a quick and fun overnight stay. Enjoyed the pool (especially because no one else happened to be there).. Pool was heated just enough.. A pleasant surprise, but not sure if they keep that up 365. Even better was the super hot, good pressure, spacious shower afterwards.. (bc it was dark/cold by the time we got out). Surprisingly bigger property than expected so kudos to all the staff keeping it tidy and clean.

8

Susan

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Lori

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very pleased They were super helpful The soaps in the room were great quality The kitchenette was useful There was even a washing machine and soap for free use, and dryer was not expensive

8

Jennifer

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, easy walk to restaurants and the beach. Lovely heated pool and outdoor area. Room cleaning hot or miss. We opted to have room cleaning daily (not automatic) and it did not happen every day. Fixtures in room are extra tall (shower shelf, clothes rail in closet, mirror in bathroom). I am an average height woman and had a hard time with this. A full length mirror in room would be nice as well, especially with how high the mirror is in the bathroom.

8

Aminiasi

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close the beach, swimming pool etc

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Cleanliness

Many guests described rooms as very clean or spotless. Some reported worn or stained carpets, strong bleach smells, and occasional missed housekeeping under the opt-in service.

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Jon

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean room, well-appointed, comfortable and in a great location only 5 minutes from airport. Very quiet.

10

Dale

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and very comfortable bed and room

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Kafer,

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wouldn’t stay here again. Dirty carpet. Everything is dilapidated. I don’t mind old but this is next level. Don’t stay. Enjoy your holiday!

8

Andrew

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and spotless, only issue was as renovation was still ongoing it was a walk away from main building. Staff very apologetic and provided complimentary breakfast.

6

kelvin

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was not up to motel standard and we showed photos to reception when leaving. They agreed and we were reimbursed a portion. Disappointing as position was great.

10

Beatriz

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, everything was good, really clean, and the staff nice

8

Andrea

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean but very tired. The carpet needs replacing and the curtains needed hooks replacing. There is a basin under the sink to do your dishes in. Its very noisy with road noise and other occupiers

8

Jennifer

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, easy walk to restaurants and the beach. Lovely heated pool and outdoor area. Room cleaning hot or miss. We opted to have room cleaning daily (not automatic) and it did not happen every day. Fixtures in room are extra tall (shower shelf, clothes rail in closet, mirror in bathroom). I am an average height woman and had a hard time with this. A full length mirror in room would be nice as well, especially with how high the mirror is in the bathroom.

10

Elizabeth

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean nice property walking distance to the beach

6

Nic

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walk to beach and activities of Tahunanui. Could definitely do with some upgrading.Large comfy bed, shame that the other single bed took up space too. While it was noted at the time , the room smelt so heavily of bleach we had to air it.Yes, I spoke to staff the next day and they said we could have been moved but assumed it was over zealous cleaners.

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Rooms

Rooms range from compact to very spacious and generally comfortable, but decor is dated in places. Common drawbacks include no air conditioning (fans provided in some), occasional noise from other units or road, and kitchenettes without sinks in some studios.

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Sue

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, relaxed vibe. Perfect for a short stay. Friendly housekeeping staff! Missing a full length mirror, shower pressure was poor, we didn’t enjoy washing dishes in a bucket and using bathroom vanity to drain and rinse.

8

Carol

Feb 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, for a short stay, but no aircon & bed need updating, uncomfortable. Great location for walking to beach, food & fuel.

6

Sharlene

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Alistair

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,374 nights

Swimming pool was small for size of property and room was very hot during the day

6

Caro

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable, though the rooms are small and unfortunately the bathroom noise from upper units can be heard

8

Steve

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are looking their age probably needs a refurbishment. Reception staff were excellent. Excellent location.

8

Adam

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The pool and proximity to the beach was great. The shower was a continuous problem with the water changing between hot and cold constantly, and just a bit of a struggle getting to sleep at night with guests above us thumping around heavily late into the evening. Other than that it was a nice stay.

10

Robert

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Julie

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The office staff were very helpful and improved my stay. On the other hand the studio room I stayed in seemed slightly dated and the kitchenette, with no sink, left a lot to be desired.

8

Lisa

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location across from a beautiful beach and walking distance to food. A little noisy with the windows open to allow a breeze in. No AC. Staff were great.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with upgrades and room changes offered and notable above-and-beyond help. A few guests reported poor communication or an unhelpful reception interaction.

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Kevin

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Alicia was so helpful,we also got upgraded today a great room.

