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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.

C
Claire
From
New Zealand
The retreat was very well laid out , quiet and many luxuries. Only stayed 1 night so couldn’t make use of the pool. But otherwise the bed was comfortable. Breakfast amazing especially to have it in a church.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$997.76
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
Mathew Sebastian
From
Australia
Excellent rooms. Good showers. Comfy beds. Laundry facility. The evening reception ladies were very warm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews
Price from
US$66.71
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
Alexandra
From
Germany
Very good location to explore Nelson, everthing in walking distance. Friendly staff, spacious rooms and a good shower. Everything was spotless clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews
Price from
US$111.18
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.

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, 2,029 reviews
Price from
US$91.22
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.

P
Paul
From
New Zealand
Great room, great food, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews
Price from
US$107.76
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.

A
Alex
From
United Kingdom
Nothing to add. Staff and hotel speak for themselves
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
Price from
US$136.27
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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
Price from
US$153.37
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
Liav Livne
From
Israel
Denise, the Manager- super professional and kind. Everything was clean and pleasant. Great value for money!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,760 reviews
Price from
US$111.18
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.

D
Debbie
From
United Kingdom
Staff were super welcoming and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
US$113.46
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.

D
Dufficy-Faulkner
From
Australia
We loved absolutely everything. Would not change a thing. Could not recommend this place highly!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$227.49
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 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,321 reviews

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

From US$56.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,173 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$202.40 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$91.22 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$65.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 332 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$154.51 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$299.33 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$299.33 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$306.74 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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$42.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Featuring a patio with city views, a garden and a bar, Ah House City B&B Nelson can be found in Nelson, close to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 1.5 km from Trafalgar Park.

From US$183.59 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$310.73 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$997.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,029 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.

From US$97.50 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 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, 106 reviews

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

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 595 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$111.18 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$102.63 per night
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.

From US$55.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 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...

From US$54.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 545 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$65.57 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$62.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 403 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 259 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$58.64 per night

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What guests said about Nelson:

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
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

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From US$202.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviews
Everything in the rooms is really considered. Excellent layout. Very clean. Staff were incredibly friendly. I had coffee and breakfast in the morning both of which were really good too, surprisingly so because sometimes that can be a bit of a let down in a hotel. Nelson has some excellent coffee spots and this was just as good as anywhere.
Guest review by
Nicole
New Zealand
From US$97.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,029 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$997.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Alexander
United Arab Emirates
From US$310.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews
Nice comfortable and clean room. Great price/value and friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel if you are staying in Nelson or close to Abel Tasman NP.
Guest review by
Maria Theresa
Italy
From US$175.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
Huge comfortable rooms for family. Room was like a little apartament /home not a hotel room
Guest review by
Gosia
Poland