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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, (692 reviews)
"Parking was about the only thing i can say was good …"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥10,563
￥12,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Beachcomber Hotel
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

2. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (250 reviews)
"Just Wonderful"
Australia
Karla
The price is ￥12,147
￥14,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 ￥9,911
￥11,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Hotel Nelson
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

4. 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 ￥10,906
￥12,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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.

5. 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 ￥15,518
￥17,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Greens Motel
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.

6. 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 ￥11,215
￥12,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Arcadia Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

7. 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 ￥11,257
￥12,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

8. 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 ￥12,116
￥13,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Amber Court Motel Nelson
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, (911 reviews)
"Lovely character and perfectly serviceable in Monaco"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ￥14,368
￥16,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

10. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 3.4 km from Wakatu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (630 reviews)
"Couldn't fault this place at all. Clean, quiet, lovely helpful staff, nice amenities. Definitely stay here again."
Australia
Glennis
The price is ￥11,673
￥13,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Palazzo Motor Lodge
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.

11. 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, (207 reviews)
"Perfect"
Australia
Nisha
The price is ￥8,410
￥9,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

12. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 4 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (515 reviews)
"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."
Australia
Robyn
The price is ￥11,806
￥13,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quest Nelson
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

13. 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 ￥7,541
￥8,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Balmoral Motel
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

14. 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 ￥17,506
￥20,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

15. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.8 km from Wakatu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180 reviews)
"Great place"
New Zealand
Jodi
The price is ￥11,519
￥13,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

16. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 4.2 km from Wakatu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is ￥10,096
￥11,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Tides Hotel
A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.

17. 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 ￥11,318
￥13,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Abelia Motor Lodge
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

18. 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 stay. Recommended."
Australia
John
The price is ￥10,688
￥12,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Arrow Motel Apartments
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 ￥10,928
￥12,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

20. 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 ￥16,240
￥18,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Century Park Motor Lodge
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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 white concrete structure with a triangular shape, attached to a metal pole.
Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Open Photo by Mark Wilkinson

Maitai

While visiting Maitai, you might make a stop by sights like Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.

Top Wakatu Hotel Reviews

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"We can highly recommend this motel. The Location is good, our room was really nice with an outdoor sitting area and great amenities, The host is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to share it."
Gary 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge 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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