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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.

A
Alexander
From
United Arab Emirates
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$1,014.56
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.

M
Marti
From
United States
Excellent little kitchen in outfitted with all our needs, including milk and ice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews
Price from
US$67.83
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.

J
Jamie
From
New Zealand
Very clean, good view of the river and really friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,172 reviews
Price from
US$113.05
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.

D
Daniela
From
Mexico
Room was clean and nice, comfy bed. We had a nice view of the garden. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location excellent, very close to the beach and the pool was great! Would totally stay there again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,041 reviews
Price from
US$92.76
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.

V
Viviane
From
Brazil
The bedroom was nice. Clean sheets, comfy bed, good size bath and awesome shower. The outside area of the restaurant and hotel is clean and it has a beautiful view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Price from
US$109.57
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$138.56
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.

k
karl
From
Australia
Great location close to airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
US$155.95
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
Michael D
From
Sweden
Awesome unit and motel. Loved the warm pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviews
Price from
US$113.05
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.

V
Viki
From
Netherlands
Beautiful cabin and surroundings. Nearby all great activities. Friendly hosts . ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
US$115.37
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.

T
Therese
From
Netherlands
It reminded us of Japanese houses, perfectly proportioned I loved the outdoor seating areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$231.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,172 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$200.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 522 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$42.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,831 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$229 per night
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$1,014.56 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...

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$251.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

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

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

Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,327 reviews

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

From US$52.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 787 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$92.76 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 centre of Nelson, 600 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

From US$66.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 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$157.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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$304.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

From US$304.37 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$311.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,075 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.

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 600 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$113.05 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 US$104.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 547 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$66.67 per night
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$63.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 251 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$59.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 948 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 39 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$86.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

Just 500 metres from Tahunanui Beach, Balmoral Motel boasts a solar-heated outdoor pool and self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.

From US$98.41 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

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
10

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$257.99 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
From US$103.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
We chose the hotel for its proximity to Nelson Airport; we were able to walk. Plenty of parking, pub and restaurant on site. We enjoyed our meals. Also, we were provided with some basic breakfast provisions which was handy before our early morning flight.
Guest review by
Lisa
New Zealand
From US$101.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews
Stayed 3 days here in a classic studio upstairs. Great location, great staff, clean, tidy. Would definitely recommend to everyone. Room was ready for check in at 10.30am. No other motels do this, that we stayed in, in Nelson
Guest review by
karen
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 639 reviews
Super clean, and the owners were very friendly and delightful. It's a quick 10-minute walk to the town center. Very convenient. Would highly recommend The Sails to anyone visiting Nelson.
Guest review by
Shamillah
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviews
We booked Quest for its proximity to the Nelson Cathedral for a family wedding we were attending.
Guest review by
Goode
New Zealand