Nautilus Lodge Motel
67 High Street, Motueka 7120 New Zealand
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#2 of 4 small hotels in Motueka
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Modern, spacious fully air conditioned (heat pumps) motel rooms located on High Street Motueka, with a large selection of cafe's, restaurants and shopping. Well appointed double and twin studio units with showers, Superior suites and 1 Bedroom rooms with spa baths, all with private sunny balconies or courtyards. Free WIFI and SKY Guest Select - 50+ Channels of Sport Entertainment and News. DVD players in all Units with complimentary DVD's in reception.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Books, DVDs, music for children
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Washing machine
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Room features
Air conditioning
Dining area
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Kitchenette
Cable / satellite TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
65Somewhat walkable
Grade: 65 out of 100
20Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
3Attractionswithin 0.5 km
67 High Street, Motueka 7120 New Zealand
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Very happy with the location with access to Abel Tasman and within walking distance to town/restaurants/ stores. Spacious motel room & nice little patio that faced a side street but was blocked by bushes. Limited noise from upper room above. Was about 40 minutes from Nelson airport. About 30 minutes to Kauteriteri. We even drove up to Collingwood and was very doable. The manager was very friendly. Room was serviced daily, if requested. Laundry facilities were easily available.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nautilus Lodge Motel, Owner at Nautilus Lodge Motel
Responded 21 May 2023
Many thanks for your great review. We are fortunate to be so close to Abel Tasman National Park and conveniently located within Motueka, to a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
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Booked two rooms for four people. Messaged the 'host' (very loose term) two weeks before we arrived to ensure we had four beds. Received an email telling me that one room had two beds but the other room had a double bed that 'could be made into two singles.' Called and spoke to them again four days before we arrived to confirm. When we arrived at 2pm for checkin was told the room had been cancelled because my "credit card is invalid". I booked ten places through booking.com during our 15 day trip and had no trouble with them or with fuel stops and meals. I hadn't even produced my credit card. I suspect rearranging the room was just too difficult. He did suggest I could try "somewhere else in town". I contacted the information centre and my story was not unfamiliar to them. When I found another place to stay I told my story, again, not an unfamiliar story. We did find two alternative places for the next two nights both of which were fantastic and cheaper than the Nautilus. As far as the rest of the review questions go, I didn't get a chance to find out! Fifteen days travelling around NZ and this was the only place to let us down and the only person I wouldn't want to deal with again. Pretty good odds really…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 21 Mar 2023
Hi Gordon. Yes it was very unfortunate that your booking was cancelled by Booking.com. It is not something that is done lightly. Our arrangement with Booking.com is that the payment is taken at the end of our free cancellation period. If the credit card is declined, as it was in your case, Booking.com email you and we also tried calling you over several days, with no response. We then sent text messages, with no response. In the rare cases that this happens, ie credit card declined and attempts to contact the customer by several methods receive no response, then the booking is cancelled. We didn't expect you to arrive and we had been turning people away all day, so eventually we let the rooms go. We were able to secure you a more appropriate room at another location close by and by all accounts it all ended well for you. At no time were we declining your booking on account of not wanting to rearrange a room as both rooms booked had 2 beds in each. We don't have beds that can be split. Rgds Jane & John
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Motueka is not an interesting spot to settle for 2-3 days - but if other places in nearby towns are full this motel is quite OK. Rooms are spacious, bathrooms fine. A well functioning kitchenette. WiFi OK. Rather noisy in daytime - but not at night, as there is very little traffic on the highway passing by very close to the motel. Owner very friendly and informative.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Many thanks for your great review.
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We arrived very wet and muddy after a day of cycling in torrential rain. We were a group of 10 cyclists doing The Great Taste Trail. Our host was so friendly and helpful. He dried all our gear - jackets, cycle wear, gloves and shoes! He used a dehumidifier in his garage over night and even cleaned all the mud off our shoes. We were so grateful. We highly recommend staying at the Nautilus Motel.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Stayed 6 years ago and now again in 2022. Beds still comfy as. Good stop over motel, kitchenette is very small but enough to cook/ heat a meal. Sky tv and flat screen, wee balcony to enjoy. Thanks again to the owners. Maybe time to update the DVD collection to Netflix?
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I agree with the other reviews that this is a very clean, comfortable and well provisioned motel (coffee bag supplied with plunger!). The bedrooms and living areas are very spacious and the outdoor patio with sun umbrella was a lovely space to sit at (when it was cool enough!). The owners were very helpful, storing our bike, supplying bbq utensils when we wanted to grill, supplying beach towels, and making it easy to do a load of washing. We are a family of 5 with teenagers and found the wifi patchy. The kitchenettes are tiny and it was a challenge for us to cook or do dishes for so many. This motel is also close to the main road through Motueka and is noisy.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Very clean , tidy and comfortable accommodation.Everything was as was required.Well located-easy walk to town centre and restaurants/cafes.Accommodating staff .Very well appointed amenities.Would recommend and would stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great location - easy walk to the shops, restaurants, bars and doughnuts… clean and tidy room. Friendly and helpful owners. Good suggestions for local venues. Even helped us out with some warm water on car windshield to remove the overnight frost/ice without us even needing to ask. Would happily stay again.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Beautifully clean motel and very comfortable. First class hosts who gave us lots of useful tips about where to eat and visit. Conveniently located close to shops and supermarket. Able to walk to restaurants.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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We only stayed 1 night but really enjoyed our stay in the motel. The rooms were spotlessly clean and quiet, had everything we needed (and more including plunger coffee). The rooms have a nice outdoor space - ground floor had a really nice courtyard and upstairs had a balcony. The owners were lovely and really helpful. Would highly recommend and will definitely return next time we are in Motueka.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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PRICE RANGE
US$121 - US$127 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandNelson-Tasman RegionMotueka
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nautilus Lodge Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Nearby attractions include Motueka Sunday Market (0.4 km), Ricky Baker – Guthrie Bowron (0.3 km), and Pethybridge Rose Garden (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Smoking Barrel, Sprig & Fern Motueka, and Chokdee Motueka Thai Cuisines.
Is Nautilus Lodge Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Motueka.
Are any cleaning services offered at Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Nautilus Lodge Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Church House Gallery (0.6 km).
Is Nautilus Lodge Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.