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A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

1. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.9 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (690 reviews)
"Parking was about the only thing i can say was good …"
Australia
Anna
The price is P4,431
P5,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Beachcomber Hotel
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a bar stool and a couch in the living area.

2. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.7 km from Wakatu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (202 reviews)
"Very comfortable place to stay. Handy to everything."
Australia
Shayne
The price is P3,351
P3,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

3. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Bella Vista Motel Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 0.9 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Handy location and very helpful staff. "
Australia
Ian
The price is P4,579
P5,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade and red-tiled roofs.

4. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.4 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (89 reviews)
"Great location Room was clean the owner and his wife where fantastic very helpful with local knowledge Would definitely stay there again if I was in Nelson"
Australia
Tharon
The price is P4,151
P4,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

5. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"
Australia
Nic
The price is P4,796
P5,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Beaches Nelson
A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.

6. Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.2 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"helpful staff - good basic room,"
New Zealand
Phil
The price is P4,461
P5,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Abelia Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

7. Amber Court Motel Nelson

Amber Court Motel Nelson
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 0.9 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"I liked the clean room, very close to shops and a 10 min drive to Richmond."
Australia
Tahlia
The price is P4,170
P4,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Amber Court Motel Nelson
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

8. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Great place to stay, within walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We even walked to the airport from the motel."
Australia
Anna
The price is P4,000
P4,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Tudor Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

9. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.8 km from Wakatu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Great place"
New Zealand
Jodi
The price is P4,779
P5,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

10. Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.8 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great stay. Recommended."
Australia
John
The price is P3,877
P4,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Arrow Motel Apartments
A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

11. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (908 reviews)
"Very nice place, has a villa vibe to it. Easy and smooth checkin. Glad I chose this stay 🙂"
Australia
Tilson
The price is P5,077
P5,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A small, single-story building with a red-framed door and windows, a wooden deck with benches and chairs, and a gravel ground.

12. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Nelson South, 2 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (178 reviews)
"Immaculate, well-equipped room; great service and location (15-minute walk from CBD). "
Australia
Guy
The price is P3,465
P4,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

13. Greens Motel

Greens Motel
3.5 star property
Annesbrook, 1.7 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (242 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is P5,533
P6,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Greens Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

14. Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.7 km from Wakatu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
"Staff was quick to respond and very accommodating to our late arrival. Very comfy beds and quiet area."
United States
Beverly
The price is P4,324
P4,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Arcadia Motel
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

15. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South, 2.9 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent"
Australia
Andrew
The price is P3,864
P4,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Hotel Nelson
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

16. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.9 km from Wakatu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (272 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay, excellent location with proximity to the beach"
Canada
Crystal
The price is P3,936
P4,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

17. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 3.3 km from Wakatu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (370 reviews)
"Staff member at reception wasn’t overly helpful and pleasant to deal with."
Australia
Catherine
The price is P6,118
P7,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Balmoral Motel

Balmoral Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (198 reviews)
"Great location, very clean and comfortable beds. We had a great stay"
Australia
Casey
The price is P3,506
P4,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Balmoral Motel
A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

19. Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers
2.0 star property
The Wood, 4.7 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (149 reviews)
"I'm a mature, touring motorcyclist. First time in shared accommodation. Good experience. Prices for all types of accom options looked very reasonable. Owners and staff at the premises were outstanding. For that reason, all the guests appeared happy and were sharing that vibe. Booking was easy. Woop woop Expedia"
Australia
Mark
The price is P2,769
P3,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Tasman Bay Backpackers
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

20. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 3.4 km from Wakatu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (626 reviews)
"Nice size room in good location as restaurants and shops only 5min walk away. It is an older motel but was pleasant to stay in."
Australia
Kirsty
The price is P4,170
P4,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Palazzo Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Wakatu

Find the best Wakatu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a road with vehicles, and a large mountain in the background.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and calm sea.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

A beach with kites flying in the sky, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

Toi Toi

Toi Toi might not have many top sights, but Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Wakatu Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Couldn't fault this place at all. Clean, quiet, lovely helpful staff, nice amenities. Definitely stay here again."
Glennis 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Wakatu like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Nelson's Wakatu neighborhood has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wakatu, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Wakatu.
What is there to do around this Nelson neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Wakatu include World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, Burrell Park, and Nelson Golf Club. While you're out sightseeing, Paddy's Knob Reserve and Isel Park are a couple of additional sights to visit in Nelson.

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