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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
$991.72
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.

k
kilmartin
From
New Zealand
Room with all the amenities pool as well very central
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,834 reviews
Price from
$66.30
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.

P
Paul
From
Germany
spa bath was great. bar was nice to look over river
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews
Price from
$110.51
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, 2,029 reviews
Price from
$90.67
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, 675 reviews
Price from
$107.11
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.

c
caleb
From
New Zealand
The views and the customers service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
Price from
$135.44
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.

D
Dean Coral
From
New Zealand
Beautiful and restored property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews
Price from
$152.44
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, 1,760 reviews
Price from
$110.51
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.

H
Heather
From
United States
Spacious 2 bedroom lodge like house on the side of a hill in North Nelson. Super quiet with a gorgeous night sky. We stayed in the largest unit that had a full kitchen and laundry plus a large living room. A comfortable stop for the 4 of us after the bustle of Wellington. Stayed after taking the ferry to Picton and then driving through wine country. Mark is a great host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
$112.77
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.

M
Maree
From
Australia
we were given a code by the owners in an email and they were very easy to contact by phone as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
$226.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,029 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,834 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,321 reviews

Bridge Backpackers is located conveniently in Nelson, and has a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From $55.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,174 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 $201.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 792 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.

From $90.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 883 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 $71.26 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.

From $153.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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 $297.52 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.

From $297.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Inner City Apartments - 1 offers accommodations in Nelson, a 12-minute walk from Trafalgar Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $304.88 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

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 $41.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Providing city views, Ah House City B&B Nelson in Nelson features accommodations, a garden, a bar, and barbecue facilities. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and free shuttle service.

From $182.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,834 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 $308.85 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 $991.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,029 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.

From $122.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 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, 106 reviews

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

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 595 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 $110.51 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.

From $102.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,012 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 $55.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 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 $53.84 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 $65.17 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 $62.34 per night
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access.

From $58.29 per night

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What Guests Said About Nelson:

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
10

Lots of great restaurants, some with water views.

Lots of great restaurants, some with water views. Beautiful gardens (Japanese, botanic, chinese). Assessible to wineries and outdoor activities. Bike hire at airport (Nelson Cycle Hire) was excellent to enjoy some of the Great Taste Trail with amazing scenery. Pic's Peanut factory tour really good.
Guest review by
Andrae
New Zealand

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From $201.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews
Everything in the rooms is really considered. Excellent layout. Very clean. Staff were incredibly friendly. I had coffee and breakfast in the morning both of which were really good too, surprisingly so because sometimes that can be a bit of a let down in a hotel. Nelson has some excellent coffee spots and this was just as good as anywhere.
Guest review by
Nicole
New Zealand
From $122.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,029 reviews
I loved this hotel. It was spotlessly clean, in a great location, the staff were welcoming. I really do recommend if you’re looking for a good value stop for a few days in Nelson. There are plenty of eateries, and the beach, nearby, and the bus stop into Nelson is literally outside (and costs just $3 each!).
Guest review by
Caroline
United Kingdom
From $991.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
One of the best hotels we’ve stayed at in New Zealand. Boutique style with only a few rooms and personalised service from the owner Sarah. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cater to our needs travelling with a baby.
Guest review by
Alexander
United Arab Emirates
From $308.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,834 reviews
Nice comfortable and clean room. Great price/value and friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel if you are staying in Nelson or close to Abel Tasman NP.
Guest review by
Maria Theresa
Italy
From $174.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
Huge comfortable rooms for family. Room was like a little apartament /home not a hotel room
Guest review by
Gosia
Poland