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Pihopa Retreat

Hotel in Nelson

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.

R
Rodrigo
From
Brazil
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$1,000.74
1 night, 2 adults

The Hotel Nelson

Hotel in Nelson

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.

H
Hyelyun
From
South Korea
clean, affordable and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews
Price from
US$66.91
1 night, 2 adults

Tides Hotel

Hotel in Nelson

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.

S
Shaun
From
United Kingdom
The room was large and spacious, good powerful shower and a great bonus poolside access, to a great little pool for my daughter. Had a lovely evening meal and a great breakfast sat looking over the river, truly beautiful with kingfishers flying past.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,176 reviews
Price from
US$111.51
1 night, 2 adults

The Beachcomber Hotel

Hotel in Tahunanui, Nelson

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.

Z
Zillah Ruth
From
Singapore
A very nice resting place for weary travellers. Enjoyed the comfortable self-contained room. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,071 reviews
Price from
US$91.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel in Stoke, Nelson

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.

G
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
Price from
US$108.08
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.

Š
Šimon
From
Slovakia
Centrally located with amazing reception area and a nice bar. A true 4 star hotel feel. Rooms spacious and well decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Price from
US$136.67
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
Robyn
From
New Zealand
Love the peace and quietness of the rooms at this hotel. Bathroom is lovely and views out to the sea are beautiful 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
US$153.83
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.

C
Celia
From
United Kingdom
Great apartment. Super clean and modern. Easy walk to town . Little pool and comfy loungers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,746 reviews
Price from
US$111.51
1 night, 2 adults

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

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.

C
Clifford
From
Singapore
We loved the cabin and the peace! Time to switch off and relax
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$113.80
1 night, 2 adults

Oaktree House

Nelson City Centre, Nelson

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.

K
Kingan
From
New Zealand
very nice and clean, modern apartment with top notch gear probably the most comfortable bed I have ever been in! I’ll definitely stay again if I’m back in Nelson
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$228.17
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,176 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$197.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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$1,000.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 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...

    From US$355.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

    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.

    From US$248.18 per night
  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

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

    From US$173.83 per night
  • Set in Nelson, within less than 1 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Riverside Apartment offers accommodation with air conditioning.

  • Riverside

    Hotel in Nelson
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Riverside can be found in Nelson, close to Trafalgar Park and less than 1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,334 reviews

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

    From US$51.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 786 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$91.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 890 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$65.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 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$180.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 1 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

    From US$307.66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,077 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$131.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 597 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$111.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews

    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.

    From US$176.13 per night

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,006 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$56.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    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$54.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

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

    From US$58.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews

    Offering accommodation with a private courtyard for each unit, Tudor Lodge is just 7 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and the bus terminal.

    From US$91.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Situated in Nelson, within 1.2 km of Tahunanui Beach and 5.1 km of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

    From US$85.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews

    Bella Vista Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with satellite TV, only a 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach.

    From US$118.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

    Just 5 minutes' walk from the popular Tahunanui Beach, Arrow Motel Apartments boasts modern accommodation with free WiFi, cooking facilities and cable TV.

    From US$95.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews

    Set in Nelson, within 1.8 km of Tahunanui Beach and 5.7 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Amber Court Motel Nelson provides barbecue facilities.

    From US$98.93 per night

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What guests said about Nelson:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    A beautiful city. Lots of lovely trees

    A beautiful city. Lots of lovely trees The city centre was lovely even in the pouring rain. Great bus service. We obtained a Bee card and used mostly off peak so very economical. Lovely buildings, parks, museums to visit, and of course the cathedral. The Saturday market was great. Great beach and waterfront, lots of short walks in city(Paddy's Knob, Centre of NZ) Also a good base to head off to walk Abel Tasman
    Guest review by
    Ross

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  • From US$254.47 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    Wonderful view. Very good quality guest accommodation much like a 5* hotel, but attached to the owners home. Hosts were great and most helpful. Tea tray and kettle in room with some nice teas. Fresh milk kept in a communal fridge. Breakfast was lovely and the cooked options were made to order and served in the guest dining room overlooking the deck and sea. A handy few minutes drive from Nelson.
    Guest review by
    Ann
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 647 reviews
    Excellent staff - they went over and above board to help us out during our stay. We checked in early as the room was ready, and a taxi was booked for us to leave early the next day to the airport. When the taxi didn't arrive in time for our departure, the owner took us to the airport in Nelson. Such a lovely, helpful couple - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel.
    Guest review by
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • From US$97.79 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,071 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 US$85.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews
    Air NZ cancelled the last flight out of Nelson, and The Hotel Nelson was a last minute need. The staff were extremely welcoming, the room perfect value for money, and the restaurant provided an excellent meal
    Guest review by
    Gerald
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
    Friendly people, comfortable beds. Cheapest place I found to stay in Nelson and met my expectations.
    Guest review by
    Ellen
    United Kingdom