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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
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$981.66
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.

N
Niven
From
New Zealand
We loved our five nights at the hotel. Great apartment - we booked partly because of the separate twin bedroom and the amenities (pool and restaurant). It meant kids were entertained, but we could chill in the evening with them tucked away. And book room service when we felt like not cooking!!! We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews
Price from
US$65.63
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.

G
Greg
From
Canada
Central location with an excellent restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,184 reviews
Price from
US$109.39
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.

K
Kah Voon
From
Malaysia
Very nice place and location is great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,998 reviews
Price from
US$89.75
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, 673 reviews
Price from
US$106.02
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.

R
Rami
From
United States
Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Excellent location - walking distance to town center, cafes and restaurants. Very nice and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
Price from
US$134.07
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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
Price from
US$150.90
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.

G
Gasacali
From
Switzerland
The bed is huge. The washing machine and dryer work perfectly. It was quiet. The smal balcony is great for having drinks or a meal outside.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,773 reviews
Price from
US$109.39
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.

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, 196 reviews
Price from
US$111.63
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, 110 reviews
Price from
US$223.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews

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Budget hotels in Nelson and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,303 reviews

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

From US$58.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 541 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$44.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 300 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$76.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 108 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.

Hotels located in the centre of Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 519 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$41.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Offering self-contained apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, Nikau Apartments is located 2 minutes' walk from the city centre.

From US$98.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 532 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$148.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Nelson, within 1.2 km of Tahunanui Beach and 5.1 km of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

From US$92.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

Bella Vista Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with satellite TV, only a 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach.

From US$107.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

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.

From US$178.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 796 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$100.97 per night

Riverside

Hotel in Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 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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YHA Nelson

Hotel in Nelson
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 873 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$70.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 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$154.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park and a 10-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, City Terrace Apartment offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 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$122.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Malthouse Lane City Apartment 2 is located in Nelson and offers a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Malthouse Lane City Apartment 3 is situated in Nelson and offers a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park and a 10-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Malthouse Lane City Apartment 4 offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 5 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

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What guests said about Nelson:

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
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

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From US$194.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews
The suite we had was fantastic. Everything we needed for our mid winter getaway, clean and the bed was comfy. Location was awesome, walking distance and vet central, it was easy to find our way around from there. The staff were so lovely and helpful, nothing was a problem, even though our flights to Nelson were delayed. I would book this place again and recommend to friends and family.
Guest review by
Williams
New Zealand
From US$70.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews
YHA Nelson is a well-regarded budget-friendly accommodation located in Nelson. They have a nice and very spacious lounge or social facility and fully equipped kitchen area for everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful. It's a good choice for backpackers, solo travelers, and those looking for affordable lodging in a convenient spot. Close to restaurants, shops and attractions.
Guest review by
Jackie
New Zealand
From US$99.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Great location for traveling to Nelson and Appleby. Two lovely coffee shops across the road to get breakfast. Also, can walk to Car Musuem which is 20 mins away or 4 mins by car. Would definitely stay again. Hotel was clean and comfortable.
Guest review by
Marie
New Zealand
From US$153.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
The Hotel is very close to everything, in walking distance, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. I have stayed at this hotel 3 times and would highly recommend to friends and family. It was awesome stay.
Guest review by
Carolina
New Zealand
From US$221.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews
Great location, quiet neighbours, clean public toilets, great variety of tea and coffee in the room, and I loved that they provide body moisturiser with toiletries, Thank you The Hotel Nelson.
Guest review by
Kosoruchkina
New Zealand
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