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Popular hotels in Nelson

Discover well-known properties in Nelson that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 510 hotels in Nelson and price data was last updated on 28 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Nelson is $132/night.
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159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Luxury hotel in Nelson with free parking This hotel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and RV/bus/truck parking. Palazzo Motor Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
1184 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson, New Zealand
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area, as well as a garden and a balcony. Other amenities include a Tempur-Pedic bed, laundry facilities, towels, and firewood.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.4
Excellent
243 reviews
Location
13.8 km from city centre
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
591 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
Eco-certified Nelson motel in Tahunanui with free parking Along with laundry facilities, this motel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Bella Vista Motel Nelson offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
371 reviews
Location
3.9 km from city centre
52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
Family-friendly motel with a nearby private beach and a hot tub A hot tub, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Tudor Lodge Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.8
Excellent
966 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Tahunanui Beach Reserve A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Apex Motor Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
599 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Christ Church Cathedral This motel features free use of bicycles, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Housekeeping is available on request. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 35-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
844 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
103 Saxton Road East, Nelson, New Zealand
Suburban motel in Nelson with free parking Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a business center and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Saxton Lodge offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Nelson motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
9.1
Excellent
578 reviews
Location
8.3 km from city centre
36 Golf Haven Way, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
Family-friendly motel in Nelson with a golf course Along with a golf course, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking and free airport drop-off are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Greens Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
720 reviews
Location
4.7 km from city centre
121 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
Eco-certified motel in Nelson with free parking This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Abelia Motor Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Nelson motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
125 reviews
Location
3.6 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Nelson

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Nelson including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Nelson?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Nelson is September ($103). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Nelson is December ($413).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Nelson?

The cheapest day to stay in Nelson is Monday ($179). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $456.

How much is a hotel in Nelson tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Nelson tonight starting as low as $110, rising to an average cost of $171, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $118 for a 4-star hotel in Nelson for tonight.

How much is a Nelson hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Nelson this weekend for as little as $115/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $115/night. For a 4-star hotel in Nelson, the cheapest rate recently found was $119/night for this weekend.

Top-rated Nelson hotels

Browse through properties in Nelson that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 510 properties in Nelson and data was last updated on 28 June 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Nelson. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
Nelson, New Zealand
7.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$293
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Nelson that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Nelson can be found for as low as $33 per night. There is currently one property in Nelson that can be booked for this price. Yha Nelson is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Nelson. Price data was last updated on 28 June 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Nelson for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
59 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$33
Avg. per night
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$35
Avg. per night
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
230 Vanguard Street, Nelson, New Zealand
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$76
Avg. per night
49 Brougham Street, Nelson, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$89
Avg. per night
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$94
Avg. per night
29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
11.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$99
Avg. per night
31 Collingwood Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$104
Avg. per night
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$111
Avg. per night
26 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$111
Avg. per night
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$112
Avg. per night
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$119
Avg. per night
24 Golf Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$119
Avg. per night
1 Point Road, Nelson, New Zealand
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$124
Avg. per night
36 Golf Road, Nelson, New Zealand
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$127
Avg. per night
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$128
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Nelson

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 28 June 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Nelson. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
3 stars
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson, New Zealand
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
2 stars and under
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
59 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand

Other accommodations in Nelson

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Nelson.
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
59 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$33
Avg. per night
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$35
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Nelson

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Nelson to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 28 June 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Nelson area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

About Nelson

Nelson Region offers a captivating blend of history, culture and natural beauty. From golden sand beaches to lush native forests, the region showcases the stunning landscapes of the South Island. Gallery-hop in the vibrant city of Nelson, explore wildlife-rich national parks and savour the region’s dynamic culinary scene.

Things to do in Nelson

Immerse yourself in the pristine landscapes of Abel Tasman National Park. Bask on secluded beaches, hike through native beech forests and explore coastal walking trails. Book a kayak or sailing tour to access remote areas of the park and see animals like little blue penguins, bottlenose dolphins and New Zealand fur seals. Laid-back cafes and restaurants dot the lively beach town of Kaiteriteri, which serves as a launchpad to the park.

Discover dramatic alpine landscapes in Nelson Lakes National Park. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Summer is the perfect time to hike scenic trails, paddle on cobalt-blue lakes and race down mountain bike tracks. The friendly village of St Arnaud is a gateway to the park.

Set on Tasman Bay, the city of Nelson is a hub of creativity. Wander around the city and browse studios, galleries and boutiques run by local artisans. Learn more about the city’s unique narrative in Founders Heritage Park, a family-friendly living history museum filled with character buildings. Stroll around the village, enjoy a picnic on the grass and ride the vintage railway.

Sugar-white sand and turquoise water make Tahunanui Beach one of the best in the Nelson Region. Bask in the sunshine and rent a standup paddleboard to explore Tasman Bay at your own pace. There’s plenty to keep you entertained off the beach, including an amusement park, wildlife sanctuary and a kid’s playground.

Getting around Nelson

Major towns and cities in the Nelson Region are pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Nelson's well-maintained roads make exploring the region by car easy. Public buses and privately operated shuttles are another option. The region is on the northern tip of the South Island, a 5.5-hour drive from Christchurch. Ferries sail between the nearby town of Picton and Wellington on the North Island in 3.5 hours.

Facts about staying in Nelson

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Nelson to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 June 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Nelson?

    Nelson has plenty to offer. Consider staying in some of its most favoured locations, like Nelson and Tahunanui.

  • What are the best hotels in Nelson?

    The Bug Backpackers, rated with a score of 7.4 from 893 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Nelson. Other top stays include The Hotel Nelson, with an average rating of 8.3 from 1,674 reviewers, and Tides Hotel, with a score of 8.5 from 2,358 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve?

    The Beachcomber Hotel is a good hotel close to Tahunanui Beach Reserve - it has scored 8.2 over 1,729 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

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