Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge is a Mediterranean-style motel at 80 Tahunanui Drive in Tāhunanui, Nelson, and its rooms come as studios, suites and two-bedroom suites. The studios have a queen bed, a private ensuite and a kitchenette, with on-site laundry. Longer stays suit the suites, which have a separate bedroom, open-plan living and dining, a kitchenette and a private rear balcony. The two-bedroom suite has a second bedroom with two single beds, and it suits families and longer holidays. Free ultra-fast Wi-Fi comes in every unit.
The motel also takes business guests. The website says invoices can be sent straight to a company, dining can be charged back to the room account, and early arrivals and late departures are accommodated by arrangement. Freight drop-offs can be coordinated through reception. Guests quoted on the website praise the welcoming hosts, the clean and spacious rooms, the gardens, and the nearness to the beach. Bookings are made through the online calendar, or through a form for corporate or special requests.