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The Wheelhouse Inn

3.5 star property

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The Wheelhouse Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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The Lookout | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, soundproofing

The Lookout

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Captain's Quarters

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chart House Upper Deck | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Chart House Upper Deck

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chart House Main Deck | Beach/ocean view

Chart House Main Deck

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Crow's Nest | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Crow's Nest

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Wheelhouse Inn is in Britannia Heights, a neighborhood 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. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Natureland Zoo 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. Visit our Nelson travel guide
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41 Whitby Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Trafalgar Park
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Nelson Market
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nelson Hospital
    7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coupland's Bakeries
    3 min drive
  • Boat Shed Cafe
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Styx
    17 min walk
  • Flames On Forty
    5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Wheelhouse Inn

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 like 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. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds and dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs 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
Onsite 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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Wheelhouse Inn Nelson
Wheelhouse Inn
Wheelhouse Nelson
The Wheelhouse Inn Nelson
The Wheelhouse Inn Apartment
The Wheelhouse Inn Apartment Nelson

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 Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wheelhouse Inn on Mar 27, 2026 start from $168, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wheelhouse Inn located?

Located in Britannia Heights, this luxury apartment building is within 2 mi (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 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Wheelhouse Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

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

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very clean and tidy, well equipped, the location and view was second to none, and being able to cook instead of going out all the time makes a huge difference
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

Mingxia

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

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

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Bedrooms and lobby area all urgently need curtains. First priority in any accommodation is getting a good nights sleep which we didn’t due to the lack of curtains. With the missing curtains addressed it would be 5* as a great place with fantastic views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful spot, with very helpful hosts – highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

Roseann

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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