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Arcadia Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Tahunanui Beach Reserve

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Reception
BBQ/picnic area
Executive Studio | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Studio (Super King) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Arcadia Motel, rejuvenated in 2020, offers a warm welcome near Nelson Hospital and Nelson College. Tee off on the 18 holes of golf or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool with umbrellas. With free WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful multilingual staff nearby Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
The current price is NT$2,256
NT$2,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 368 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Large 2 Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Large 2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio with Balcony (Super King + 1 Single) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Studio with Balcony (Super King + 1 Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio (Super King) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Studio (Super King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Apartment | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 328 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tahunanui, a neighborhood in Nelson, Arcadia Motel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Nelson Market and Richmond Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Founders Heritage Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Trafalgar Park. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby.
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36 Golf Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, Tasman, 7011

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Nelson College - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Nelson Market - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Arcadia Motel

Motel remodeled in 2020 and located near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Nelson Hospital and Nelson College, Arcadia Motel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Swimming pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a seasonal outdoor pool, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arcadia Motel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to May
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Arcadia Motel Nelson
Arcadia Nelson
Arcadia Motel Motel
Arcadia Motel Nelson
Arcadia Motel Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Arcadia Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Arcadia Motel?

As of 2025/9/2, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arcadia Motel on 2025/9/3 start from NT$2,256, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Arcadia Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arcadia Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arcadia Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arcadia Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Arcadia Motel located?

Located in Tahunanui, this golf motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Nelson College and Nelson Hospital. Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Arcadia Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Te

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great owners, was a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly host! Exceptionally clean units.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, room was perfect, had everything we needed, and hosts were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stay here a few times as location is perfect for me. Staff are very friendly and helpful and units are always clean and tidy. A great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Very comfortable stay in extremely clean unit. Very friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roomy comfortable accommodation.

Good big room with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very well run, clean, friendly and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people run this hotel. Great location to spend a few nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, super clean and spacious rooms, welcoming and knowledgeable owner.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. Host was kind and welcoming. The room was perfect for us and the location was great. Close to the beach (a very short drive) and easy to get to the highway toward Abel Tasman Park. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very friendly and attentive. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed and the hotel is walking distance to the beach and a few restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, rooms have everything you need with a full kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation was roomy, clean and very comfortable. A short drive from the park, beach, restaurants and not far from downtown area. The owners were very accommodating and helpful. We would recommend this accommodation to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel was very nice and owner was very eager to share ideas for resturants and things to do
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean and tidy unit, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff there were really friendly & helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location near the beach and all amenities. Warm welcome and advice from the owner on where to go in the region. Super clean, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and excellent service from the owners. Good sized room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A neat and tidy venue close to a great variety of locations. We enjoyed the stay as we passed through Nelson.

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation in a great location.Good advice about eating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent experience, top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very happy with everything Unit was spacious had everything we required. Staff were very friendly & checked that all was good for you . Thank you for a enjoyable stay Judy & Pete
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff very friendly and helpful.the.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is value for money. The room and all the ammenities were quality. The location was excellent to shops. Walking distance to restaurants as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024