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Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

4.0 star property
Beach motel in Nelson with free parking

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One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Living area
Front of property
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Terrace/patio
Located in Tahunanui, Castles Motel offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden and convenient laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi, enjoy extended parking, take advantage of tour assistance and express check-in for a seamless experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit | Jetted bathtub

One Bedroom Upstairs Spa Unit

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit | Jetted bathtub

One Bedroom Downstairs Spa Unit

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Upscale motel located in Tahunanui
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with DVD players
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castles Motel
Castles Motel Nelson
Castles Nelson
Castles Motel
Castles Driftwood Motel Nelson
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Motel
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Nelson
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel?

As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$82.76, including 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.

How much is parking at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel located?

Located in Tahunanui, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Burrell Park, Tahunanui Beach Reserve, and Natureland Zoo. Nelson Fun Park and Paddy's Knob Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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