Richmond Motel And Holiday Park

4-star self-contained apartments near Nelson with private courtyards, tennis equipment, and a seasonal salt-water pool

Accommodations

Richmond Motel And Holiday Park offers spacious 1-bedroom apartments with a separate lounge area, dining setting, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size oven and a large fridge-freezer, plus a private bathroom with a shower. Select apartments feature private courtyards for outdoor seating, and some units have double-glazed windows facing State Highway 6 for noise reduction.

Amenities

Guests have access to an outdoor salt-water swimming pool with a fence, open seasonally, along with a separate children's playground and BBQ area for outdoor meals. The property provides tennis equipment and a shared guest lounge with TV, plus a communal laundry room and a vending machine. Safety features include smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and CCTV both in common areas and outside the property.

Location

Richmond Holiday Park is 5 minutes' drive from ASB Aquatic Centre and Saxton Field Sports Complex, making it a convenient base for sports events. The property is 15 minutes south of central Nelson and 8 minutes from the World of Wearable Art museum. Kaiteriteri Beach and Abel Tasman National Park are both within an hour's drive by car.

Family Features

The motel offers family-friendly units like two-bedroom motel rooms that comfortably sleep four, with separate bedrooms and a kitchenette. Children can use the playground and seasonal pool, and the property is a 10-minute walk from Richmond Mall and the Silky Otter cinema. A few guest reviews note the swing in the playground was broken at times, but nearby playgrounds are available.

Outdoor & Recreation

Richmond Motel And Holiday Park provides a shared BBQ area and picnic furniture for outdoor dining, plus a private outdoor sitting area in select units. The salt-water pool is available after a long tramp, and the property offers a shared kitchen for guest use. Tennis equipment is on-site, and the grounds include a garden with mountain views from some apartment patios.

• Accommodations: 1-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and private courtyards
• Amenities: Seasonal salt-water pool, tennis equipment, children's playground
• Location: 5 min to ASB Aquatic Centre, 15 min to Nelson, 1 hour to Abel Tasman National Park
• Family: Two-bedroom units, playground, close to Richmond Mall and cinema
• Outdoor: BBQ area, garden, shared kitchen and guest lounge