10

Adele

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff.

10

Donald

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place - across from the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

10

Chris

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Beachcomber is an excellent place to stay. Aleisha and her staff provide excellent service, and go out of their way to look after their customers. I left my cell phone in the room. When I was at the airport, I realised my error in leaving my cell phone in the room. I contacted Aleisha, who went to the room, secured my cell phone, and then brought the cell phone to me at the airport in time for me to catch my flight. That to me me, is going the extra mile in providing outstanding service. I would highly recommend anyone to stay at the Beachcomber should they be visiting Nelson.

8

Heather

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. We stayed overnight because we had an early morning flight. It was perfect for that.

10

P

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic place to stay, bigger complex than we thought. Room was nice, staff were pleasant. Couple of pubs and a nice cafe basically all next door. Would stay again!

10

Penelope

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding hotel, superb location. We were given a room on the ground floor which required a fair bit of organisation by the receptionist. She was very helpful. Quite the best hotel we have stayed in yet on our road trip around NZ.

10

Brendon

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay here. Staff were friendly and had good service. Would recommend to others.

8

Sam

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and accommodating and changed our room to a ground floor when checking in. Love the area close to eating places and the beach. Room was not huge but only there for one night so served its purposes. Clean and comfortable would definitely stay again.

2

Nick

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rude and argumentative staff member at reception (older woman). There was an issue with Expedia/Hotel. Expedia quoted me one price, the hotel then charged me a higher price. The staff member blamed Expedia, then blamed me for using Expedia and said it’s not her problem. I haven’t had this issue with any other motel/hotel. She was unhelpful and seemed to enjoy being confrontational. I stay in Nelson 15-20 nights per year. What could have been a simple $12 credit is now a loss, upwards of $3200 per year for them, plus negative feedback. The hotel itself is nice but not worth this hassle in my opinion.

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Location

Excellent location across from a park and near Tahunanui Beach, with restaurants and pubs a short walk away. Handy to the airport and bus routes.

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Jon

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean room, well-appointed, comfortable and in a great location only 5 minutes from airport. Very quiet.

8

Norma

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms, great location.

8

Jim

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very tidy, clean room. In a very good location and the bus stops right outside from the airport.

8

Perm

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

P

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic place to stay, bigger complex than we thought. Room was nice, staff were pleasant. Couple of pubs and a nice cafe basically all next door. Would stay again!

10

Robert

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spot close to the beach.

8

Adriana

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location!

10

William

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was just a beautiful athletic field between the hotel and the gorgeous beach. Great location!

10

Robert

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Suzanne

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay in Nelson. Lovely park across the road and an amazing beach. Close to central Nelson.

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Dining

On-site continental breakfast drew criticism for value and quality, including an out-of-order coffeemaker. Many guests instead used the nearby restaurants and cafés.

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Terry

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation and lovely pool. I do not recommend the breakfast - extremely expensive for cereal, juice and toast. Otherwise our stay was enjoyable.

8

Perm

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Frank

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a one night stay before early flight home. Three minute drive to airport. Couple of good pubs next door for drinking and dining. Didn't spend enough time there to give a proper assessment, but what we did see we liked.

10

P

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic place to stay, bigger complex than we thought. Room was nice, staff were pleasant. Couple of pubs and a nice cafe basically all next door. Would stay again!

8

Sam

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and accommodating and changed our room to a ground floor when checking in. Love the area close to eating places and the beach. Room was not huge but only there for one night so served its purposes. Clean and comfortable would definitely stay again.

10

Elma

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Place is very good ealking distance to Tahanui Beach. Restaurant around very accessible. parking available and we love our stay. Will recommend to our friends.

10

Pramuk

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay near the beach area. Just a short walk to the beach. There are places nearby to get food. Highly recommended to stay. 😊

10

Jennifer

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great - a quarter mile walk to the beach. Hotel was busy but not noisy. Walkable to restaurants. Nice room.

6

Stephen

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were in need of update. Continental breakfast left much to be desired. Coffeemaker was out of order, and offerings were not very desireable.

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Lisa

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location across from a beautiful beach and walking distance to food. A little noisy with the windows open to allow a breeze in. No AC. Staff were great.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $72	2 $72	3 $73	4 $73	5 $75	6 $83	7 $75
8 $75	9 $75	10 $75	11 $82	12 $83	13 $83	14 $122
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22 $125	23 $82	24 $91	25 $107	26 $101	27 $73	28 $79
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