Arcadia Motel
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Arcadia Motel

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#2 of 23 motels in Nelson
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
The Arcadia is a beautiful, quiet motel with an off-street courtyard situated only 500m from Tahuna Beach, 1km to the Nelson Links Golf Course and a short walk to excellent local cafes, bars and restaurants. We have 12 fully equipped spacious units ranging from studio to 1 & 2 bedroom family apartments. All units have Luxury Sleepyhead beds, full kitchen and bathroom facilities, High Definition MY SKY TV in each apartment with Record, Pause, Rewind features! Dont miss your favorite shows! Progressive DVD players, Truly Free Unlimited Hi-Speed Fibre WiFi access for all guests. IPod Docks and off-street parking. Relax by the solar-heated pool or experience the many cultural and adventure attractions that Nelson offers. Walk or mountain bike to the center of New Zealand or Rabbit Island and enjoy the spectacular views. Visit the weekend market and pick up something special. Founders Park and the Japanese Gardens are great places to relax with the family. Come see us at the Arcadia!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Breakfast in the room
Bicycle rental
Windsurfing
Babysitting
BBQ facilities
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Archery offsite
Bowling offsite
Tennis court offsite
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Residential Neighbourhood
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese

Location

36 Golf Road Tahunanui, Nelson 7011 New Zealand

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Endlesstraveler99 wrote a review Feb 2024
Cobble Hill, Canada
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was such a great little family owned motel. Spotlessly clean, laundry facilities, small pool, comfortable beds, equipped kitchen. The owner is such a wonderful host, friendly and knowledgeable. Couldn’t be happier with our stay. We would highly recommend this motel.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking was in a car port right in front of our unit. Very convenient.
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Response from Chaolong Weng, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 19 Feb 2024
Hi, Many thanks for your stunning review, also it was nice to know you found our motel spotlessly clean, with comfortable beds and a useful kitchen. We do look forward to your next trip to Nelson, so we can be of service again.
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NZ wrote a review Oct 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Some of the friendliest people we have ever met manage this Motel. They welcomed us with open arms and said how much they appreciated us staying with them. The room was upstairs, room 11 . It was a good size with a king size bed and a single. It was spotless with a well equipped kitchen . It had an oven, microwave and all the utensils you would ever need. A well stocked assortment of tea, coffee etc which was topped up every day. The shower had amazing water pressure with ample hot water. Towels were changed every day and the room was cleaned and bed made. Sky tv was a bonus for us as we do not have this at home. There is a small swimming pool if you want to take the plunge which appeared to be solar heated. Allocated parking meant you always had a spot outside your room. The motel was in a good location 10 min from the city and easy to find. It is close to the beach and eateries. This well priced Motel is worth the visit, we stayed three nights and would not hesitate in staying again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Stay at least two nights
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Response from Chaolong Weng, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 23 Oct 2023
Hi David, Many thanks for your fantastic review. It was our pleasure to be of service. Arcadia Motel always welcomes you back on board for your next visit to Nelson.
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Jeff E wrote a review Nov 2022
Sedona, Arizona
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Staying at the Arcadia turned out to be a very good decision.
Great location in a pleasant neighborhood with nearby beaches, parks and restaurants. Excellent walk ability! The area attracts many locals who are out enjoying this awesome place they call home. Good vibes indeed!

Well kept and very tidy room was spacious, clean and well equipped. Our unit #6 was very quiet and it’s living room and kitchen would have made an extended stay easy.

Knowledgeable and and host Andy made us feel comfortable and most welcome. He took the time to acquaint us with the area, providing good local maps and excellent suggestions for walking tours, pubs and even helping with restaurant bookings. Really first rate service!

