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Stayed here one night before walking the Heaphy and left my sunglasses in the room. The lovely lady who checked us in called me and left it at reception to pick up after the walk. Thank you for the nice clean and lovely room plus kiwi service!
Talitiga
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/25
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Good place to stay while in Nelson. Short walk into town. There is a restaurant about 50m from the motel. The motel also has breakfast in the morning. Basic but fills the void.
The staff were great at check in, and through out the stay. The property backs on the the port but that wasn't an issue..
Jody
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/18
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10/10 Excellent
Byron
2024/3/17
Byron
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/4/9
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we stayed last weekend for my birthday 9th of march .
This place is clean and good value for money.
Restaurant next door call the Anchor and yachts in front of the harbourside was very pretty @ night.
walking distance up town 15 mins .
Restaurants,countdown store, walking trails .
we love our stay thank you very much and we will be back!
Poppy & Richard
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/18
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10/10 Excellent
Martin
2024/3/13
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/4/3
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A nice clean property situated on the harbour with nice large, comfortable rooms. The staff were friendly and helpful and there is even a free continental breakfast thrown in for good measure. Very enjoyable
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/10
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10/10 Excellent
James
2024/3/8
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
As advertised, nice room, facilities and breakfast, too!
James
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/8
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We had a great stay at the Harbourside Lodge. Our room was spacious and clean. The king bed was very comfortable. It was a 15 minute walk to downtown Nelson which didn’t bother us as the view of the marina was beautiful. The price of the room included a nice breakfast. We highly recommend this hotel.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/7
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The rooms are really comfortable and well appointed
Great shower
Best of all are the great staff
Belinda and her team are amazing
Great breakfast included with room rate
On site laundry was available too
Ask for a room with marina view
Robyn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/6
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The staff was so friendly and helpful and the room was clean. Breakfast was limited but restocked constantly. The area the hotel is in is in the middle of the port and very industrial. Our rooms had sliding glass doors to the common hallway and no windows other than that.
Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/29
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In the port area which is industrial but had a room with a great view of the marina. Problem with Sky box but was
Replaced as soon as advised. Great continental breakfast.
DOUG
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/29
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This was quite literally the best motel experience I have had. The front desk was sweet. The room had amazing amenities, was super clean and the breakfast was wonderful. I would stay here again!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/22
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Lovely view over the marina from our room. Breakfast was excellent and refreshed often and Belinda the Harbourside manager was very helpful, so friendly and professional. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/26
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Belinda was very accommodating to us yesterday when we checked in and again this morning in the breakfast room. Good choice of breakfast items. Great views outside our room and nice comfortable bed!
Erica
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/11
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6/10 Okay
Robert
Traveled with family
2024/2/8
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is clean and tidy. Bathroom clean but door wouldn't stay closed.
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/8
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10/10 Excellent
Mike
Traveled with partner
2024/2/5
Liked: Amenities
This is our second stay, and really we enjoyed the friendly staff, extra clean, bright and large rooms. The continental breakfast was also great!
Mike
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/5
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10/10 Excellent
STEVE
2024/2/4
STEVE
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/2/5
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10/10 Excellent
Don
2024/2/2
Don
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/3/20
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About a 15 min walk into town. Lovely area. Nice clean hotel and the manger was very nice and helpful. Would stay here again.
Emma
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/18
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8/10 Good
Andre
2024/1/13
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay but little out of the way to city center. About 15 min walk. Weird mix of industrial area with yacht marina. Good dining options 15 mins away from city center.
Andre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/15
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Nice hotel on the harbour. Felt very safe and quiet. There was a free continental breakfast that we didn't have time to check out. The showers had nice water pressure and the room had a mini-fridge. Parking was easy.
Leandra
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/12
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Belinda took care of us at check-in. She was terrific.
We had a fabulous view of the harbor. Especially at sunrise. Breakfast was just right.
We were quite pleased . Also, the location was great
greta
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/4
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Lovely view from our room, overlooking the marina. Easy walking into the city centre. Handy restaurant next door, served delicious meals. Clean and comfortable, met all our needs, complimentary continental breakfast was a bonus . Highly recommended, will stay again.
Kwai
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/4
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Complimentary breakfast was good. Great being on the marina
Murry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/4
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8/10 Good
Catherine
Traveled with group
2023/10/23
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We chose Harbourside Inn for the location - overlooking Nelson Marina - and because the description said there was a bar and restaurant onsite. In fact those facilities are not on the premises though they are very close. The area is industrial so quiet to walk around at night. It is an easy 20 minute walk to the town centre. The staff were excellent and room had everything we expected, including a balcony to sit out front.
Catherine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Belinda Hawkins on 2024/1/4
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