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Apex Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Natureland Zoo

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wooden table, and a television.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, sofa, and dining table.
Guests can access the outdoor area through the door, and find helpful information in the brochures on display.
Stylish two-story home with a flat roof and large windows, set amidst a beautifully manicured lawn and shrubs, surrounded by a white picket fence.
Relax by the pool with a refreshing breakfast spread nearby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or leisure.

Studio (3 Guests)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and kitchenette, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Studio (2 Guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Relax in a stylish living space with a sofa, armchair, and glass table.

One Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and chair, perfect for work or relaxation.

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Nelson

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Tahunanui motel, you'll find Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. Nelson Hospital and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Natureland Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Suburban Club Inc - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Apex Motor Lodge

3-star motel near Natureland Zoo
Apex Motor Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nelson motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Apex Motor Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in December and close in March.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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

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Apex Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 161 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 bedroom unit with spacious living and seating.very clean and fabulous welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation. Will definitely stay there again next time we are in Nelson
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarvesen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret Ruth

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

Comfortable stay.

Very comfortable stay in good location. Very friendly & helpful owner. Would recommend this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely refurbished units, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grest place to stay, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Lovely Relaxing Location

Nice size Studio with good ameninities and fantastic location so close to places to eat and the beach great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Awesome stay in Nelson 🇳🇿

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing clean ,friendly, and totally safe.Motel owners and staff member went out of their way to assist our every need.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was a riot! Great sense of humor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people and a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely handy to dining options and the beach. The owners went out of their way to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for our stay of several nights. Nicely appointed, clean and well serviced. Plenty of local options for recreation, dining. Handy to the city centre. Staff friendly and obliging. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, modern and clean room. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Not the motel’s fault but the neighbors behind the hotel were loud
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel at a good price. Spotlessly clean, excellent facilities and in a good location for the beach. Would definitely recommend this Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were decorated beautifully The cleanliness was outstanding Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024