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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.

M
Marc
From
Germany
The property is wonderful, probably the best location to stay in Nelson We loved the quality of the rooms, the beautiful property and the focus to detail in every aspect of our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$1,010.71
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.

P
Peter
From
Australia
Very comfortable and great service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
Price from
US$67.57
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.

A
Andrew
From
Australia
Very Quiet and Comfortable Close to Restaurants and Town Centre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,187 reviews
Price from
US$112.62
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.

m
malcolm
From
United Kingdom
Clean and friendly and good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,991 reviews
Price from
US$92.41
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.

L
Lia
From
United States
Great location, very close to airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
Price from
US$109.16
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.

s
suzanne
From
United Kingdom
Location , the amazing staff and the level of comfort
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
Price from
US$138.03
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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
Price from
US$155.36
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.

L
Libera
From
Australia
Our stay in NZ was fantastic. The accommodation was beautifully presented, very clean, thoughtfully equiped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Happily to stay here again fully recommend. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,775 reviews
Price from
US$112.62
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.

G
Genevieve
From
Australia
Absolutely beautiful cabins. Lovely attention to detail. Views of the forest from the loft bedroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$114.93
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, 111 reviews
Price from
US$230.44
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 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,187 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$166.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 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$42.74 per night
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.

From US$184.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 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, 111 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.

Located in Nelson, Bridge St Apartment 2 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This apartment features a bar.

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Bridge St Apartment 1 - Nelson City Centre Convenience! is located in Nelson. This apartment provides a bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

In the Nelson City Centre district of Nelson, close to Trafalgar Park, Apartment In Nelson CBD Hospitality Zone features free WiFi and a washing machine.

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews

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

From US$80.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,009 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 538 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$46.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 320 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$106.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Riverwalk Apartments - 3 Bedrooms 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 797 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.

Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,084 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$196.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 805 reviews

Located in Nelson, 600 metres from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

From US$179.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 585 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 550 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.

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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Providing a garden, Nelson Central Town House provides accommodation in Nelson.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews

Located on the Port Nelson Marina, Harbourside Lodge guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking.All accommodation features Smart TV with free Netflix and free spark sport.Some rooms have a balcony or sea...

From US$152.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 913 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

there primarily for work but scored a bonus free day when...

there primarily for work but scored a bonus free day when planes were cancelled and i finally had a chance to see a little more. Nelson is a very pretty and varied city with good shops, lots of beautiful art, parks and gardens. the wider area has miles of coast and water to explore, as well as rugged wild walks nearby.
Guest review by
heather
New Zealand
10

was a work trip so not really relevant but can very highly...

was a work trip so not really relevant but can very highly recommend Tahuna Thai for meal - just round the corner(walking distance) from motel Easy beach access and also access to Nelson city as well as other areas. Also great coffee from the coffee caravan by the beach
Guest review by
Judith Anne
New Zealand
4.0

Homeless wandering the streets breaking in to cars and...

Homeless wandering the streets breaking in to cars and threatening tourists. Rude shop staff arrogant locals not wanting tourists Disgusting overpriced food and a booking. Com review system that deleted anything negative.
Guest review by
Anonymous
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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
I loved the friendliness and helpfulness of Gabi the check in assistant. Stunning apartment and stunning views. Very comfortable and spacious. Great location especially for a family with kids. We didn’t have a car so we would walk to cafes, restaurants, parks, Natureland, the beach and more. The apartment pool was beautiful to swim in. Honestly couldn’t fault the stay here. We will definitely stay here again when I get another chance to visit my family in Nelson. Wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
Guest review by
Nicki
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
The bed was exceptional we had the best sleep since arriving in New Zealand.Also a lovely bathroom with rain shower. Our hostess was very thoughtful with all aspects of our stay fantastic breakfast, advice on best places to eat and what to see and do in Nelson. Highly recommend
Guest review by
Nola
Australia
From US$166.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,187 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
It looked attractive from the outside but the inside was amazing. Stylish and elegant and extremely comfortable the room was worthy of a 5 star hotel. The facilities were great, clean and modern.
Guest review by
Anthony
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews
I stayed here with my kids five years ago, and it's great to be back. When we visit Nelson, we won't look for another place. The hotel was clean, and the staff was kind and easy to deal with.
Guest review by
Ana
New Zealand