Best Hotels in Nelson

Explore Nelson from hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

The Hotel Nelson
8.9 (137 reviews)

The Hotel Nelson ★★★★

📍 40 Waimea Road, Nelson South, Nelson

"My husband and I spent one night here in transit between hokitika and Picton. Location was fairly central. The reception were very accommodating and helpful."

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park
8.9 (68 reviews)

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park ★★★★

📍 230 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson

"Even without a car, it was a good experience. The room had cooking facilities, and the bed was comfortable. The shared restrooms and showers were very clean, with music playing constantly while showering, and plenty of hot water. It's also very close to a large supermarket and the city center."

Delorenzo Studio Apartments
9.5 (110 reviews)

Delorenzo Studio Apartments ★★★★★

📍 43 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"The amenities were very complete."

Tides Hotel
8.9 (109 reviews)

Tides Hotel ★★★★

📍 66 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"The hotel restaurant is great, lovely food all day. Deserts in the afternoon on the terrace with soaking up the sun in their comfy Beach chairs was a highlight. The hotel deco is funky and refreshingly arty! The pool could do with an upgrade, some greenery, and extended art be nice. All in all a great hotel roth lovely friendly service."

Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.6 (105 reviews)

Palazzo Motor Lodge ★★★

📍 Centre 159 Rutherford Street, Nelson

"Brilliant place, very big room with a kitchen as well. Absolutely great after hours service as well. We arrived late and told the hotel before and the reception still came out of the back room to help us and recommended us with great spots to go visit and great dinner places as well. Had too short a stay at this place, will definitely come back for a longer visit. They even have a bathtub!!"

Tasman Bay Backpackers
9.2 (62 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers ★★★

📍 10 Weka Street, The Wood, Nelson

"Great social hostel with great staff!"

The Sails Nelson
9.8 (105 reviews)

The Sails Nelson ★★★★★

📍 7 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"Very friendly staff. Great beds and warm."

YHA Nelson - Backpackers
8.2 (27 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers ★★

📍 59 Rutherford Street, Nelson

"Amazing hotel"

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
8.7 (105 reviews)

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★

📍 27 Nile Street West, Nelson

"I visited the hotel directly the day before to confirm the reservation, but the hotel said the reservation was not accepted. I think there was some mistake on Trip.com. It is hard to trust. I finally got in touch with the staff in Korea and they resolved it well. Thank you to that staff. My family was very satisfied with the hotel. The staff was friendly and the facilities were good. It was old, but not disappointing. I used the sauna in the hotel, and it was really nice for the first time in a long time."

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The Hotel Nelson ★★★★
"We didnt realise we could have requested a groud floor bedroom. It was tough as an 80 year old lugging three cases and various other items up the stairs. I looked for a lift but couldnt find one. Otherwise apart from the inside of the bathroom door which needs some attention it was ok."
★★★★★
2025-05-13
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Couple
Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park ★★★★
"Very friendly, very clean, helpful, absolutely recommended."
★★★★★
2026-02-22
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Solo traveler
Delorenzo Studio Apartments ★★★★★
"Just amazing,all the amenities that I needed at that time of the trip(brilliant)"
★★★★★
2026-08-03
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Guest User

Couple
Tides Hotel ★★★★
"Was a great choice. They have everything. Especially having a restaurant on site, although I thought the meals were quite pricey. For what we paid the rooms were good."
★★★★★
2026-06-07
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Couple
Palazzo Motor Lodge ★★★
"A great hotel, very comfortable and spacious, there is a kitchen area and dishwasher, in pedestrian accessibility center and shops"
★★★★★
2026-01-07
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Solo traveler
Tasman Bay Backpackers ★★★
"Nice hostel, very cozy!"
★★★★★
2025-02-13
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José et Caroline FRANCONIERI

Couple
The Sails Nelson ★★★★★
"A very pleasant stay, very friendly management, impeccable cleanliness, we'll definitely be back! José and Caroline"
★★★★★
2025-08-27
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Shaun56

Solo traveler
YHA Nelson - Backpackers ★★
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is very convenient. Facilities are good. I did however have a cluster of ants in my room. They were swiftly dealt with by staff within about 5 minutes after reporting. I was grateful for being able to leave luggage prior to check in but a bit disappointed i had to pay 2 nzd to store luggage in a locked on departure for about 90 to 120 minutes. I can understand charges for longer periods of left luggage on check out, but under 2 hours seemed a bit unfortunate. However i would still recommend the YHA for others, although if you want a more "party" type hostel, this isn't it."
★★★★★
2025-04-01
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Yanyuwen

Family
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★
"I stayed in Nelson for a short time. The location is pretty good. There are NW supermarkets and gas stations nearby. The room is relatively old but the comfort is pretty good Worth staying"
★★★★★
2024-02-15

Hotels Near Top Attractions in Nelson

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Number of reviews

2,596

Total properties

88

Weekday Avg. Price

Rs 41,797

Weekend Avg. Price

Rs 42,207

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