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Bella Vista Motel Nelson

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Twin/Triple Studio
Bicycling
Exterior
One Bedroom Family Unit | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011
  • Natureland Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom Family Unit | Living area

One Bedroom Family Unit

  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Compact Queen Studio

Compact Queen Studio

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin/Triple Studio

Twin/Triple Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior King Studio | Living area

Superior King Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is NZ$171
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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About the area

Nelson

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Nelson in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Burrell Park and Natureland Zoo. .This eco-certified motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nelson Golf Links and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
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What's nearby

  • Natureland Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McCashin's Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greenmeadows Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Squires Pub & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Suburban motel in Nelson with free parking
Bella Vista Motel Nelson offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 17 for adults and NZD 17 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 17 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.3 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Bella Vista Motel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 194 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at Bella Vista before and each time the experience has been great! The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming which honestly made our stay even better. It’s rare to come across such genuine hospitality and it’s the main reason we keep coming back. The rooms are always clean and comfortable, and the location is super convenient. Highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a place with great service and friendly hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager and his wife were extremely helpful, carried our bags to our upstairs room, had good knowledge of the area. Really enjoyed our stay in Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Compact Queen Studio which was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Can't speak highly enough of Bella Vista Motel. The owners were exceptionally welcoming, friendly and helpful. The rooms were great and the location perfect for our trip. I'd very happily stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, tidy unit, nothing was a bother. There wasn't anything I didn't like and will stay there again sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Thanks for the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Good weekend accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It suited me for what I wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly hosts very helpfull clean and tidy bed a bit hard though haha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tushka

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Bella Vista was great. Clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Trish

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Warwick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with good rooms nice service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quite and clean motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

C. A.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023