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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
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
CA $205
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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41 Whitby Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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The Lookout

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Captain's Quarters

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chart House Upper Deck

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Chart House Main Deck

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

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Crow's Nest

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin 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. Nelson Provincial Museum and Founders Heritage Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nelson Fun Park and Natureland Zoo. Queens Gardens and Pic's Peanut Butter World 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.
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What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Tahuna - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On Queen Beached - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 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 free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment features a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave, plus a washer/dryer and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a sofa bed and a sitting area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Wheelhouse Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes double sofa beds and dining tables. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Nelson apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include complimentary bicycles.

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

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

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

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 and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wheelhouse Inn on Nov 20, 2025 start from CA $248.72, 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: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wheelhouse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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. 193 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 226 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

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

Mingxia

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

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access, practical kitchen and unmatched sunset views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would live here if i could. AMAZING views. Almost just wanted to sit in the space vs explore the area the view is SO amazing. Grateful to have stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sadly, my husband and I only had one night to enjoy this property. We got there at sunset and watched the surreal show from the balcony and living area. Property was super clean, safe, and had everything we would have needed if we could have stayed the rest of the week! We enjoyed the local eateries for dinner and the appreciated the “sweet” touch with the little cookies upon arrival. This property was a little slice of heaven and made it difficult for us to leave New Zealand for our early morning flight! Thanks for allowing us to make such wonderful memories on the main deck wheelhouse! Cheers!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning views and lovely hosts, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property owner is nice and the location is amazing. Lookout has everything you need for a short stay (an AC unit for the top floor would be my only request)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing Views!

The Wheelhouse was an amazing place! The views are unbelievable and the property was super clean, private, quiet and fully stocked with everything you could need. My husband and I didn’t want to leave! Thanx so much for sharing your lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yohei

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

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

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