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Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel is located on the banks of Maitai River, in the centre of Nelson. It features a restaurant, a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi access. On-site parking is available.

Karina

From

Ireland

Amazing staff very helpful and the place was super clean and modern would love to stay again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,175 reviews

Price from

US$110.84

1 night, 2 adults

Hotel in Tahunanui, Nelson

The Beachcomber Hotel

Just a short walk away from Tahunanui Beach, The Beachcomber Hotel & Conference Centre offers free Wi-Fi and a solar-heated swimming pool. Nelson Airport is 3 km away.

Chris D

From

Ireland

Nice room, 3 minute walk across a green area to a lovely & safe beach to swim. Three restaurants and a couple of bars within a couple of minutes walk, very pleasant stay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,013 reviews

Price from

US$90.94

1 night, 2 adults

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Situated in Nelson, 8.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Graham

From

United Kingdom

Our room was a lovely quiet & comfortable 'little cottage' overlooking a lovely lawn and bay, The continental breakfast was ideal for us. Had a fantastic stone grilled rump steak which I cooked myself at the table in the restaurant. Wish we could have stayed longer

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews

Price from

US$107.43

1 night, 2 adults

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Centrally located in Nelson, the 4-star Rutherford Hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets and the landmark cathedral. Guests will enjoy complimentary WiFi.

Alexandra

From

Australia

Staff were lovely, room was clean, free parking available at front of property on street or secured parking for $10 a night, nice views from our window😊

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

Price from

US$135.85

1 night, 2 adults

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Overlooking the Waimea Inlet, The Grand Arden Monaco Nelson is an English-style resort featuring 23 rooms as well as ample free parking and free WiFi.

karl

From

Australia

Great location close to airport

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

Price from

US$152.90

1 night, 2 adults

Delorenzo Studio Apartments

Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom.

Gasacali

From

Switzerland

The bed is huge. The washing machine and dryer work perfectly. It was quiet. The smal balcony is great for having drinks or a meal outside.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,773 reviews

Price from

US$127.89

1 night, 2 adults

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Situated in Nelson, 7.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Debbie

From

United Kingdom

Staff were super welcoming and helpful

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Price from

US$113.11

1 night, 2 adults

Nelson City Centre, Nelson

Oaktree House

Oaktree House features accommodation situated 100 metres from the centre of Nelson and offers free bikes and a garden. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.

Dufficy-Faulkner

From

Australia

We loved absolutely everything. Would not change a thing. Could not recommend this place highly!!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Price from

US$226.79

1 night, 2 adults

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 is set in Nelson.

Saran

From

Singapore

Very clean. Everything looked new.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Price from

US$170.52

1 night, 2 adults

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Pihopa Retreat

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Hotel in Tahunanui, Nelson

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

The Beachcomber Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,013 reviews

Tides Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,175 reviews

The Hotel Nelson

Popular with guests booking hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

The Nelson Loft

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

In a central area of Nelson, located within a short distance of Trafalgar Park and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Nelson Loft offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a...

Bridge Backpackers

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,317 reviews

Bridge Backpackers is ideally located in the centre of Nelson, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$54.47 per night

Tides Hotel

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,175 reviews

Tides Hotel is located on the banks of Maitai River, in the centre of Nelson. It features a restaurant, a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi access. On-site parking is available.

From US$167.68 per night

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 793 reviews

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments is set in the heart of the Nelson city centre, 500 metres from Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

From US$90.94 per night

YHA Nelson

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 880 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, YHA Nelson is located in the centre of Nelson, 600 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

From US$71.47 per night

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge offers modern accommodation in the centre of Nelson. Rooms at Cedar Grove feature flat-screen TV’s with satellite channels.

From US$124.48 per night

Inner City Apartments - 4

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Right in the centre of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 4 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

From US$279.94 per night

Inner City Apartments - 3

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 3 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Quest Nelson

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,071 reviews

Located just 600 metres from the heart of Nelson, Quest Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with free WiFi. All accommodation includes either a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette.

From US$153.47 per night

Kings Gate Motel

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews

Situated in central Nelson, opposite Trafalgar Park, Kings Gate Motel has free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From US$110.84 per night

Nikau Apartments

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Offering self-contained apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, Nikau Apartments is located 2 minutes' walk from the city centre.

From US$102.31 per night

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,009 reviews

This hostel offers free unlimited Wi-Fi, a log fire in the guest lounge and heaters in all rooms. Guests can relax in the hammock in the garden.

From US$62.52 per night

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews

Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson...

From US$54 per night

Sunny hillside central Nelson hideaway with city to sea views

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Situated in Nelson, 2.8 km from Tahunanui Beach and 1.5 km from Trafalgar Park, Sunny hillside central Nelson hideaway with city to sea views features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and...

From US$122.21 per night

The Bug Backpackers

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews

Offering private and dormitory rooms with free unlimited WiFi, The Bug Backpackers is just 15 minutes’ walk from local shops and restaurants.

From US$45.47 per night

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Situated directly opposite Nelson Hospital and 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson’s town centre, this holiday park offers free gas BBQs, bicycle rental and a children’s playground with a trampoline.

