Balmoral Motel, Nelson, gay-friendly hotel in Nelson
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Balmoral Motel, Nelson

Google (105) 4.3
Tripadvisor (75) 3.9
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Visitors frequently praise the Balmoral Motel's unbeatable location, just a short walk to the beach, cafes, and restaurants, and commend the friendly and helpful hosts. However, some guests noted that certain areas, like bathrooms, could benefit from updates and that the description of some rooms, particularly the second bedroom's bunk bed, was misleading.

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Address
47 Muritai Street, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
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Phone
03 548 5018
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Website
www.nelsonmotel.co.nz

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About this place Balmoral Motel, Nelson

Balmoral Motel is a small motel on Muritai Street in Tāhunanui, Nelson's beach suburb, a short walk from Tāhunanui Beach and the reserve. Units are typical New Zealand motel rooms, generally with kitchenette facilities. It is a mainstream gay-friendly motel, not a gay venue. Nelson's city centre is about 5 km away, and the airport is close by. It is a practical base for the Abel Tasman and the Nelson wine area if you have a car. Google rating 4.3 from about 100 reviews.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.3
★★★★☆
105 reviews

Based on 105 Google reviews.

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★★★★☆
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domingo montero Feb 2026
★★★★★
paul sinclair Jan 2026
★★★★★
tania wilson Jan 2026
★★★★★
Graeme LM Jan 2026
★★★★★

Great place to stay, super friendly staff, close to everything.

Amanda Jan 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 15 November 2026

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