Hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

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Popular hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover well-known properties in Nelson, New Zealand that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 431 hotels in Nelson, New Zealand and price data was last updated on 19 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Nelson, New Zealand is $146/night.
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66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Providing free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, Tides Hotel is located in Nelson and is a brief walk from Trafalgar Park. In addition to free private parking on site, the hotel provides modern 4-star rooms and a bar.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
2273 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
Situated in Nelson, Tudor Lodge Motel is within walking distance of Tahunanui Beach and provides a bowling alley. It also offers complimentary wireless internet.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
918 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
77 Green Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Situated in Nelson, ASURE Fountain Resort Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Nelson Airport and offers an outdoor pool. The various amenities this modern motel has to offer include a playground, a kids pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
319 reviews
Location
4.0 km from city centre
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
Situated in Nelson, the motel is a short walk from the Nelson Provincial Museum and provides outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. It is conveniently located for guests wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
421 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
73 Oxford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Oxford Court Motel provides 3-star accommodation, plus free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a kids pool. It is situated a 15-minute car ride from Nelson Airport and an airport transfer is provided for those staying at the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
6.8
Good
2 reviews
Location
11.4 km from city centre
103 Saxton Road East, Nelson, New Zealand
Situated in Nelson, this 4-star property is modern and unique. It also offers meeting rooms, highchairs and a playground.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
361 reviews
Location
8.3 km from city centre
294 Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Queen Street Studios is located in Richmond and offers free Wi-Fi. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, meeting rooms and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
363 reviews
Location
11.2 km from city centre
4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Harbourside Lodge Nelson is located in Nelson and offers a Jacuzzi and free Wi-Fi. It is ideally positioned for guests wanting to visit the area's popular attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
633 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson, New Zealand
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts provides 3-star accommodation, plus a sauna, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi. It also offers luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and a BBQ/picnic area.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.4
Excellent
123 reviews
Location
13.8 km from city centre
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand
Located in Nelson, the hotel is an easy drive from The Grampians and the Nelson Provincial Museum. It has a gym, as well as a swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.5
Good
313 reviews
Location
6.6 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Nelson, New Zealand. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Nelson:$146/night
Cheapest price found:$25/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$29 - $294
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$120 - $293
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Nelson, New Zealand hotels

Browse through properties in Nelson, New Zealand that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 431 properties in Nelson, New Zealand and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Nelson. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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26 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$204
Avg. per night
49 Brougham Street, Nelson, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$95
Avg. per night
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$196
Avg. per night
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$236
Avg. per night
16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$140
Avg. per night
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$149
Avg. per night
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$209
Avg. per night
36 Golf Haven Way, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
4.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$182
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Nelson, New Zealand that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Nelson, New Zealand can be found for as low as $30 per night. There is currently one property in Nelson, New Zealand that can be booked for this price. Tasman Bay Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Nelson, New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Nelson for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$30
Avg. per night
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night
230 Vanguard Street, Nelson, New Zealand
2.0 km from city centre
Parking
$90
Avg. per night
29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
11.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$108
Avg. per night
1 Point Road, Nelson, New Zealand
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$117
Avg. per night
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$122
Avg. per night
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$125
Avg. per night
178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$133
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Nelson, New Zealand

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Nelson to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Nelson at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hotels located in the Nelson area sorted by price and hotel class. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Nelson.
2 stars
2 stars and under
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
3 stars
3 stars
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
4 stars
4 stars +
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Nelson, New Zealand

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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$236
Avg. per night
79 Covent Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$168
Avg. per night
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$30
Avg. per night
125 Tasman Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$33
Avg. per night
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$196
Avg. per night
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$248
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Nelson, New Zealand

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Nelson to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
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About Nelson, New Zealand

Renowned for its arts and crafts scene, Nelson is the second-oldest city in New Zealand and boasts a picturesque setting on Tasman Bay. It claims to be within one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions and lies on the doorstep of sweeping vineyards and spectacular national parks.

Things to do in Nelson

Nelson has long lured creative people, with more than 350 artists and craftspeople living in the city. There are plenty of working studios and art galleries to peruse featuring traditional, contemporary and Maori work, so you can find a unique piece to take home with you.

Stemming from the annual Wearable Art Awards in Nelson, Nelson now has its own World of Wearable Art Museum. Get up close to these unique international fashion designs that look well and truly outside of the box, as well as a collection of classic cars.

Nelson serves as the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, a large wilderness reserve that is home to little blue penguins, seal colonies and bottlenose dolphins. Follow the Abel Tasman Coast Track along its white sandy beaches and coastal ridges or slowly paddle across its clear blue waters on a kayaking adventure.

Want to experience the historic side of Nelson? Then make a stop at Founders Heritage Park, which brings together a collection of historic buildings housing artisan foods, locally made artworks and an award-winning brewery. A short heritage railway offers train rides around the park, with its quaint streets interspersed with village greens and landscaped gardens.

Getting around Nelson

Nelson Airport is located around 15 minutes’ drive south-west of the city and has flight connections across New Zealand. Buses connect Nelson with destinations across the South Island, while the city centre is compact enough to explore on foot or by bicycle.

Facts about staying in Nelson, New Zealand

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Nelson to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Nelson?

    Nelson is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is The Bug Backpackers, which has a current rating of 7.4. For other potential stays, consider Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park and Tasman Bay Backpackers, which can also be great places to stay in Nelson.

  • What is a good hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve?

    Reviews of The Beachcomber Hotel recommend it as a good place to stay near Tahunanui Beach Reserve, scoring 8.0/10 from 2,435 ratings.

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