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kiwitriper
@kiwitriper
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2021
The Place to Stay in Nelson!
"Our room was spotlessly clean and lovely touches like nice gels, shampoo/conditioner. would definitely return."
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#1 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Jet24010156531
@Jet24010156531
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2023
Great Local, Spacious comfortable room, fantastic owners
"Great Local, Spacious comfortable room, fantastic owners"
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#2 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Robyn S
@V5068OBrobyns
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2023
Amazing and highly recommend (five starts all the way)
"beautiful room, clean, great amenities, comfortable bed, love the decor, loved the fully equiped kitchen, amazing manager - thank you for everything Tina your Rock! definitely my favorite place to stay in Nelson."
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#3 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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dunedinlisa
@dunedinlisa
Reviewed on 27 May 2021
Great place to stay
"A great place to stay, very clean room, wonderful happy, very helpful staff, town just a 2 minute walk away, I definitely recommend to everyone, we will be back to stay very soon."
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#4 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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G. M . K.
@GMK508
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2023
A hidden Gem.
"A good size, clean & comfy room, with a good sized bathroom."
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#5 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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#6 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Jackie M
@GreatstayTravels
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2021
Great Location
"Lovely room spacious room, large bathroom with amazing shower, very clean and and the location is excellent with only a short walk to across the river to shops and restaurants aw well as the information centre."
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#7 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Vincent W
@G8319STvincentw
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2023
Exception B&B i had for past years
"Excellent hosts, cosy and spacious room, best breakfast I ever had in other B&B and 4-5 star hotel chains around the world."
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#8 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Lodge

635scott
@635scott
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2021
Friendly, Clean and Comfortable. Central Location
"Clean and comfortable room with good beds and hot shower."
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#9 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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MitchFindlay
@MitchFindlay
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2023
Nice but a work in progress
"Clean and friendly service. Very accommodating when we needed a ground floor room at the last minute. Location not close to anything walkable. Bathroom had doors that didn’t close and showing the need for..."
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#10 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Nestor G
@Nestor G
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2023
Great place, bad receptionist
"I stayed in the Tasman bay backpackers a few nights, the hostel is very nice and clean, and the location is great, but the receptionist Blake was very unfriendly since I checked in. My last day in the hostel I asked..."
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#11 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Hakamix
@Hakamix
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023
Very good motel, good location
"Clean, quiet and comfortable room."
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#12 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Elizabeth
@elizabethandrews1
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2022
Such a pleasure!
"We stayed here in June 2022 and were delighted with the friendly service, clean room, wonderful facilities and comfortable, warm bed."
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#13 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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james s
@K1849YTjamess
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2021
Excellent affordable and close to town
"Nice knowledgable staff, clean cute rooms, weekly rates for people staying a while, Bike hire, great kitchen and laundry, Also only a fifteen minute walk to Nelson CBD and Victory park is just around the cornerm..."
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#14 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Marytc
@Marytc
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2023
Loved It!
"The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was large and spacious and overlooked the Cathedral."
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#15 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Marc S
@MarcS927
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2023
Great Place to Stay in Nelson
"We stayed at the Prince Albert Hotel the day before setting off to tramp the Old Ghost Road. Despite being affordable the backpackers/hotel was a great choice. The room was clean with an en suite bathroom, the staff..."
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#16 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Candy
@morleycandy97
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2022
Friendly, clean, handy
"The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable."
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#17 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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renaekennett
@renaekennett
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2020
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"Excellent customer service from all teams of staff, great room layout, room for luggage, comfy beds, pillow options, enjoyed the pool, we enjoyed both of our stays."
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#18 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Donna
@Pioneer64673363578
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2021
Great place
"Great room with heating and fans."
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#19 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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TRyana
@TRyana
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2023
Great place to stay in Nelson
"Room was large and comfortable, with well stocked kitchenette, with coffee, sugar, tea and milk provided."
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#20 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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MachineDDW
@MachineDDW
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2021
Great backpackers - originally planned for 3 weeks and stayed for months!
"... (working in everything from local vegan restaurants, coffee shops and icecream parlours, to fruitpicking and tree cutting) it was instantly easy to make friends here around the large common room table."
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#21 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Brendon
@Nomad42094415520
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2023
First trip to Nelson in years
"Good location but not right on the beach - 10 minutes walk away and all amenities are also a fair distance away so my elderly inlaws had to be driven everywhere, with nothing within their walking distance. Rooms are..."
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#22 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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UK_wendy_woo
@UK_wendy_woo
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2022
A very nice hotel in a lovely location, limitations sadly due to COVID regulations
"This hotel is in a nice location overlooking the Estuary and not far from a small local town called Lincoln, also near the airport and the lovey Mapua Wharf. The room overlooked the front courtyard with views of..."
