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Pihopa Retreat

Hotel in Nelson

Located in Nelson, 1.8 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, Pihopa Retreat has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$985.08
1 night, 2 adults

The Hotel Nelson

Hotel in Nelson

Located in Nelson City Center, 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.

J
Jane
From
United States
Well laid out complex with ample parking. Room was clean and comfortable with thorough daily room service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews
Price from
$65.86
1 night, 2 adults

Tides Hotel

Hotel in Nelson

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

Z
Zuzana
From
United States
Found this hotel last minute as our plans changed so we only used it for sleeping, but the check-in/check-out process was easy, the staff was helpful, the room was clean and the beds comfy. That was all we needed at that time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,172 reviews
Price from
$109.77
1 night, 2 adults

The Beachcomber Hotel

Hotel in Tahunanui, Nelson

Just a short walk away from Tahunanui Beach, The Beachcomber Hotel & Conference Center offers free Wi-Fi and a solar-heated swimming pool. Nelson Airport is 1.9 mi away.

P
Prudence
From
United States
Spacious rooms and convenient location. Staff were fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,021 reviews
Price from
$90.06
1 night, 2 adults

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel in Stoke, Nelson

Located in Nelson, 5.1 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

J
Jo Lunny
From
New Zealand
Wow what a gem accommodation, it had so much character. The facilities were lovely & the staff were so friendly & welcoming. Great location if you need to fly in or out of Nelson. We had dinner a couple of times in the restaurant downstairs & the food was delicious. When they ran out of one particular dessert the Manager made me up a special dessert as a replacement which was such a lovely touch. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Price from
$106.39
1 night, 2 adults

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Hotel in Nelson

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.

G
Guy
From
United States
Very nice hotel, quiet, and comfortable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Price from
$134.53
1 night, 2 adults

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Hotel in Stoke, 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.

R
Robert
From
United States
Awesome location, great room & looks like an English cottage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews
Price from
$151.42
1 night, 2 adults

Delorenzo Studio Apartments

Nelson

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.

M
Miguel Andres
From
Argentina
It was clean and it had everything we needed for our short stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,771 reviews
Price from
$109.77
1 night, 2 adults

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

Located in Nelson, 4.6 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Loreen
From
Canada
Lush surroundings: the tiny cabins are set back into the forest. You sleep in total darkness and quiet. You awaken to bird song. There’s a hike right from the cabin, and owner Mark is full of good advice of 1,000 other things to do in the region. It’s a relaxed place with a shared kitchen kept neat and tidy and well-equipped. We were there as a couple and enjoyed meeting other travellers, but the place can also be booked for big groups which would be excellent for mountain biking enthusiasts and others. The climb up to the platform bed is pretty steep but the bed was cozy and firm and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$112.02
1 night, 2 adults

Oaktree House

Nelson City Center, Nelson

Featuring free bikes, Oaktree House offers accommodations in Nelson. With city views, this accommodation features a terrace.

N
Nicolas
From
United Kingdom
Amazing location, and house was beautifully furnished and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
$224.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,172 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,172 reviews

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

From $205.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments is set in the heart of the Nelson city center, 1640 feet from Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, YHA Nelson is located in the center of Nelson, a 7-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral.

From $70.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Inner City Apartments - 4 offers accommodations in Nelson, a 13-minute walk from Trafalgar Park. Guests staying at this apartment have access to free Wifi and a terrace.

From $258.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Inner City Apartments - 2 offers accommodations in Nelson, a 12-minute walk from Trafalgar Park. Guests staying at this apartment have access to free Wifi and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews

Located just 1969 feet from the heart of Nelson, Quest Nelson offers self-contained accommodations with free WiFi. All accommodations includes either a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette.

From $174.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews

Located in Nelson, a 6-minute walk from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

From $132.08 per night

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews

Located 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 $115.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,007 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 $55.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews

Located in Nelson City Center, 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 $222.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews

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

From $45.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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

From $59.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,021 reviews

Just a short walk away from Tahunanui Beach, The Beachcomber Hotel & Conference Center offers free Wi-Fi and a solar-heated swimming pool. Nelson Airport is 1.9 mi away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews

Located in Nelson, a 9-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, The Palace Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $41.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Located in Nelson, 1.8 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, Pihopa Retreat has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

From $985.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Featuring a bar, The Nelson Loft provides accommodations in Nelson.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation is located in the Nelson City Center district of Nelson, and is a 10-minute walk from Trafalgar Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Riverwalk Apartments offers accommodations in Nelson, a 8-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 0.7 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 11-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Trafalgar Park is a 7-minute walk away.

Riverside

Hotel in Nelson
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Just a 8-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and half a mile from Christ Church Cathedral, Riverside features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

<h2>Spacious Accommodations</h2> City Terrace Apartment in Nelson offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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What Guests Said About Nelson:

10

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
10

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
10

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
Jo
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
10

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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From $70.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews
YHA Nelson is a well-regarded budget-friendly accommodation located in Nelson. They have a nice and very spacious lounge or social facility and fully equipped kitchen area for everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful. It's a good choice for backpackers, solo travelers, and those looking for affordable lodging in a convenient spot. Close to restaurants, shops and attractions.
Guest review by
Jackie
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
breakfast fine, the rooms were quiet, airy, very well appointed, separate access, lovely and light with lovely views. The insulation was great so we didnt hear family noise. Sam and Pete were thoughtful and easy to be around. Not intrusive but very helpful and generous with their time and good advice. Trails End was well positioned for both Nelson and Tasman Bay.
Guest review by
Owen
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
There is probably no accommodation in Nelson with a more beautiful view of Tasman Bay, and it is the perfect starting point for exploring the Abel Tasman National Park. The accommodation is equipped with everything you need for a short or long trip through New Zealand.
Guest review by
Daniel
Germany
From $205.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,172 reviews
I had a room with a balcony overlooking the river - with a partial view of the hills behind Nelson also. It was a soothing and quiet place. I enjoyed watching the dramatic tidal range. The hotel is also very close to downtown Nelson.
Guest review by
Summer
United States
From $985.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
We felt really welcomed! All sugestions were perfect, the breakfast was delicious and the team is really nice and helpful. When we go back to Nelson there is no other option of hotel
Guest review by
Rodrigo
Brazil