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Discover well-known properties in Nelson that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 525 hotels in Nelson and price data was last updated on julio 29, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Nelson is $118/night.
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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and a stovetop, as well as a dishwasher and free WiFi. Other amenities include premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, laundry facilities, and towels.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
848 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Waterfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite. Harbourside Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
1162 reviews
Location
0.6 mi 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
9.3
Excellent
245 reviews
Location
8.5 mi from city centre
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference space. Tides Hotel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
2383 reviews
Location
0.1 mi 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
597 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
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 desk chairs, as well as 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
1204 reviews
Location
0.4 mi 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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 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
724 reviews
Location
2.9 mi 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
854 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
Suburban motel in Nelson 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
8.8
Excellent
375 reviews
Location
2.4 mi 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
579 reviews
Location
5.1 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Nelson

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

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Nelson is January ($67). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Nelson is February ($215).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Nelson is Saturday ($67). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $255.

How much is a hotel in Nelson tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Nelson tonight starting as low as $68, rising to an average cost of $102, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $75 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 $71/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $71/night. For a 4-star hotel in Nelson, the cheapest rate recently found was $75/night for this weekend.

Top-rated Nelson hotels

Browse through properties in Nelson that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 525 properties in Nelson and data was last updated on julio 29, 2025.
Our users rated these Nelson hotels among the best places to stay. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
Nelson, New Zealand
4.7 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$198
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 $17 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 julio 29, 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Nelson. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
59 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$19
Avg. per night
230 Vanguard Street, Nelson, New Zealand
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$46
Avg. per night
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$47
Avg. per night
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$48
Avg. per night
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$63
Avg. per night
29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
7.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$64
Avg. per night
26 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$64
Avg. per night
31 Collingwood Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$65
Avg. per night
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$67
Avg. per night
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$68
Avg. per night
36 Golf Road, Nelson, New Zealand
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$73
Avg. per night
1 Point Road, Nelson, New Zealand
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$75
Avg. per night
24 Golf Road, Nelson, New Zealand
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$75
Avg. per night
121 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$78
Avg. per night
80 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$80
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 julio 29, 2025.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3 stars
294 Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
2 stars and under
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand

Other accommodations in Nelson

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Nelson. There are 525 hotels in Nelson and price data was last updated on julio 29, 2025. The average price for a stay in Nelson is $118/night.
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$19
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Nelson

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Nelson to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on julio 29, 2025.
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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 julio 29, 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Nelson?

    When visiting Nelson, consider checking out Nelson and Tahunanui as some of the most sought after locations.

  • What are the best hotels in Nelson?

    Nelson is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is The Hotel Nelson, which has a current rating of 8.3. For other potential stays, consider Tides Hotel and Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel, which can also be great places to stay in Nelson.

  • What is a good hotel near Christ Church Cathedral?

    A good hotel close to Christ Church Cathedral is The Hotel Nelson (rated 8.3/10 from 1,705 reviews).

  • What is a good hotel in Nelson near Tahunanui Beach Reserve?

    The Beachcomber Hotel is rated 8.2 from 1,744 reviews and is close to Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

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