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The Wheelhouse Inn

Luxury apartment in Nelson with free parking

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is CA $166
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13

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41 Whitby Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Captain's Quarters

  • Sea view
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chart House Upper Deck

  • Sea view
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chart House Main Deck

  • Sea view
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Lookout

  • Sea view
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Crow's Nest

  • Sea view
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Nelson

Located near the beach, The Wheelhouse Inn is in Britannia Heights, a neighbourhood in Nelson. South Pacific Distillery and Nelson Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Natureland Zoo and Queens Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Wheelhouse Inn

Luxury apartment in Nelson with free parking
Along with free use of bicycles, this smoke-free apartment building has a garden and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, plus a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Housekeeping is not available.
The Wheelhouse Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Nelson apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wheelhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wheelhouse Inn?

As of Apr 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wheelhouse Inn on May 4, 2025 start from CA $211.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Wheelhouse Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wheelhouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wheelhouse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Wheelhouse Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Wheelhouse Inn located?

Located in Britannia Heights, this luxury apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of South Pacific Distillery, Anzac Park and Paddy's Knob Reserve. Natureland Zoo and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Wheelhouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 218 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spectacular view and a wonderful place! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place had amazing views, clean, tidy and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely stunning views from this property. Feels very private. Clean and quirky - loads of little cute surprises around the place. Clean and in a brilliant location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

This place is just beautiful. If we come back to Nelson we will be staying here again…absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to others
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommend this beautiful property, with a gorgeous view in a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mingxia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is amazing. The cabin is a great spot

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
The property was fantastic - spectacular views of the water and fun nautical theme throughout the property. Sally and Ralph were great hosts and provided a well stocked kitchen and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic views

The view was amazing. Beautiful sunset!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A fabulous apartment with the most wonderful views. Spacious and well equipped with everything you could need provided. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend. The views are just awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yohei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing view and clean and beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Best place ever! Will definitely come back! Absolutely gorgeous views and a perfect little house. Super clean, has everything you would need to cook for yourself & small family. Easy access to dining & not far from Abel Tasman Natl park. Worth every cent for a stay.. highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it, the owners even turned on beautiful weather for us! It was heavenly sitting outside in the sunshine with a wine, smelling the perfume from the flowers and admiring the view. So cleverly designed for privacy. Appreciated the little touches such as the binoculars and cushions. My partner would like to give special mention to the shower layout, you can turn the shower on without getting wet!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unbelievable view, fantastic apartment, awesome

Fantastic apartment, everything you could ask for. Unbelievable views through the huge picture window in the living room. Fantastic bedroom with even more views and the bathroom was very roomy and well set out. We loved our stay and would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

J L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
nice view but not walkable to anywhere. There are very few dining options close by. The fish shop had very little fresh fish because of the time of year we assume.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed sea view and close proximity to Nelson city However had wet weather on arrival and fortunately it cleared up the next day of my stay Would recommend this accommodation to other travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Amazing location and hosts but needing an upgrade

The Wheelhouse Inn has an amazing location and amazing views towards the sea. There are a lot of thoughtful touches and the apartment is well-equipped. The love and care of the owners can be seen in everything. Also had a few chats with Ralph who is absolutely charming and willing to help in anyway. The cons: It's as well maintained and clean as an older apartment can but still it smells old, it looks old, it feels old. Also the beds were very worn, soggy and wobbly. Also missing a dishwasher which meant that to be on the safe side you needed to wash everything before using it (previously guests wash in a hurry on a check out day). It was nice but not luxury as it's branded and for the price it would need a complete upgrade. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice and extremely well-run and well-maintained place with lovely hosts! Just a bit disappointed with the high expectations from the raving reviews and highish price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views of the water. The unit had everthing you need on it to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Providing binoculars was a nice surprise. Loved the view of the water and watching the ships leaving in the morning. You can also see the planes coming and going. Great seating indoors and outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
a nice place with beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021