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Bella Vista Motel Nelson

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Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011
  • Place, Natureland Zoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Compact Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin/Triple Studio | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin/Triple Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King Studio | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Superior King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Family Unit | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

One Bedroom Family Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Along with laundry facilities, this motel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area.
Bella Vista Motel Nelson offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Bella Vista Motel Nelson, you're just a quick walk from Burrell Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 9 minutes by foot from Burrell Park and a 2-minute drive from Natureland Zoo
As a guest of Bella Vista Motel Nelson, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Bella Vista Motel Nelson also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nelson motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 17 for adults and from NZD 17 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Laundry fee: NZD 10.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 109 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 207 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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Room was spotless and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay very much. Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and clean. Lovely helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Grant

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, had a deep jetted tub, mini kitchen set up, nice TV, brand new bed and suited all our needs. The innkeepers were delightful. I needed to do laundry and they had a small but efficient guest laundry. There were also laundry lines and pegs, which was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with good rooms nice service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For our needs it was the perfect place to stay over night, we were friendly recieved, had what we wanted !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was gd and clean there. Staff i saw were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ping

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very clean and tidy with all you need for a nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy, friendly welcoming staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tykaza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what they provided, happy friendly owners I’d stay again. Great last minute find thank you soo much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bedroom with fridge and kettle, very clean bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024