Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

Is breakfast offered, and what are the details?

A continental breakfast is available for NZD 10 per person, served each morning.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located near the beach in Tahunanui, Nelson, close to attractions like the World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, Nelson Provincial Museum, and Natureland Zoo.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the pool during their stay.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the motel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for infants at a fee of NZD 15 per day. Advance request is required for cribs.

Balmoral Motel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Balmoral Motel stands out for warm, attentive hosts and very clean accommodation, with many guests highlighting renovated rooms, quiet nights, and practical in-room kitchens alongside a small pool and air conditioning.

Beds are widely described as very comfortable, and the location offers easy walks to the beach, playground and dining, with the airport a short drive. A few reviewers mention dated areas, weak shower pressure, and tight parking, with one noting ground-floor patio doors felt exposed and another disliking carpet. Expect a straightforward base near the beach.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities include a small outdoor pool, air conditioning, on-site parking, and well-equipped in-room kitchens. Some note parking can feel tight.

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Jasmine

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

John

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Dianne

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is a bit tired, but was clean and had a comfy bed. The water pressure in the shower was terrible and parking was tight. If someone parked in the wrong place or out a bit too far you couldn't get past.

8

Laura

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a wonderful welcome. The quietest air-conditioning unit we have ever had which was used during our entire stay. Was a nice room with lovely kitchen and bathroom. Nice and quiet.

10

Wendy

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent welcome and great to have air conditioning in the unit.

10

James

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The management were very helpful and freindly. Sky tv great and room very clean. Great motel.

10

Ash

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel with lovely owners. Pool was good for a swim on a hot day.

10

Renata

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Belinda and Peter are very great hosts Accommodation was all what we expected Full apartment for 2 days with fully equipped kitchen living room bathroom bedroom and garden to enjoy the sunset! We were able to enjoy Irish performance in restaurant where Peter played bouzouki And Belinda has taken us there Best to this amazing couple

10

Roberta

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was newly renovated and very clean. Large well equipped kitchen.

10

Leticia

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very clean, beds are super comfy. The kitchen is fully equipped. Even though it was busy when I stayed, it was very quiet in the evening and I had a great sleep. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean, well-maintained rooms, with several calling them spotless or immaculate. A few note dated decor in places, but hygiene standards are high.

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10

Jasmine

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

yuki

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, tidy, roomy and good beds. Thank you

10

John

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

D M

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second visit to this motel. Definitely the best I’ve found in Nelson. Clean, modern and great service. I’ll be back!

10

Bruce

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and spacious.The staff were friendly and helpful.

8

Geoff

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The renovated room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Friendly staff.

10

Maxine

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room lovely and friendly staff

10

Dorothy

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness and facilities were excellent.

10

Anna

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at the Balmoral, very clean and pleasant accommodation. Our hosts were very hospitable and we appreciated the cuddles with Ariana.

10

Leticia

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very clean, beds are super comfy. The kitchen is fully equipped. Even though it was busy when I stayed, it was very quiet in the evening and I had a great sleep. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are mostly renovated, spacious and quiet, with very comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, effective air conditioning and well-equipped kitchenettes. Some guests report low shower water pressure, ground-floor patio doors reducing privacy, and a dated feel or dislike of carpet.

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Sybille

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Dusche war etwas tricky aber es war seht sauber. Leider gab es Teppichboden.

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John

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Dianne

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is a bit tired, but was clean and had a comfy bed. The water pressure in the shower was terrible and parking was tight. If someone parked in the wrong place or out a bit too far you couldn't get past.

8

Laura

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a wonderful welcome. The quietest air-conditioning unit we have ever had which was used during our entire stay. Was a nice room with lovely kitchen and bathroom. Nice and quiet.

10

Bruce

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and spacious.The staff were friendly and helpful.

8

P

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean bedding and comfy bed. Friendly and responsive staff. A bit concerning to have 2 large patio windows into the ground floor suit but the area was very quiet.

8

Geoff

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The renovated room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Friendly staff.

6

GERARD

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very tired motel, doesn't match to photos on the tin. Shower had very low water pressure. Not the best. That said, was a last minute booking to deal with weather travel disruptions so glad to find somewhere to stay.

10

D M

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room and amazing bed. Great service. Would definitely recommend and return on our next trip to Nelson.

10

Susan

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Better than expected - lovely clean well catered and super comfortable bed

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Service

Hosts and staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth, personable check-ins. Several guests felt the team went above and beyond.

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D M

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second visit to this motel. Definitely the best I’ve found in Nelson. Clean, modern and great service. I’ll be back!

8

Laura

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a wonderful welcome. The quietest air-conditioning unit we have ever had which was used during our entire stay. Was a nice room with lovely kitchen and bathroom. Nice and quiet.

10

Bruce

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and spacious.The staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Kevin

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Friendly and helpful manager and staff

8

P

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean bedding and comfy bed. Friendly and responsive staff. A bit concerning to have 2 large patio windows into the ground floor suit but the area was very quiet.

8

Geoff

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The renovated room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Friendly staff.

10

Maxine

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room lovely and friendly staff

10

James

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The management were very helpful and freindly. Sky tv great and room very clean. Great motel.

10

Renata

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Belinda and Peter are very great hosts Accommodation was all what we expected Full apartment for 2 days with fully equipped kitchen living room bathroom bedroom and garden to enjoy the sunset! We were able to enjoy Irish performance in restaurant where Peter played bouzouki And Belinda has taken us there Best to this amazing couple

10

Anna

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at the Balmoral, very clean and pleasant accommodation. Our hosts were very hospitable and we appreciated the cuddles with Ariana.

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Location

Convenient for walking to the beach, Natureland/playgrounds and dining, and generally quiet; the airport is a short drive. Guests describe it as well located for local attractions.

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Jasmine

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Michael

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Patricia-Marilyn

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 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,

10

Annette

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spot

10

Andrew

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very well located clean comfortable motel. Everything as expected,.

10

Paul

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Handy location to airport & Tuhuna. Can't think of any negatives. Would definitely return :)

10

Leticia

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very clean, beds are super comfy. The kitchen is fully equipped. Even though it was busy when I stayed, it was very quiet in the evening and I had a great sleep. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

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Balmoral Motel

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

King Studio

Twin Studio

Superior Apartment

Two-Bedroom Studio Apartment

Queen Studio

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