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About this property

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access. Just 6 minutes’ walk from beautiful Tahunanui Beach. Complimentary tea, coffees and sugar replenished daily. Free barbecue facilities are available in the garden area. All heated rooms include a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from Nelson Fun Park Hydro slide. Nelson Golf Links is 5 minutes’ drive and 10 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and Nelson’s city centre. Abel Tasman National Park is 45-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a really lovely and comfy place to stay in the heart of Nelson, good prices
  • Franklin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was clean and tidy, with a great location.
  • Paulina
    Uruguay Uruguay
    We had a very good stay. The place was clean, well maintained, spacious and had all the essentials we needed. Having the laundry included was a big plus. Staff came by every day to check if we needed anything and were always attentive. The...
  • Sharlene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, walking distance to shops and the beach.
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy access, clean, comfortable. Included tea, filter coffee, milk. Walking distance to pub and Italian restaurant. Perfect for one night.
  • Lee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was perfect for what me and mum needed and was great that we could keep costs down and cook our own dinners etc
  • Adrian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    While units are old, they are clean and comfortable. And cheap! Fulfilled my requirements perfectly.
  • Mihihea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Place was warm, tidy & had what we needed. The communication with staff was on point.
  • Rachael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Value for money, clean, comfortable and handy to beach and eateries.
  • Tracy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The whole room was amazing. It was good to have a bedroom and a bed in lounge.

Property surroundings

House rules

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there are 2 different entrances to the motel, namely 44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson and 21 Muritai St, Nelson.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.