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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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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 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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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:

  • George
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was a lovely well prepared and appetizing combination of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, toast, and beverages. there’s an amazing view of the ocean from the room that is constantly changing with the weather and transitive the sun. The...
  • Jan
    United States of America United States of America
    The property managers were so nice and helpful! The rooms and the setting were beautiful and very comfortable! And we loved the area! Wish we would have stayed longer!
  • Yilin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very close to the beach Nice host and the host was very focusing on details via refilling milk, preparing the breakfast and room decorations etc., Have the panoramic view of sea and had a great time staying at here

Area info

Amenities of The Waters
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs 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 apply.

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

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about The Waters

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Private beach area
    • Full-body massage

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

  • The prices at The Waters may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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

  • Check-in at The Waters is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Waters include:

    • Suite