The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay. A 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach, it offers free WiFi access, free on-site parking and barbecue facilities.
All accommodation offers a private balcony or outdoor area with furniture and a lounge room with a flat-screen TV. Each has a kitchen fully equipped with an oven, a stove, kitchenware and a microwave.
The Wheelhouse Inn Nelson is a 10-minute drive from Nelson Airport and Nelson Golf Links. It is 2.5 km from central Nelson and an hour’s drive from Abel Tasman National Park.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Spectacular views from the rooms inside the house, just as pictured. And there was a lovely private outdoor area to relax and enjoy the views. Comfortable main bed with ceiling fan and plenty of space everywhere. Everything you might need was...”
Mccay
United Kingdom
“Fabulous views, easy to find. Facilities were great. Nice touches were the fresh flowers and binoculars”
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Juhani
Australia
“We have been to The Wheel House Inn before and found it just as beautiful as before. Owner Ralph is a really nice guy and makes you feel very welcome. Everything you need is there. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, handy to everything...”
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Ji
New Zealand
“Amazing view with cool theme of marine lookout. It felt so dreamy that I didnt wanna leave my bed. I came here back in 2020 and loved it so much thst I came back again. Definitely worth booking in advance and staying here.”
Courtney
New Zealand
“Amazing location, great accomodation and facilities, wonderful communication!! Exceeded expectations!”
Sam
New Zealand
“Incredible views, kitchen and balcony are great! Central to Nelson and very clean. A wonderful place to wake up, with the natural light streaming in the large windows and a view over the water.”
Maria
Australia
“Views were great, well equipped, close to amenities”
Nat
New Zealand
“Fantastic accommodation - beautiful trees and flowers around, views are mesmerising, especially if you're lucky to catch sunny weather. We read the story about the owner, his artwork which we could also find in the house. An enjoyable experience!”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“It’s all about the views! What a stunning vista from the lounge (and bedroom). Whatever the weather, this put a smile on our face every day.”
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Sam
Ireland
“We have had 13 different hotels/accommodation spots on our trip around New Zealand, this was by far the nicest.
Nice apartment, clean, and an amazing view.”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that The Wheelhouse Inn has no reception. Please contact the property in advance for further details, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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