Nelson is a great town and staying at the Arcadia is a perfect place to enjoy it from.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Plan ahead and book early. A popular spot that can fill up quickly.
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Response from Andy Millener, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 7 Nov 2022
Hey Guys, many thanks for your awesome review we very much appreciate your comments. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and found our apartments clean and spacious. We hope that you guys have enjoyed further your time traveling the rest of NZ. Any time you guys are in Nelson we would look forward to being of further service.
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Jodi P wrote a review Jan 2025
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We made an error on location which we should have checked before booking, the proximity to the beach and playground was good, but far away from other conveniences and food options. We found it very noisy -we were located in unit 5 on the street front and cars bothered us. There was also frequent noise from low flying planes, presumably from the nearby flight school. We chose to leave with no refund available after one night, despite paying for 4. Rooms are very basic and tired but are very clean. Bed was pretty uncomfortable and again, faces the busy street overlooking traffic.
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Date of stay: January 2025
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Chaolong Weng, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Hi, Jodi On your arrival, you asked to pay for just one night because your boy was tired of the Abel Tasman hiking and wanted to go home, despite us holding this room for you for three months. As you know we have charged your credit card for your full stay and are not able to provide you with a refund option. You told us, "that is ok, don't worry". This morning, you came to the office and told me that because the road noise and flight path made you unable to sleep well you needed to leave and asked for a refund, and threatened with a bad review for not refunding you. Our motel is located inside a residential area; Golf Road is not a main road and quiets down during the night time. The flights from the airport stop after 10pm most time earlier, and the previous guests who stayed in your unit were amazed at how quiet it gets at night. There were plenty of restaurants close to our location like: Sprig & Fern, Catch 22, Smugglers, KFC, McDonald's, Sands, Thai restaurants, Italia Pizza, and more, all located opposite the beach and playground you mentioned above. Convenience stores were all within an eight minute walk. We will not relet your room (despite you already checked out).
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Rosemary M wrote a review Feb 2024
Christchurch, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very clean motels, located within easy walking distance to the beach, shops, plus many food outlets. The hosts are incredibly friendly and obliging - our team made very good use of the heated swimming pool, plus the bbq facilities. We have stayed here many times and have never been disappointed.
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Date of stay: February 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: No handrails on the 3 steps up to units 1,2 - elderly or less mobile people could struggle...
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Response from Chaolong Weng, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 19 Feb 2024
Hi, we are thankful for your stunning review. nice to know your team loved our facilities and it was our pleasure to host all of you. Hopefully, we can be of service again in the near future.
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Inspire62631382356 wrote a review Mar 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed at the motel for one night after 2.5 weeks of tramping, paddling, and camping in the bush. The studio suite was fantastic - well equipped with cookware, appliances, and essentially everything we needed. There was lots of space outside to hang, dry, clean, and organize our gear. The queen bed was comfortable and the satellite TV provided plenty of entertainment while winding down at the end of the night. The highlight for us was the staff hospitality. We received great information about local restaurants, shops, and amenities, while Andy and Jena also helped us tremendously with an issue we did not have time to resolve ourselves due to an early morning flight. They truly went above and beyond for two people they had just met. Do yourself a favour and stay at the Arcadia when in Nelson. You will not regret it.
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Date of stay: March 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Andy Millener, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 8 Apr 2023
Hi Guys, It was our pleasure to be of service and assist you with your issue. Hope it got there ok? We are very happy that you really enjoyed our apartments. The Super King Beds are comfy and it's great to have the Top Sky package on SMART TVs to watch some Sports or Movies or just catch up with the News (most countries covered!) We very much appreciate your review and hope to see you guys again sometime in the future.
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Discover14107608009 wrote a review Apr 2020
Brisbane, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed in a 2 bedroom unit and found it to be roomy, clean and well serviced. Bedding and pillows were comfortable. Cooking facilties in room and out door communal BBQ in pool area.
Motel was conveniently located to Port Nelson for work and within walking distance to Tahunanui Beach, Nelson fun park and activities.
Host was always helpful and pleasant even going the extra mile at times to ensure our stay was comfortable.
This was one of my better motel experiences in recent travels in NZ.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Andy Millener, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 17 Apr 2020
It was our pleasure to be of service. We really appreciate your comments and it's great to know your found our apartments well equipped and comfortable. We are very happy that you had an awesome experience here at the Arcadia and look forward to hosting you again on your next visit to Nelson.
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Loopu wrote a review Jan 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A lovely place to stay, very clean and very friendly owners. Thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay. 10 min walk to the beach and 10-15 minutes walk to places to eat. Would definitely stay again, Having left something behind, Andy was good enough to call us and posted it on for me, so thank you Andy.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: No problems with parking, every unit has a dedicated space
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Response from Andy Millener, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 18 Feb 2023
Hey Guys, Many thanks for placing a review here on TripAdvisor. It was our pleasure to be of service and we are super glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you guys again on your next visit to Nelson.
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JPE56 wrote a review Jan 2020
Rochester, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Arcadia is situated just a short walk from Tahunanui Beach. Apartments are well-equipped full kitchen facilities and comfortable beds with onsite parking. Good WiFi availability with no restrictions and Sky TV. There is a selection of restaurants, bars and cafes within a short walk. The centre of Nelson is a short drive away where there is a good selection of shops. When we arrived the owner Andy gave us ideas on where to go and places to eat. This was very helpful. We went to an excellent nearby restaurant called Styx, which I’d recommend. Tuesday night there is half price pizza night and was full booked do you couldn’t just walk in.

