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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
£762.60
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 1,837 reviews
Price from
£50.99
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
MARIA ELENA
From
Belgium
Great breakfast, beautiful room decoration & friendly personnel. Room very quiet & comfortable beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,160 reviews
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£84.98
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

v
vicki
From
Canada
The staff were very helpful and friendly. We were treated very well. We had a room in the Lodge and loved it. The shower was great, and the kitchenette was well supplied. Lots of nice towels and our room was serviced when we wanted. There's a laundry for guests The view from our room was fantastic, overlooking a beautiful garden area as well as the soccer fields and the beach area. We were steps from 3 pubs, all a little different from each other, although we favored Smugglers because of its extensive options and a terrific lunch special. Close to everything anyone could need. Tahunanui Beach offers lots of activities for adults and children and only a short 5 to 10 minute walk away. Such a perfect location. Highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,118 reviews
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£67.54
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
Chris
From
Australia
This is the best pub and accommodation is very interesting. Also very neat and tidy. Meet owner this time, enjoyed out stay immensely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 685 reviews
Price from
£66.28
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Gosia
From
Poland
Huge comfortable rooms for family. Room was like a little apartament /home not a hotel room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Price from
£99.36
1 night, 2 adults
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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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Price from
£73.65
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jacqueline
From
Bulgaria
Everything was fantastic couldn't fault the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,732 reviews
Price from
£74.08
1 night, 2 adults
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Seymour Sleeps

Nelson

Boasting a garden, pool with a view and mountain views, Seymour Sleeps is set in Nelson. The property has pool and river views, and is 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

K
Kathrin
From
Austria
Great little apartment in only short walking distance to Nelson city. The apartment was small, cozy and extremely clean. The owners Ruben & Sarah were really nice and super helpful! Gave us great recommendations for the area around. They even offered us to swim in their pool and we had small treats on our bed for welcome. Would definitely recommend this accommodation!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
£75.06
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Tobias
From
Germany
Great Stay in the calm forest only a few minutes outside Nelson! Mark and his family were super hosts, they gave us a lot of great tips for the area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
£86.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,160 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 336 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.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,072 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 608 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 520 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

    Located in Nelson and only 2 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Bali with a twist provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,118 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 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, 110 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.

  • 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.

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,013 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,059 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Villa on Milton features a patio and is located in Nelson, within just 1.6 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 1.3 km of Trafalgar Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 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.

  • 3-Beds with Sunny Deck & Gardens is set in Nelson and offers a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 424 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews

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

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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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  • The Hotel Nelson

    Nelson
    From £58.83 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
    The Nelson Hotel is trying to be a Top Quality Hotel BUT is not quite there. The design set-up of Hotel Buildings tends to cause noise rebound & with many young Backpacker type guests staying in some units the noise levels were strong. A "With Out Notice" event with fire crackers went on for nearly 2 hours. At first my wife & I thought it was gun fire & some one running amuck with an M-16 gun & we turned off all the lights. After Christchurch & Port Arthur you never know these days.
    Guest review by
    Capt. Robert McKay Gray
    Australia

  • Tides Hotel

    Nelson
    From £115.48 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,160 reviews
    We spent one night in Nelson, Tides Hotel located centrally in city, downtown shops and restaurants 5-10 minutes walk. Hotel has a nice restaurant and bar overlooking adjacent Maitai River. Immediate access to Maitai River Walkway, which leads to the Marina in one direction and lovely countryside in the other, excellent for walking or jogging. Tahunanui Beach a little far to walk.
    Guest review by
    Oliver
    Germany

  • Parautane Lodge

    Nelson
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
    Fantastic stay just 20min from Nelson city centre, with an unforgettable view of the bay. Our room was directly on the huge wooden patio. Very comfortable bed, clean room with all the amenities. Great host with lots of advice. I highly recommend it.
    Guest review by
    Liz
    Germany

  • Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

    Tahunanui, Nelson
    From £80.18 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 872 reviews
    Enjoyed our stay, having the mini golf course and the basketball court to keep our family moving. Our kids enjoyed their stay so that’s a bonus, going to the play area every morning with the beautiful weather in Nelson
    Guest review by
    Danny
    New Zealand

  • Palazzo Motor Lodge

    Nelson
    From £107.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 981 reviews
    Very comfortable and well appointed hotel, located in the heart of Nelson.
    Guest review by
    Petrina
    Australia

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