Experience world-class service at The Waters

The Waters is a luxury boutique B&B on the Kina Peninsula, just a 30-second walk from the shores of Tasman Bay. All three air-conditioned rooms include double-glazed windows, tea/coffee making facilities, MP3 player and an LCD TV with Blu-ray/DVD player. All 3 rooms have a patio with Tasman Sea views and a large balcony overlooking the pond to enjoy the evening sun in privacy. Guests have access to a shared outdoor dining area with open fireplace. Electric bikes and kayaks are available for guests to hire. Generous breakfast provisions are placed in the fridge the night before, including eggs from the properties own chickens, ham/salmon and fresh fruit. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The Waters B&B Nelson is a 15-minute drive from Motueka and a 45-minute drive from Nelson. The tour desk can book local activities including wine tours, fly fishing, sailing and hiking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Motueka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anne
    Canada Canada
    Great locations. Wonderful views of the ocean and the pond with lots of birds.
  • Michael
    Spain Spain
    Everything was incredible. Room, Location, surroundings, Staff. I loved all the wildlife, the birds, the rabbits that you can see everywhere surrounding the property. Absolutely beautiful.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Due to a confusion over our booking we were moved to a substantial and beautifully equipped apartment with the most wonderful views towards the sea and over the olive grove. Owners went out of their way to overcome the booking problem. They have...

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Waters
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

The Waters takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years 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

10 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Waters accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Waters in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform The Waters in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about The Waters

  • Guests staying at The Waters can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at The Waters may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Waters include:

    • Suite

  • The Waters offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Private beach area
    • Full body massage

  • Check-in at The Waters is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Waters is 4.3 miles from the centre of Motueka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.