The motel is also close to Nelson airport so there is some noise as planes fly low overhead. Not too much of an inconvenience though. This is an ideal place to chill out after a heavy day of touring with comfortable apartments and all amenities. They also have a small pool if you wish to cool down. The site is clean and tidy and you are certainly made to feel very welcome. Would certainly recommend and would use again.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Andy M, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 29 Jan 2020
Hey thanks guys for your awesome review! It was our pleasure to offer some ideas for eating out and places to see. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and found our accommodation comfortable and clean and tidy. Enjoy your travels throughout the rest of NZ. Thanks for staying with us here at the Arcadia.
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PalmyGuy wrote a review Jan 2022
Palmerston North, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had not booked at all when arriving in the afternoon on the 26 TH Jan 2022, picked the Arcadia as it offered a quiet back street and had decent off street parking. Friendly welcome from the owner (Andy) and managed to secure their last family unit...phew! Such a clean and tidy 2 bedroom unit, beds were so comfortable and the renovated bathroom was first class. The pool offered us a welcome cool off after a hot drive, the location is so close to dining out as well as a short stroll to the awesome beach. Would highly rec. the Arcadia to anyone after friendly service, spotlessly clean rooms and a memorable stay, cheers.
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Date of stay: January 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Family unit Room 1 awesome carport for our Chevy!
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Response from Andy Millener, Owner at Arcadia Motel
Responded 28 Jan 2022
Hey John, We are very happy that you guys enjoyed your stay with us here at the Arcadia. It was our pleasure to be of service and it's great that you found our apartments very clean and made use of our facilities. We would welcome the opportunity to be of further service on your next trip to Nelson. Give us a call on 0800 427 223 to reserve your apartment or book online on our website using a promo. All the best to you and your family.
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LucysMumNz wrote a tip Jul 2024
Rotorua, New Zealand175 contributions80 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Great on site parking, walkable to the beach and restaurants"
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Endlesstraveler99 wrote a tip Feb 2024
Cobble Hill, Canada204 contributions160 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking was in a car port right in front of our unit. Very convenient."
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Rosemary M wrote a tip Feb 2024
Christchurch, New Zealand36 contributions7 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"No handrails on the 3 steps up to units 1,2 - elderly or less mobile people could struggle accessing their unit."
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NZ wrote a tip Oct 2023
42 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Stay at least two nights"
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Loopu wrote a tip Jan 2023
5 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"No problems with parking, every unit has a dedicated space"
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$153 - $248 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandNelson-Tasman RegionNelson
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arcadia Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Arcadia Motel?
Nearby attractions include Pro Karts (0.6 km), Tahunanui Beach (0.8 km), and Natureland Zoo (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Arcadia Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Arcadia Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Arcadia Motel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Arcadia Motel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Arcadia Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Sands Fish and Chip Shop, Smugglers Pub and Cafe, and Sprig & Fern Tahuna.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Arcadia Motel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Arcadia Motel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Arcadia Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Arcadia Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao (3.8 km).
Is Arcadia Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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