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2023 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
Welcome to Tides Hotel, one of Nelson's most stylish and contemporary venues. We are centrally located within a few minutes walk of Nelson's central shopping precinct, theatres, cultural and sporting attractions, restaurants and cafes, the information centre and close to the scenic waterfront. Stay in the heart of Nelson City and explore the region, famous for its sunshine, wine, seafood, art and craft, Saturday morning open-air market, its five national parks and abundance of outdoor recreation. Tides Hotel is right on the river and many of its rooms open onto the riverside. There are 47 rooms consisting of studios, studio spas, spacious suites and interconnecting rooms. Also overlooking the river is the award-winning Tides Bar & Eatery. There are three serviced conference rooms for your next business event, wedding or function. For the business traveller, we have up-to-the-minute facilities to make your stay most productive. Our staff are on hand 24 hours to respond to your requirements.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Desk
Private balcony
Room service
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
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River View
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
85Good for walkers
Grade: 85 out of 100
36Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
17Attractionswithin 0.5 km
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
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Amazing place. By far the best place we have stayed at on our travels. Everything has been thought of right down to the last detail. Nice outlook onto stream from the belcony. Walking distance to the city center . Definitely recommend to others.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wonderful hotel great location excellent staff from all areas. Bar and dinning lovely nice to sit outside and watch the tide come in with a drink. Loved the artwork about the hotel plus the very bright shirts worn by some staff. The staff are wonderful will go out of there way to help with anything. Easy walking to Main Street for shopping. Supermarket across from hotel over the bridge.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Toby Munro, Revenue Management at Tides Hotel
Responded 6 Feb 2023
Hi Barney86, Thank you for your lovely review, it is much appreciated! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you enjoyed our artwork and decor. We hope to welcome you back one day in the future. Kindest regards, The Team @ Tides Hotel
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Excellent but was a bit confused when I booked as I thought I was booking through you not an agent. Please keep my details and advise the best direct way to book. The rooms are excellent with nice feature decor and I love the toilet seats.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 12 Oct 2023
Good afternoon Keith Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear you received excellent service from our team and received miles of smiles! The best way to book directly through the hotel is by giving us a call on 0800 468 357 we will always quote the best available rate at that time and booking directly means we can be a lot more flexible. When booking direct you have up to 12pm the day of arrival to change the dates or cancel if anything happens. We look forward to your next visite. Kind regards Elesha
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Loved the big room didn't like the cheese board but had an awesome time. Had the bar bring up wine and food. The cheese sandwich took half an hour to arrive but they had made it fresh and omg it was so yum
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 7 Oct 2023
Hi Polly Thank you for leaving us another review! We appreciate you taking the time. Apologies regarding the wait time, this was ordered early hours of the morning, and we only have one staff member on overnight to cook and also assist with checking in guests so we appreciate your patience, Glad to hear it was worth the wait. Thanks again Elesha
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Just finished delicious lunch! Great generous cheeseboard, super coffee and mum had baileys sundae and I had sticky date pudding , very indulgent but needed a “pick us up” and we had one. Service from Carelyn was warm and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyable
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 7 Oct 2023
Hi Nelson Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cheeseboard, it's very popular as well as our sticky date pudding! I will be sure to pass your feedback on to Carelyn and let her know you really enjoyed her service! We hope to welcome you back soon Kind regards Elesha
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We stayed two nights while our daughter was in hospital. The staff are wonderful and made our stay- at very stressful time- very pleasant. The rooms are well kept and clean. We stayed a night on both sides (river and car park) and found noise and comfort was not an issue even though it was clearly a busy booked weekend. We ate all our meals in the restaurant and enjoyed every one. Being close to town was a bonus.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 7 Oct 2023
Good afternoon Amz We are thrilled to hear you had a great relaxing stay with us and enjoyed our on-site restaurant The Tides Bar & Eatery. We will be sure to pass on all your positive feedback to our team! We hope to welcome you back soon Kindest regards Elesha
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Fantastic place to stay. wonderful room clean tidy and great spa shower.. restaurant food was amazing .very close to town. Helpful and wonderful staff Would recommend highly staying here with family and friends.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 23 Sept 2023
Hi Livvy Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and meals with us at The Tides. We appreciate you recommending us. We hope to welcome you back soon Kind regards Elesha
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The experience overall was fantastic. The service at the front desk was great, the room was clean and tidy, and the room service food from the kitchen was sublime. We enjoyed a great view of the river and Nelson City behind it. The only very slight disappointment was the couch which was not in great shape.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 23 Sept 2023
Hi Tony We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Riverfront review and meals from our restaurant The Tides Bar & Eatery. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to our team at the Tides Hotel and we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards Elesha
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Room was nice. Weekend price for a room was too expensive considering you only see the river during high tide , mostly see mud and river rock. Meals were ok. the restaurant staff were excellent and made you feel welcome. No room amenties such as toothbrush,etc. Would stay again if price remains at the weekday price as when I arrived on Thursday, otherwise too pricey for what you get.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 12 Sept 2023
Hi Stuart, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on TripAdvisor. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed our friendly service & nice room. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future.
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This hotel is amazing! From the staff to the food to the location. Would highly recommend. Jared at the bar was so friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to cater to our needs. The food was brilliantly presented and so tasty. Breakfast overlooking the river was stunning and the artwork dotted around the hotel is so beautiful. The shower with the body jets was also a wonderful touch to an excellent stay.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Toby Munro, General Manager at Tides Hotel
Responded 8 Sept 2023
Hi MegKrish Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and meals at the Tides hotel. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to Jarred and the rest of the team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and hope to welcome you back soon Kind regards Elesha
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PRICE RANGE
$154 - $274 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Trailways Hotel Nelson
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandNelson-Tasman RegionNelson
NUMBER OF ROOMS
47
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tides Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Tides Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Queen's Gardens (0.4 km), Craft Beer Depot (0.3 km), and Wall To Wall Art Nelson (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Tides Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Tides Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Tides Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Tides Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tides Bar and Eatery, Deville, and River Kitchen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Tides Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Tides Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Nelson.
Are any cleaning services offered at Tides Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Tides Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Tides Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Nelson Provincial Museum (0.6 km).