From US$55.70 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

The Palace Backpackers

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 519 reviews

Set in Nelson, 700 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Palace Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$42.06 per night

Ah House City B&B Nelson

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Featuring a patio with city views, a garden and a bar, Ah House City B&B Nelson can be found in Nelson, close to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 1.5 km from Trafalgar Park.

From US$208.60 per night

The Hotel Nelson

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews

Situated in Nelson City Centre, The Hotel Nelson is a 4-star Qualmark rated property within walking distance of Nelson Saturday Market, and the main business, shopping and entertainment precinct.

From US$99.47 per night

Pihopa Retreat

Hotel in Tahunanui, Nelson

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set in Nelson, 2.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Pihopa Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$1,051.54 per night

The Beachcomber Hotel

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,013 reviews

Just a short walk away from Tahunanui Beach, The Beachcomber Hotel & Conference Centre offers free Wi-Fi and a solar-heated swimming pool. Nelson Airport is 3 km away.

From US$110.27 per night

Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3

Passable - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation is situated in the Nelson City Centre district of Nelson, and is less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park.

Riverwalk Apartments

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Riverwalk Apartments is set in Nelson. This 5-star apartment offers a lift.

Riverside Apartment

Breakfast options

Set in Nelson, within less than 1 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Riverside Apartment offers accommodation with air conditioning.

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What guests said about Nelson:

Nelson is my favorite place to go to.

Nelson is my favorite place to go to. I traveled up from Christchurch to collect a new car and was able to spend the day and night wandering around the city. My go to place is the Cathedral, steeped in history and with stunning really old trees. Lit two candles for my loved ones, gave a donation for the beautiful buildings' upkeep and soak up the spiritual atmosphere. Able to sit on the grass under a Black gum which was huge, relax and enjoy the smell of the pines. Fabulous food trucks and cafes. Easy to walk around, just a fabulous place. I would highly recommend it.

Guest review by

Paddy

New Zealand

Nelson is a lovely city with great weather (usually).

Nelson is a lovely city with great weather (usually). Seems well set up and well kept for visitors and the community in general. Rubbish bins, seating in the CBD. Ebus is a great way to get around (especially with a Bee card). Cheap and every 30mins a bus goes somewhere! City gardens are really pretty and nice for a peaceful stroll though.

Guest review by

LadyG and MrMe

New Zealand

8.0

Nelson has a lot of speciality stores and a lot of food...

Nelson has a lot of speciality stores and a lot of food options. The Markets in the weekends are not for those looking for a bargain but do support local and NZ made and although some were costly, there was a lot of selection of goodies. Stoke the Bach Restaurant was staffed with lovely young girls, and the food was excellent and value for money The Arden Monaco where we stayed has limited room facilities and is not staffed outside of working hours, but the beds are comfortable and with very dark woodwork old paintings and very heavy doors, the facility was well equipped with heat pumps and hot water.

Guest review by

Kim

New Zealand

Loved the friendly people, very creative and arty outlets,...

Loved the friendly people, very creative and arty outlets, and artists, lovely eateries and markets, lots to do and see. We unfortunately got caught in the bad weather and were stranded for two more days - would have been great, but too wet and flooded to do anything else. Not Nelson's fault though! - We will be back to pick up where we left off!

Guest review by

New Zealand

8.0

we sadly only arrived for an overnight stay to fly on to our...

we sadly only arrived for an overnight stay to fly on to our home but the region is usually beautiful. sadly we were there under an emergency weather situation. we ate at Tides restaurant and it was brilliant.

Guest review by

Dianne

New Zealand

Lots to do - walking on the beach, visiting Pic's Peanut...

Lots to do - walking on the beach, visiting Pic's Peanut Butter Factory, Natureland Zoo, shopping, eating, the Saturday Market . . . Very impressed with the bus service and friendly bus drivers.

Guest review by

Jill

New Zealand

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Beaches Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews

Our stay at Beaches Nelson was just perfect. We wanted to relax after a long drive from Christchurch and this was just the place to do that. The beach and other convenient stores/restaurants within walking distance. The bed was soooo comfy and this was the best sleep I’ve had since been in New Zealand. I cannot recommend this place enough.

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Dinuksha

Australia

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Stoke, Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews

The whole ambience, a superb example of a traditional English pub in Nelson, New Zealand. The staff were superb, the location is amazing, surrounded on 3 sides with water. Lovely gardens to walk in, the food was excellent quality and great value. The accommodation was great, it was spacious, dual aspect and we wanted for nothing.

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mike

United Kingdom

The Hotel Nelson

From US$99.47 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews

What incredible value for money. Our twin room for 3 people was only $115. This was the cheapest but best accommodation on our trip to the South island. New, clean, modern, the restaurant on site was a bonus. Large spacious room - huge! An absolute pleasure to stay at Hotel Nelson.

Guest review by

Lesley

New Zealand

Amber Court Motel Nelson

From US$104.59 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,177 reviews

I stayed here with my kids five years ago, and it's great to be back. When we visit Nelson, we won't look for another place. The hotel was clean, and the staff was kind and easy to deal with.

Guest review by

Ana

New Zealand

Quest Nelson