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Located within 1.7 km of Tahunanui Beach and 2.9 km of Trafalgar Park in Nelson, Studio or Cabin on Whitby provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a balcony. Guests can access the bed and breakfast via private entrance. We had an amazing time at the cabin. The views at dawn and sunset are breathtaking, and David and his wife have been terrific hosts. Lots of small attentions made our stay perfect ! And those views...

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9.4
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Tahunanui Beach and 3.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Beach side Apartment Nelson features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This apartment provides a tennis court as well as barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.2 km from Trafalgar Park. Clean, spacious, and well-equipped with an elevated location. Close to restaurants and a swimming beach. Comfortable beds and helpful host. Hard to beat. Parking is on the street but is effectively as good as private parking.

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9.8
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool. Local shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Very quiet location outside city center near the beach. Lots of restaurants around, very walkable and safe. Staff very friendly, always happy to help.

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9
Superb
411 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay. A 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach, it offers free WiFi access, free on-site parking and barbecue facilities. The view of the property is gorgeous even in a rainy day. The house is very clean and comfortable, full of thought of the owner. Highly recommend.

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9.4
Superb
743 reviews
Price from
US$163
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, Beaches Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony or patio. It features a barbecue area, free bicycle rental and free WiFi.

Beaches Nelson is 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson Golf Links, Nelson Airport and Central Nelson. The famous Christ Church Cathedral are each a 10-minute drive away. This is an ideal base for whn you are walking the iconic Abel Tasman track. Preferred place to stay in Nelson

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9.4
Superb
807 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Arcadia Motel is situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach. It has a solar-heated swimming pool and rooms with well-equipped kitchens. WiFi access is free.

The studios and apartments at Arcadia Motel Nelson feature a flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels, and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms offer a private spa bath. Would highly recommend this very well cared for motel which was in a great location and within walking distance of the beach. The owners made us feel welcome and were on hand to offer assistance.The unit we stayed in for 4 days was spacious with a sofa and comfortable extra large bed.

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9.1
Superb
525 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Located in Nelson, 100 metres from Tahunanui Beach and 4.2 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Silver Sands - Beachside Apartment offers a garden and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Trafalgar Park. The apartment was very spacious and clean. We loved the location which overlooked the sea and was convenient enough to get to wherever we wanted to go. The 3 bedrooms were a huge plus and facilities were great.

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9.2
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
US$287
per night

Situated in Nelson, 300 metres from Tahunanui Beach and 3.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, WATERFRONT Home offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. Beach is right across the street. Easy walk to great coffee and food. Place was immaculate.

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9.3
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
US$483
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and views of mountain, Quail Farm, Colonial charm is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Nelson, 21 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. Each accommodation at the 4-star bed and breakfast has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub and an open-air bath. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Its soooo beautiful. House, Garden, Decor, quiet ❤️

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9.7
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$155
per night

The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the mountain views. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Everything about the lookout accommodation was perfect , the facilities and location plus the breathtaking views were exceptional. (Even hot water bottles were procided) attention to detail and beautiful artwork made this accomodation next level comfort and our stay more enjoyable. I can not recommend the Lookout enough , we will be back. Thank you

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9
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

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