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Apex Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Tahunanui Beach Reserve

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Apex Motor Lodge, near Tahunanui Beach Reserve, offers practical amenities like laundry facilities, an outdoor entertainment area, and a seasonal pool for refreshment. Free self-parking and in-room WiFi add convenience. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Studio (3 Guests)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio (2 Guests)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Studio (2 Guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011

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 - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Motor Lodge

Motel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Natureland Zoo and Nelson Hospital, Apex Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

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

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from December to March
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Apex Motor Lodge Nelson
Apex Motor Nelson
Apex Motor Lodge Motel
Apex Motor Lodge Nelson
Apex Motor Lodge Motel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–8:30 PM.

Is Apex Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Apex Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apex Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Apex Motor Lodge located?

Located in Tahunanui, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. Nelson Hospital and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Apex Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 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

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

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

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean rooms serviced daily
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was up to our expectations, and I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Fantastic place to stay

Wonderful place to stay lovely helpful cleaner. Lovely staff I'm staying there again in 2 weeks it's such a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

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

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room at a great price. Staff great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very humble establishment, kind & friendly staff with a positive attitude, great to see! comfortable and cosy for our little family, for a very affordable price will definitely be going back there 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Amenities
Friendly owners, appreciated their willingness to flex with our changing plans! Nice place, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Great Nelson Stay

Tony the owner is a very hospitable host! Alongside that he has a sense of humour! Thanks Tony, I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable. Excellent location, walking distance to beach. 3.5km driving distance to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Perfect Stay

Tony and his partner were very inviting, The rooms are very homely and clean. I would recommend to anyone! Thank you for making me feel welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice surprise to be upgraded when we checked in. Even replenished our milk during stay which also was unexpected. Very clean too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were amazing. When we arrived they had made up our room with a porta cot for our infant and helped us carry up our baggage. The following day as we were planning to leave via taxi they offered us a lift to pick up our hire car from the airport! Very kind, accomodating and welcoming staff. Room was big and had everything we could need. Location was convenient to the airport and to the beach/food. Would stay again and recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Think hard about staying

Clean. Big problem with noise easily heard from room above eg clearly heard conversations. Also there is a backpacker accomodation behind motel. Noise until 1.45 am. Not much sleep between both of those things. Also room with two beds swapped for room with one bed. Very inconvenient for my daughter and I to share a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean, everything we could possibly need. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were kindly upgraded. Room styled lovely. Cooking facility. Comfortable and quiet. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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