Driftwood Motel
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 21:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Lucy T.
We were traveling on a budget and picked the cheapest place we could find, but the value really surprised us. The accommodation was roomy, comfortable, clean, and quiet, with great attention to detail. Easy to get to as well, and well placed for exploring Nelson. We highly recommend Driftwood Motels as a great place to stay 😊

Martin S.
The room was basic but had the essentials, and the location was great. We stayed 8 nights and only got one clean, which felt rough when we paid the same nightly rate as people staying just one night. Every shower turned the bathroom into a paddling pool. A unit two doors down had a fire alarm going from midnight until 9am. Reception was called, but apparently fire wasn't urgent. At least the alarms definitely work. Just don't expect anyone to come and check what set one off.
sophie T.
The location near the beach was the one plus. Otherwise it was a horrible stay. There was a used, dirty nappy from the previous guests in the bathroom bin, and a bag we left in the kitchen was crawling with bugs when we came back to it. It really seemed like the cleaners weren't doing their jobs.
Fiona W.
A great, affordable place to stay. The owners and I barely had to interact, which worked well since the place was well stocked and well run. I'd stay again.
Samuel T.
It's in a perfect spot, only a short walk to a lovely beach and a path that goes around the motor camp.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
10 available- Smoking areas
- Smoke Free Property
- Garden
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Luggage storage
- Microwave oven
- Tour assistance
- Picnic area
- Baby sleepers
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Parking
Meals
3 available- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
Business Services
1 available- Business center
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
4 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Fridge
- Family room
- TV
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
55 m 1 min walk
130 m 2 min walk
406 m 5 min walk
136 m 2 min walk
Attractions
20- Natureland Zoo406 m 5 min walk
- Fairfield House, Nelson3.0 km
- Anzac Park3.0 km
- The Nelson Market3.1 km
- Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Taiao3.2 km
Restaurants
20- Catch 22 Cafe and Bar136 m 2 min walk
- Tahuna Breakfast Club211 m 3 min walk
- Thai Tahuna241 m 3 min walk
- La Farina Pizza and Pasta Bar265 m 3 min walk
- KFC Nelson280 m 4 min walk
Transit
20- Muritai Street near Waikare StreetBus55 m 1 min walk
- Tahunanui Interchange SouthboundBus130 m 2 min walk
- Tahunanui Interchange NorthboundBus132 m 2 min walk
- Muritai Street at Rui StreetBus141 m 2 min walk
- Beach Road No51Bus194 m 2 min walk

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