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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, 7 reviews
Price from
US$982.36
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, 1,830 reviews
Price from
US$65.68
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.

M
Merehira
From
Australia
Very friendly and helpful staff. I have stayed here previously with absolutely no dramas at all with clean and comfortable rooms and had 2 nights booked again but unfortunately did not get to stay this time around as I was in a car crash on my way to check in however when I called to let them know I won't be staying after all they were very understanding and contacted me the following day to check in and let me know that they held on to my booking for the 2nd night if I needed it. I was very appreciative of their kindness throughout the process. Thank you Tides staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,168 reviews
Price from
US$109.46
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, 2,023 reviews
Price from
US$89.82
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.

G
Graham
From
United Kingdom
Our room was a lovely quiet & comfortable 'little cottage' overlooking a lovely lawn and bay, The continental breakfast was ideal for us. Had a fantastic stone grilled rump steak which I cooked myself at the table in the restaurant. Wish we could have stayed longer
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Price from
US$106.10
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
Alexandra
From
Australia
Staff were lovely, room was clean, free parking available at front of property on street or secured parking for $10 a night, nice views from our window😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Price from
US$134.16
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, 345 reviews
Price from
US$151
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.

R
Ralf
From
Germany
Clean Well equipped kitchen and bath
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,767 reviews
Price from
US$109.46
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, 192 reviews
Price from
US$111.71
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.

C
Claire
From
United Kingdom
Very comfortable, clean, spacious and beautiful modern interior. Centrally located but quiet and relaxing. We stayed there twice whilst on our trip and we old definitely return again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$223.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,023 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,168 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,830 reviews

Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews

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

From US$50.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 790 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 8.4
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$70.58 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews

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

From US$111.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 592 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$115.08 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$101.04 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.

From US$55.01 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 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...

From US$370.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,168 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$204.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 699 reviews

Located in the centre of Nelson only 100 metres from the main shopping area, Palms Motel offers self-contained apartments with full kitchen facilities. It also has an outdoor heated swimming pool.

From US$148.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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$258.22 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...

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$302.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,074 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$140.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 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.

From US$159.98 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,830 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$171.21 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$982.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,023 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 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$243.63 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.

Riverside

Hotel in Nelson
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Riverside can be found in Nelson, close to Trafalgar Park and less than 1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

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What guests said about Nelson:

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
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

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From US$179.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews
A very interesting option within Nelson. The hotel is part of a bigger resort area with a the feel of a classic European village. We stayed on two separate occasions, before and after a multi-day trip through the Abel Tasman national park. The staff enabled us to take our room keys after normal check-in time. The rooms vary a lot in size but are always clean. A big plus is the proximity to Nelson airport, we were able to walk there with our luggage and could thus avoid the taxi fair.
Guest review by
Thomas
Switzerland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
breakfast fine, the rooms were quiet, airy, very well appointed, separate access, lovely and light with lovely views. The insulation was great so we didnt hear family noise. Sam and Pete were thoughtful and easy to be around. Not intrusive but very helpful and generous with their time and good advice. Trails End was well positioned for both Nelson and Tasman Bay.
Guest review by
Owen
New Zealand
From US$158.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews
This motel is a hidden gem. Lovely big room with a fully equipped kitchen. Coffee pod machine, lovely toiletries in the bathroom & a full size TV with access to Netflix. The owner (receptionist) was incredibly welcoming & friendly. I highly recommend this hotel to visitors to Nelson.
Guest review by
Julie
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 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$159.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Ideal location, close to the shops and the fantastic nelson market. Beds are arguably the most comfortable hotel beds ive slept on. rooms were super spacious for 2 people. Overall a fantastic experience, we will be back.
Guest review by
Hamish
New Zealand