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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, (693 reviews)
"Parking was about the only thing i can say was good …"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥11,579
￥13,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Beachcomber Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

2. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
"Good location for our trip. Nice and clean room. Reception staff very helpful."
Australia
Nicole
The price is ￥13,692
￥15,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Beaches Nelson
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

3. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South, 2.9 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great locale"
Australia
Ray
The price is ￥10,059
￥11,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Hotel Nelson
A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

4. Amber Court Motel Nelson

Amber Court Motel Nelson
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 0.9 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (294 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Clean and tidy place to stay."
Australia
Atit
The price is ￥12,174
￥14,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Amber Court Motel Nelson
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.

5. Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.7 km from Wakatu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 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 ￥11,926
￥13,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Arcadia Motel
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

6. 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 place to stay"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥9,805
￥11,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Arrow Motel Apartments
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

7. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.9 km from Wakatu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"My third time staying here and it is a very convenient location near the airport and conference facility."
Australia
Ric
The price is ￥11,148
￥12,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

8. Greens Motel

Greens Motel
3.5 star property
Annesbrook, 1.7 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (243 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥14,707
￥16,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Greens Motel
A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

9. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (912 reviews)
"Very nice place, has a villa vibe to it. Easy and smooth checkin. Glad I chose this stay 🙂"
Australia
Tilson
The price is ￥16,263
￥18,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Balmoral Motel

Balmoral Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and helpful, rooms clean and a good size for a family. Short walk to a number of eateries. Laundry available. If you're lucky you'll meet the very smoochy motel cat."
Australia
Christina
The price is ￥8,758
￥10,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Balmoral Motel
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

11. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 4.2 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is ￥10,116
￥11,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Tides 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.

12. 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, (211 reviews)
"Good value. Very clean and all amenities that you need. Great sized bed and comfortable. Near road , so was a bit noisey unfortunately."
Australia
Lorraine
The price is ￥8,516
￥9,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

13. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 4 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥11,672
￥13,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Quest Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

14. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 3.4 km from Wakatu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (632 reviews)
"Couldn't fault this place at all. Clean, quiet, lovely helpful staff, nice amenities. Definitely stay here again."
Australia
Glennis
The price is ￥11,032
￥12,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

15. 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 ￥12,645
￥14,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.

16. 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 ￥11,315
￥13,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Abelia Motor Lodge
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

17. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 3.5 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (645 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ￥19,248
￥22,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A modern fireplace with a glass front, displaying burning logs.

18. 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, (374 reviews)
"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"
United States
Michael Diana
The price is ￥16,271
￥18,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Century Park Motor Lodge
A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade and red-tiled roofs.

19. 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 ￥11,516
￥13,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

20. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (228 reviews)
"Lovely clean and spacious room, comfy bed and all the key amenities on the room and kitchen. The owner was super friendly and helpful, would recommend to friends and family"
Australia
Natasha
The price is ￥9,902
￥11,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Tudor Lodge Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Wakatu

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.
Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
252 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
632 reviews
View
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
912 reviews
View
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.
The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
693 reviews
View

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 Market and Queens Gardens.

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.

A waterfall surrounded by rocks and lush green foliage.

The Wood

If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.

Top Wakatu Hotel Reviews

Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Good location for our trip. Nice and clean room. Reception staff very helpful."
Nicole 3-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Beaches Nelson

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.
What's the best accommodation in Wakatu?
For your stay in Wakatu, Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Wakatu?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Wakatu, head over to our customer service page.
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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