Best hotels in Nelson

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The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

📍 40 Waimea Road, Nelson South, Nelson
★★★★ 8.9 (135 reviews)

"Clean, tidy, and with a spacious bed. It's also conveniently located within walking distance of town."

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park

📍 230 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson
★★★★ 8.8 (68 reviews)

"Great stay.. Front staff was really helpful in dealing the issues Assossiated with the booking.. Also provided extra towels to help our stay.. Very clean rooms.."

Delorenzo Studio Apartments

Delorenzo Studio Apartments

📍 43 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson
★★★★★ 9.5 (109 reviews)

"Checked in and it was amazing to see everything we needed in the room. The bed was heavenly, breakfast made me happy and her, even happier ☀️ Tried to rebook, but they were booked out completely so stayed at their sister Hotel, "Tides". Can't wait to stay again x Em"

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

📍 66 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson
★★★★ 8.9 (109 reviews)

"Great hotel with a nice restaurant. I really liked the electric blanket and heated bathroom. Nice touch. Good location."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

📍 Centre 159 Rutherford Street, Nelson
★★★ 9.6 (105 reviews)

"We were very impressed at how well appointed the room was. Great facilities. We had come to see a show at a theatre a 5 min walk from the Motor Lodge so the location was a dream. Staff were very friendly & accomodating. We will be back & highly recommend. The price was brilliant too."

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers

📍 10 Weka Street, The Wood, Nelson
★★★ 9.2 (62 reviews)

"Nice location in a quiet area but close enough to the city centre. Very friendly staff and nice amenities and rooms."

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

📍 7 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson
★★★★★ 9.8 (105 reviews)

"Very kind, Beautiful view, clean and quiet room. I would definitely visit here again. And also breakfast was so delicious."

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

📍 59 Rutherford Street, Nelson
★★ 8.2 (27 reviews)

"I was honestly disappointed at this hostel. The room smelled bad and the bed was uncomfortable, not enough many showers and toilets, shower pressure was bad and you could hear everything through the walls. Also it was cold in the room (there was a heater but it was very old and smelled like burned). Also definitely not the most social hostel. During my stay there was some sort of school groups taking over the common kitchen areas for their meetings and meals even though we are all paying to use any kitchen we want. Wifi was a joke. Only good thing was the good location in the center."

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

📍 27 Nile Street West, Nelson
★★★★ 8.7 (105 reviews)

"I stayed in Nelson for a short time. The location is pretty good. There are NW supermarkets and gas stations nearby. The room is relatively old but the comfort is pretty good Worth staying"

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Palms Motel Hotels in Nelson

Palms Motel

"Lovely motel with super comfortable bed and modern decor. We stayed overnight before heading off to Abel Tasman track.. easy walking distance to the city and iSite where all the transports pick up. Thank you Palms Motel for a lovely stay in Nelson!"

Arrow Motel Apartments Hotels in Nelson

Arrow Motel Apartments

"We personally didn’t like it that much. It was clean which is imported of course but it was all really old and dark."

Balmoral Motel Hotels in Nelson

Balmoral Motel

"Arrived late at night, the kind landlady patiently waited and guided warmly, the room was very clean, the kitchen utensils, tableware, coffee pots and other arrangements were well arranged, the facilities were all available, the bathroom was spacious and bright, and the five-star praise!"

Kings Gate Motel Hotels in Nelson

Kings Gate Motel

"We booked a 2 room cabin, the place was quiet that was nice but the place wasn't clean a dirty oven try left in the oven! Plates with crumbs on them! The bathroom fan didn't work so the cabin was super super damp, no soaps or shampoo dispensers were all empty! The bathroom and toilet door didn't close properly or quietly. The main bedroom must have a leak somewhere it rained on the last day and the carpet in the morning was super wet along the window. Couches were uncomfortable feels like it pushes you head forward and the TV had no Internet connection to watch Netflix like advertised. The place is very run down and needs a really really good clean! The accommodation was close to town and quiet. I wouldn't recommend this place spend an extra $100 and stay somewhere else"

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The Hotel Nelson ★★★★
"That was very good hotal got all the facilites I need for. Very good if you are travelling with kids"
★★★★★
2023-10-09
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Family
Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park ★★★★
"Clean facilities and convenience locations, good budget accommodation for a family with children for a short stay"
★★★★★
2024-07-21
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Couple
Delorenzo Studio Apartments ★★★★★
"Lovely room and people all around, amenities is good and room is big"
★★★★★
2026-06-23
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Couple
Tides Hotel ★★★★
"Really nice hotel in a good location. Only wee downside as there was no off street parking available yet there were cones on 3 parking spots that were apparently reserved. But no vehicles were parked in any from what we saw"
★★★★★
2026-05-24
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SaranSS

Couple
Palazzo Motor Lodge ★★★
"Brilliant place, very big room with a kitchen as well. Absolutely great after hours service as well. We arrived late and told the hotel before and the reception still came out of the back room to help us and recommended us with great spots to go visit and great dinner places as well. Had too short a stay at this place, will definitely come back for a longer visit. They even have a bathtub!!"
★★★★★
2026-04-27
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BraveblueK

Couple
Tasman Bay Backpackers ★★★
"Friendly host, easy on-street parking lot, clean and tidy, the highlight is Chocolate pudding which made u feel like at home. Highly recommend!"
★★★★★
2025-03-09
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José et Caroline FRANCONIERI

Couple
The Sails Nelson ★★★★★
"A very pleasant stay, very friendly management, impeccable cleanliness, we'll definitely be back! José and Caroline"
★★★★★
2025-08-27
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Family
YHA Nelson - Backpackers ★★
"Awesome accomodation - clean, friendly and welcoming. They run a tight ship - room was great, reasonable pricing, very safe, in the middle of the city, only 50m from the bus terminal (quick and efficient from the airport) HIGHLY RECOMMEND - we will be back !"
★★★★★
2024-12-09
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Baibaiyangyang

Solo traveler
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★
"Although the hotel is a bit old, the decoration style is British, the rooms are clean and the location is good."
★★★★★
2025-03-07

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Number of reviews

2,579

Total properties

83

Weekday Avg. Price

$151

Weekend Avg. Price

$155

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