Is parking available at the property?

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

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Yes, continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 15 per person.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, but arrangements must be made in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible parking. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the property.

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

The property is located in Tahunanui, Nelson, within a 10-minute walk of Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. It is approximately 2.7 km from Nelson Provincial Museum and 2.9 km from Trafalgar Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from December to March, with operational hours from 9 AM to 8:30 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Apex Motorlodge- Adults Only

What guests think

Apex Motorlodge- Adults Only draws consistent praise for genuinely welcoming, hands-on hosts and a convenient base near Tahunanui Beach and dining, with extras like a small pool and in-room coffee machines adding to an easy, comfortable stay.

Rooms are frequently described as modern, spacious and well appointed, with many noting high standards of cleanliness. Some guests report noise from neighboring properties or upstairs units, and a lack of air conditioning can make rooms hot during summer. Overall, expect a relaxed beach-area base with practical comforts.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the small outdoor pool, and several mention in-room coffee machines as a welcome extra.

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Brenda

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was very helpful and friendly. Easy stay with great beds and facilities. I loved being able to have a swim in the pool. I recommend this place. Enjoyed our 6 night stay.

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jason

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place if your eating out all the time

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Elizabeth

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful owner. The room was spotless, very comfy. Great to have sky so could watch Australian open. Nice small pool. Short walk to beach drive to airport.

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Judith

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice beautifully updated and modern unit with new comfy bed and added bonus of Nespresso coffee machine and good quality coffee sachets

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Per

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Supertrevligt ställe med världens trevligaste värd! Stort,rent och snyggt rum med allt man kan önska sig.Litet bord och två stolar precis utanför(hade #4).Det enda man skulle kunnat önska sig var kanske en kokplatta men man kommer långt med micron.

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Carla

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size Studio with good ameninities and fantastic location so close to places to eat and the beach great place to stay

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Rose

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a convenient position for a one night stay. Spotlessly clean with all the comforts of home. Generous supply of tea bags and a coffee making machine is a big plus. A lovely stay and I will recommend.

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Carolyn

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The pool was good andcthe coffee machine they provided.

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Philip

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel at a good price. Spotlessly clean, excellent facilities and in a good location for the beach. Would definitely recommend this Motel.

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Wayne R

29 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good T.V.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised as spotless and well maintained, with some noting rooms serviced daily.

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Dan

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Amazing clean ,friendly, and totally safe.Motel owners and staff member went out of their way to assist our every need.

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Elizabeth

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful owner. The room was spotless, very comfy. Great to have sky so could watch Australian open. Nice small pool. Short walk to beach drive to airport.

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Eileen

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice room. Super clean and comfortable. Walkable to a massive beach! Nearby restaurants. People were so friendly.

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karl

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Friendly staff and very clean rooms serviced daily

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Paul

19 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Nice updated room. Very, very clean.

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Bruce

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were decorated beautifully The cleanliness was outstanding Thank you for a great stay

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Rose

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a convenient position for a one night stay. Spotlessly clean with all the comforts of home. Generous supply of tea bags and a coffee making machine is a big plus. A lovely stay and I will recommend.

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Teresa

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great 2 bedroom unit with spacious living and seating.very clean and fabulous welcoming staff.

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David

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, clean, everything we could possibly need. Great location. Highly recommend!

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Sabrina

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Personal top. Wir haben ein Upgrade erhalten. Zimmer sind sehr gepflegt und sehr sauber. Gute Lage, nur 5 Min. fußläufig bis zum Strand.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable with useful amenities; however, some guests experienced noise from neighboring properties or upstairs, and the lack of air conditioning can make rooms uncomfortably warm in summer.

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carl

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the motel’s fault but the neighbors behind the hotel were loud

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Judith

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice beautifully updated and modern unit with new comfy bed and added bonus of Nespresso coffee machine and good quality coffee sachets

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Jenny

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, modern and clean room. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely recommend to others.

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Marcel

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely refurbished units, very comfortable

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Paul

19 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Nice updated room. Very, very clean.