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#23 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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hmwh2017
@hmwh2017
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2023
A country gem in the city
"Very spacious bedroom and bathroom."
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#24 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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#25 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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#26 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Nia_Seba
@Nia_Seba
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2020
Bed so comfortable
"Love the double bed. So comfortable.
Room was small but so clean and tidy.
We only stay for one night, so we don't really explore the dining area or kitchen. But what I can see is they have very nice lounge, big..."
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#27 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Sean Ohsee
@Max_Monty
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2021
Another stay - another win
"We wish we’d discovered this motel years ago. If you want Nelson but close to Abel Tasman this is the place for you. Quiet location, spacious comfortable room, great hosts and playing fetch with Meg in the morning..."
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#28 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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Paul S
@paulsW6128XK
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2023
Comfortable accommodation handy to the airport.
"Great motel handy to the airport. Friendly staff and really good rooms. Shower was fantastic after a day on the road! the room had everything we needed to end our South Island road trip. Will definitely stay..."
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#29 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
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#30 Best Value of 151 places to stay in Nelson
Nelson Accommodations Information
Accommodations in Nelson | 146 |
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Accommodations Prices From | $62 |
Accommodations Reviews | 17,098 |
Accommodations Photos | 6,436 |
Travel high season | Dec - Feb |
Travel low season | Sep - Nov |
High season avg price | $202 |
Low season avg price | $163 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
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Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$235
HIGHEST
$82$398
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
53mm
DRIEST
42 mm100 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$191
$82$398
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
78mm
42 mm100 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$192
$82$398
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
87mm
WETTEST
42 mm100 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$189
LOWEST
$82$398
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
68mm
42 mm100 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Nelson. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Nelson Classic Car Museum150+ immaculate cars from more than 100 years of motoring Nelson Classic Car Museum is one of the finest private collections in New Zealand. From the little 1908 Renault AX, to classics of the 1950s including Vauxhalls, Triumphs and Cadillacs, through to the exquisite mastery of Jaguar and Ferrari, the Museum is the place to marvel and admire an incredible collection of iconic cars. The Museum also includes a Cafe renowned for its tasty healthy treats and the Museum store is full of NZ art and jewellery designs. Open every day 10am - 4pm (except Christmas Day). Due to a company restructure during the Covid19 lock down The World of Wearable Art exhibition is no longer on display at this Museum. Please use the website worldofwearableart.com for further information and contact.Read more
- Centre of New ZealandRead more
- Nelson Saturday MarketThe Nelson Market is famous for its longevity and high quality of its stalls. For almost 40 years, market owner Nita Knight has worked hard to create a showcase of the best that the Nelson region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. The market is enhanced these days with a wide variety of food carts, making it a wonderful place to meet friends and share brunch or lunch while checking out the array of goods on offer at this truly iconic market.Read more
- Tahunanui BeachRead more
- Queen's GardensRead more
- Moturoa / Rabbit IslandRead more
- Broadgreen Historic HouseRead more
- Founders ParkRead more
- Christ Church CathedralRead more
- Natureland ZooNatureland is Nelson's zoo and wildlife conservation centre where you can get up close and personal to some unique New Zealand natives like Tuatara and Kea. Hang with the monkeys and get hands on with a range of interesting domestic animals. We are proud to be a community focused charitable trust so come on in and lets have a conservation conversation.Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson hotels
- Bella Vista Motel, Amber Court Motel Nelson, and Greens Motel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Nelson Classic Car Museum. See the full list: Hotels near Nelson Classic Car Museum.
- Popular hotels close to Centre of New Zealand include The Sails Nelson, Delorenzo's Studio Apartments, and Tides Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Centre of New Zealand.
- Popular hotels close to Christchurch Intl Airport include Airport Palms Motel, Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch, and Airport Christchurch Luxury Motel & Apartments. See the full list: Hotels near Christchurch Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Founders Park are The Sails Nelson, Harbourside Lodge, and Delorenzo's Studio Apartments. See the full list: Hotels near Founders Park.
- Century Park Motor Lodge, The Sails Nelson, and Chelsea Park Motor Lodge all received great reviews from families travelling in Nelson. See the full list: Family Hotels Nelson.
- Palazzo Motor Lodge, The Sails Nelson, and Harbourside Lodge received great reviews from travellers looking for a romantic hotel in Nelson. See the full list: Romantic Hotels Nelson.
- Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in Nelson include Delorenzo's Studio Apartments, Arcadia Motel, and Tides Hotel. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in Nelson.