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Located within 1.7 km of Tahunanui Beach and 2.9 km of Trafalgar Park in Nelson, Studio or Cabin on Whitby provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a balcony. Guests can access the bed and breakfast via private entrance. A beautiful house on the hill with a great view of Tasmania Bay. Wake up in the morning and look out at the bay as you drink your coffee. Very comfortable bed with everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Tahunanui Beach and 3.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Beach side Apartment Nelson features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This apartment provides a tennis court as well as barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.2 km from Trafalgar Park. Clean, spacious, and well-equipped with an elevated location. Close to restaurants and a swimming beach. Comfortable beds and helpful host. Hard to beat. Parking is on the street but is effectively as good as private parking.

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9.8
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool. Local shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Very quiet location outside city center near the beach. Lots of restaurants around, very walkable and safe. Staff very friendly, always happy to help.

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9
Superb
408 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay. A 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach, it offers free WiFi access, free on-site parking and barbecue facilities. The stunning picture windows and the views…

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9.4
Superb
743 reviews
Price from
US$163
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, Beaches Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony or patio. It features a barbecue area, free bicycle rental and free WiFi.

Beaches Nelson is 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson Golf Links, Nelson Airport and Central Nelson. The famous Christ Church Cathedral are each a 10-minute drive away. This is an ideal base for whn you are walking the iconic Abel Tasman track. It was fresh, clean & very well presented. Management was very friendly and professional. I will definitely stay there on my next visit.

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9.4
Superb
802 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Arcadia Motel is situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach. It has a solar-heated swimming pool and rooms with well-equipped kitchens. WiFi access is free.

The studios and apartments at Arcadia Motel Nelson feature a flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels, and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms offer a private spa bath. very friendly service good shower

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9.1
Superb
520 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Oceanview Retreat is situated in Nelson. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has a hot tub and a lift. Beautiful apartment to stay in with plenty of room for us all. It was quiet, warm, comfortable and private with the added bonus of safely being able to park your vehicle under cover. Will definitely recommend and stay again.

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9.4
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
US$410
per night

Located in Nelson, 100 metres from Tahunanui Beach and 4.2 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Silver Sands - Beachside Apartment offers a garden and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Trafalgar Park. Amazing from start to finish, fron the communication to check in to the apartment itself we could not have asked for anything else. Location was also perfect

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9.2
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
US$287
per night

Situated in Nelson, 300 metres from Tahunanui Beach and 3.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, WATERFRONT Home offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. Beach is right across the street. Easy walk to great coffee and food. Place was immaculate.

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9.3
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
US$483
per night

Situated in Nelson and only 1.1 km from Tahunanui Beach, MoanaViews features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is set 3.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and provides private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.5 km from Trafalgar Park. Moana Views was the standout of all the places we stayed at in New Zealand. Had everything we needed, and more. Good location, great views. Helpful friendly hosts. Would recommend to anyone visiting Nelson.

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9.4
Superb
70 reviews

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