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Teresa

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great 2 bedroom unit with spacious living and seating.very clean and fabulous welcoming staff.

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Kathy

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Owner was great to deal with, loved having a pool for the kids. Fantastic location, room could use some aircon/fan of some type as holds heat in summer severely

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David

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, clean, everything we could possibly need. Great location. Highly recommend!

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Kerry

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean property but no air conditioner during hot summer day.

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Wendy

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Big problem with noise easily heard from room above eg clearly heard conversations. Also there is a backpacker accomodation behind motel. Noise until 1.45 am. Not much sleep between both of those things. Also room with two beds swapped for room with one bed. Very inconvenient for my daughter and I to share a bed.

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Service

Service is consistently highlighted as warm and exceptionally helpful, with owners frequently going out of their way for upgrades and assistance.

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Brenda

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was very helpful and friendly. Easy stay with great beds and facilities. I loved being able to have a swim in the pool. I recommend this place. Enjoyed our 6 night stay.

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David

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent clean, tidy and modern facility. Host, Tony went out of his way to find alternative accommodation when another night was needed, and he was booked out.

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Dan

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Amazing clean ,friendly, and totally safe.Motel owners and staff member went out of their way to assist our every need.

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Elizabeth

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful owner. The room was spotless, very comfy. Great to have sky so could watch Australian open. Nice small pool. Short walk to beach drive to airport.

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Dwayne

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely handy to dining options and the beach. The owners went out of their way to help.

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Tania

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were kindly upgraded. Room styled lovely. Cooking facility. Comfortable and quiet. Definitely stay again.

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Josie

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly owners, appreciated their willingness to flex with our changing plans! Nice place, clean and comfortable.

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Talia

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were amazing. When we arrived they had made up our room with a porta cot for our infant and helped us carry up our baggage. The following day as we were planning to leave via taxi they offered us a lift to pick up our hire car from the airport! Very kind, accomodating and welcoming staff. Room was big and had everything we could need. Location was convenient to the airport and to the beach/food. Would stay again and recommend to all.

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Claire

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was scrupulously clean, decor lovely and very well set out. Handy to everything and Manager couldn’t do enough for you

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Sabrina

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Personal top. Wir haben ein Upgrade erhalten. Zimmer sind sehr gepflegt und sehr sauber. Gute Lage, nur 5 Min. fußläufig bis zum Strand.

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Location

Location is highly convenient for Tahunanui Beach, eateries, and a short drive to the airport and city.

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Elizabeth

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful owner. The room was spotless, very comfy. Great to have sky so could watch Australian open. Nice small pool. Short walk to beach drive to airport.

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Dwayne

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely handy to dining options and the beach. The owners went out of their way to help.

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Jeremy

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideal for our stay of several nights. Nicely appointed, clean and well serviced. Plenty of local options for recreation, dining. Handy to the city centre. Staff friendly and obliging. Would stay again.

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James

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable. Excellent location, walking distance to beach. 3.5km driving distance to airport.

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Carla

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size Studio with good ameninities and fantastic location so close to places to eat and the beach great place to stay

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Danielle

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I've stayed at the Apex Motor Lodge twice and highly recommend when travelling to Tahunanui, Nelson. It is 60 second walk to the beach from the apartment and is surrounded by bars and restaurants. It is also a short drive from town and the airport. The rooms are spacious, clean, stylish and the staff are extremely friendly. Next time I return I will be rebooking with Apex Danielle x

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David

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, clean, everything we could possibly need. Great location. Highly recommend!

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Philip

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel at a good price. Spotlessly clean, excellent facilities and in a good location for the beach. Would definitely recommend this Motel.

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Sabrina

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Personal top. Wir haben ein Upgrade erhalten. Zimmer sind sehr gepflegt und sehr sauber. Gute Lage, nur 5 Min. fußläufig bis zum Strand.

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Anj

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very clean and tidy.. Super close to Tahuna abd the city. Couldn't ask for more in a weekend accomodation. Thanks heaps

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Apex Motorlodge- Adults Only

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