Best Hotels in Nelson

Explore Nelson with 86 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

Tides Hotel
8.9 (109 reviews)

Tides Hotel ★★★★

📍 66 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"The room is a bit small, but the location is great."

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
8.7 (106 reviews)

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★

📍 27 Nile Street West, Nelson

"Environment: Located in the city center, it is very convenient for sightseeing and eating around. Service: The staff is warm and thoughtful. Historical hotel, it should have a certain reputation in the local area. Air New Zealand flight attendants also stay in this hotel, and I also met other pilots when I came here."

The Hotel Nelson
8.9 (136 reviews)

The Hotel Nelson ★★★★

📍 40 Waimea Road, Nelson South, Nelson

"My husband and I spent one night here in transit between hokitika and Picton. Location was fairly central. The reception were very accommodating and helpful."

Delorenzo Studio Apartments
9.5 (111 reviews)

Delorenzo Studio Apartments ★★★★★

📍 43 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"The amenities were very complete."

Ah House Nelson City B&B
10 (52 reviews)

Ah House Nelson City B&B ★★★★

📍 23 Examiner Street, Nelson

"Having just completed a 6 week tour of both New Zealand’s islands, we can honestly say Ah House was our most enjoyable on the South Island. Our garden room was a totally unique, quirky and cozy experience. Hosts Mark and John excelled themselves in making us feel ‘at home’, giving tips about Nelson and the surrounding area. Bravo to Mark for ‘going that extra mile’ and managing to prepare a cooked breakfast during a power cut!"

Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.6 (105 reviews)

Palazzo Motor Lodge ★★★

📍 Centre 159 Rutherford Street, Nelson

"A great hotel, very comfortable and spacious, there is a kitchen area and dishwasher, in pedestrian accessibility center and shops"

The Sails Nelson
9.8 (106 reviews)

The Sails Nelson ★★★★★

📍 7 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"A very pleasant stay, very friendly management, impeccable cleanliness, we'll definitely be back! José and Caroline"

Quest Nelson
8.6 (104 reviews)

Quest Nelson ★★★★

📍 108/110 Collingwood Street, Nelson

"Great place to stay in downtown. Friendly staff, parking on site for 15 NZD/day. Studio equipped with anything you need for cooking. Suggested."

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park
8.9 (66 reviews)

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park ★★★★

📍 230 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson

"I really enjoyed my stay at Nelson City top 10 Holiday Park, the staff were amazing and the facilities were fantastic."

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Palms Motel Hotels in Nelson

Palms Motel

"A typical motel, nothing special; I feel you can choose it with confidence. The environment of the hotel is relatively convenient, and the choice of self-driving is a wise choice. Hygiene is no problem at all⋯⋯"

Arrow Motel Apartments Hotels in Nelson

Arrow Motel Apartments

"good facilities and only a short walk the beach"

ASURE Fountain Resort Motel Hotels in Nelson

ASURE Fountain Resort Motel

"We stayed here on our way home from the South Island. The owner - Cobber was a lovely man and supplied us with a heater after we told him the heating in our unit wasnt working. The fan heater was not great but we werent too worried as we werent there long. The worst part of our stay was that the motel is in a suburban street and right across the road were 2 dogs behind a high gate. The dogs barked constantly at every single thing that moved or walked past their property. They were large and loud and acted like guard dogs, and it really was extremely annoying. This older motel is very typical of the dated tired motels that could really do with a modern makeover. Price was $170/night."

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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Couple
Tides Hotel ★★★★
"The location is great, and the room is clean and tidy."
★★★★★
2026-03-23
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Family
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★
"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"
★★★★★
2024-02-15
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Solo traveler
The Hotel Nelson ★★★★
"The cleanliness was okay, and the location and ambiance were passable. What I really need to mention is that the service was absolutely appalling. Checking in at 10 PM, no one answered the phone, only texted. What kind of hotel is this? Don't they have security guards? You know, I've been to New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Queenstown and never encountered any difficulty checking in at night. Nelson is unbelievable; how can he run a hotel with such a lack of service awareness?"
★★★☆☆
2026-03-05
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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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Ah House Nelson City B&B ★★★★
"John and Mark set the standard very high for our Nelson (and surrounding area) adventures! Unbelievably kind, beautiful home and garden, delicious breakfast. I dont think we’ve ever felt this good after such a long flight. Can’t recommend enough!"
★★★★★
2026-02-17
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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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Business traveler
The Sails Nelson ★★★★★
"Very friendly staff. Great beds and warm."
★★★★★
2025-08-02
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Business traveler
Quest Nelson ★★★★
"The reception staff were very kind and welcoming! The facilities were also great, with dishes and cooking utensils provided, which gave me more options during my stay! I would definitely like to stay here again when I come to Nelson!"
★★★★★
2025-12-11
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Couple
Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park ★★★★
"Even without a car, it was a good experience. The room had cooking facilities, and the bed was comfortable. The shared restrooms and showers were very clean, with music playing constantly while showering, and plenty of hot water. It's also very close to a large supermarket and the city center."
★★★★★
2025-06-30

Hotels Near Top Nelson Landmarks

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