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Harbourside Motor Lodge

4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
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Harbourside Motor Lodge
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Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Great place to stay. Warm, friendly hosts and the complimentary continental breakfast was lovely. The place was clean and tidy and very roomy. A little bit of noise from the portside businesses nearby by that couldn't be heard from inside the room. Lovely marina area and excellent restaurant next door.

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See 2 more reviews by KirstyJC24 for Nelson
reinhard0753, Owner at Harbourside Motor Lodge, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Thank you very much Kirsty. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about the port noise outside the building. However, as you mentioned we have high quality windows to make sure you don't hear it inside the units. You are always welcome back. More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We stayed for two nights and were really impressed with the accommodation and facilities. The complimentary continental breakfast was appreciated as was the April $10 cooked breakfast special. The room was beautifully presented, clean and had a really comfortable bed. We chose a room overlooking the courtyard but would definitely go for one overlooking the marina next time for the... More

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reinhard0753, Owner at Harbourside Motor Lodge, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you very much for this, you were wonderful guests and you are always welcome back. More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We live in the North Island and we were nearing the end of one of our frequent enjoyable tours of the South when we booked two nights at the Harbourside Motor Lodge as a result of looking at the internet which made the place sound very appealing. It was the first motel that we had ever visited when there was... More

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New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

My husband & I stayed for 3 nights over Easter. We had a ground floor room (our choice) which looked out to the lovely marina. Room was fresh & clean, lots of room & we enjoyed sitting outside with our wine & nibbles at the little table & chairs off our room. We loved the quiet area - only an... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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57 reviews 57 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The view over the marina gives this motel it's unique difference. I loved it, helped of course by gorgeous summer weather. We found the receptionist pleasant and helpful, and the complementary breakfast welcome. The room was spacious enough and the furnishings were of a high standard. I can imagine the location may not be suitable if you do not have... More

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Rotorua
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We stayed for 2 nights while we explored the Nelson region. The Harbourside was in a lovely quiet location. Excellent facilities and service, friendly helpful management and the complimentary breakfasts and paper were a real bonus Handy to town and easy to access from the busy main road.

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Burnley
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Both receptionists were first class. On ringing initially to book the room I received a warm and helpful service. On our arrival I mentioned what are plans were for the next few days and straight away help was on hand to help us with our requirements. The room was spacious with balconies overlooking the harbour. The only disappointment was that... More

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reinhard0753, Owner at Harbourside Motor Lodge, responded to this review
22 December 2012

Thank you so much for your nice words. It was a pleasure to host you. More

Armidale, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012 via mobile

We stared just the one night in July, but could easily have stayed longer. Check in was by remote as arrived between winter opening hours for the office. But there was a note left for us in an obvious place. We arrived in pouring rain and a big wind. It would have been useful to have a diagram of where... More

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reinhard0753, Owner at Harbourside Motor Lodge, responded to this review
18 July 2012

Thank you very much for that. to have a sort of map for the complex during the winter lunch break is a great idea and we will create one asap. Wehope to see you again in our motel. More

Tasmania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

Stayed here just one night before heading to sea. Room had a nice sized balcony and outlook over the marina. Everything was tidy and comfortable and the breakfast was cooked to order. Staff very friendly. Internet was inadequate and expensive, but this seems to be the norm in NZ accommodation. The Anchor restaurant is only a few metres away and... More

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Management response:
1 July 2012

Thank you very much for your nice review. You are absolutely right about the internet in NZ, however this is not the greed of the accommodation providers. Internet is still too expensive and too slow in our country. It's been improving over the years, but still not acceptable. More

Dunedin, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This motel's location makes a change from the usual main road drag-strip: it's in the harbourfront area of Nelson, a short walk from the centre of town. The views out many of the windows are of the yachts in the harbour, and it's surprisingly quiet. There's a good, complimentary continental breakfast - which few motels in NZ offer - and... More

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Address: 4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Nelson-Tasman Region > Nelson
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Ranked #17 of 40 hotels in Nelson
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