Tahunanui Travel Guide

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Houses on the side of the cliffs in Nelson, along the shoreline of Tasman Bay near Tahunanui Beach; Nelson Province, South Island, New Zealand
Houses on the side of the cliffs in Nelson, along the shoreline of Tasman Bay near Tahunanui Beach; Nelson Province, South Island, New Zealand

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Our pick of the best Tahunanui Hotel Deals

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$191 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$191
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (654 reviews)
Fantastic place to stay, bigger complex than we thought. Room was nice, staff were pleasant. Couple of pubs and a nice cafe basically all next door. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson

4 out of 5
71 Tahunanui Drive Nelson
The price is NZ$203 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$203
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
The stay was fantastic! Great location, lovely check-in staff, and the room was so comfortable!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Beaches Nelson
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

4 out of 5
70 Beach Road Nelson
The price is NZ$222 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$222
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Nelson Fun Park and Burrell ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (246 reviews)
Another awesome stay. Spotless room with everything you need. Plenty of space for our family. The kids love the different playground options, all well maintained and presented. Perfect location. We will be back again!

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments

3 out of 5
24 Golf Road Nelson
The price is NZ$158 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$158
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Burrell ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
Our room was very clean It had been freshly painted. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It is a quiet location but walking distance to restaurants and the beach.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Arrow Motel Apartments
Apex Motor Lodge

Apex Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui Nelson
The price is NZ$165 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$165
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Very helpful owner. The room was spotless, very comfy. Great to have sky so could watch Australian open. Nice small pool. Short walk to beach drive to airport.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Apex Motor Lodge
 Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

4 out of 5
44 Tahunanui Drive Nelson
The price is NZ$158 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$158
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (158 reviews)
Enjoyed

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Tahunanui

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Moana

Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.

Moana
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Wakatu

When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wakatu
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Toi Toi

Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Trafalgar Park.

Toi Toi
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Annesbrook

While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.

Annesbrook
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Britannia Heights

While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Provincial Museum.

Britannia Heights
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Washington Valley

Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.

Washington Valley


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