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The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Tahunanui Beach Reserve

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Deluxe One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Garden
Restaurant
Located near Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Hospital, The Beachcomber Hotel offers a tranquil getaway. Relax in the garden, cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff enhances your stay at this beachfront property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,374
NT$2,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Room options

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Kitchen Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Sauna
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grande Studio

  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Beach Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Catch 22 Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Beachcomber Hotel

Motel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Hospital, The Beachcomber Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a conference center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 November to March

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Beachcomber
Kingsgate Beachcomber Nelson
Kingsgate Hotel Beachcomber
Kingsgate Hotel Beachcomber Nelson
Beachcomber Motor Inn Nelson
Beachcomber Motor Inn
Beachcomber Motor Nelson
Beachcomber Motor
Beachcomber Motel Nelson
Beachcomber Nelson
The Beachcomber
The Beachcomber Hotel Motel
The Beachcomber Hotel Nelson
The Beachcomber Hotel Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does The Beachcomber Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beachcomber Hotel?

As of 2025/9/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beachcomber Hotel on 2025/9/29 start from NT$2,374, 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 The Beachcomber Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Beachcomber Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Beachcomber Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Beachcomber Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Beachcomber Hotel located?

Located in Tahunanui, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Hospital. Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Beachcomber Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 632 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool. Would love to stay in the summer when it is warm enough to swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great would recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

Holiday

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay thanks lovely/ friendly staff, room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, everything was good, really clean, and the staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good location to everything in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alicia was so helpful,we also got upgraded today a great room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marília

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, clean and close to the beach and restaurants! Amazing crew!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Perm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One rarely finds such authentic care and kindness from a busy motel - Beachcomber exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Clean and very comfortable bed and room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and it's handy to things.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

The perfect place to stay on the last night of our Nelson tour. Lively staff and a clean, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Staff were friendly and had good service. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are looking their age probably needs a refurbishment. Reception staff were excellent. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025