Top 10 hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

August 11, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Nelson’s thriving arts and music scene has helped to establish it as a destination for free spirits and art-lovers. Festivals, studios, galleries, craft markets… Every cranny of this South Island city seems to buzz with artistic energy. Lord of the Rings fans will flip for the Jens Hansen workshop in Trafalgar Square—Hansen is the goldsmith who designed the “precious” guarded by Frodo in the LOTR films.
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1. Arcadia Motel

36 Golf Road Tahunanui, Nelson 7011 New Zealand 011 64 3-568 8241
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

Arcadia Motel

The Arcadia is a beautiful, quiet motel with an off-street courtyard situated only 500m from Tahuna Beach, 1km to the Nelson Links Golf Course and a short walk to excellent local cafes, bars and restaurants. We have 12 fully equipped spacious units ranging from studio to 1 & 2 bedroom family apartments. All units have Luxury Sleepyhead beds, full kitchen and bathroom facilities, High Definition MY SKY TV in each apartment with Record, Pause, Rewind features! Dont miss your favorite shows! Progressive DVD players, Truly Free Unlimited Hi-Speed Fibre WiFi access for all guests. IPod Docks and off-street parking. Relax by the solar-heated pool or experience the many cultural and adventure attractions that Nelson offers. Walk or mountain bike to the center of New Zealand or Rabbit Island and enjoy the spectacular views. Visit the weekend market and pick up something special. Founders Park and the Japanese Gardens are great places to relax with the family. Come see us at the Arcadia!

Great Stay!

Reviewed By Goodjob123

Had a great time staying in Arcadia Motel, lovely service and people! And the boys had a great time kicked back played a few games used the TV had a few to drink and the owner was very nice to talk to.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

159 Rutherford Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand 011 64 3-545 8171
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 816 reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge offers 16 stylish apartments, each an individual expression of luxury living. Our central Nelson location is ideal for Company Representatives, Business Travelers and we are close to Conference facilities. You can choose from studios, one bedroom apartments and executive apartments. Celebrating a wedding, anniversary or just feel like spoiling yourself? Then come and experience our 'Presidential' or 'Ambassador' suites.

Outstanding Place to stay

Reviewed By Kakahi-Station

The room was surgically clean and well appointed and had everything you could need for your stay. Extremely friendly and welcoming. Very close to supermarket and fast food. Bed was mega comfortable and despite being next to the road it is very quiet.

3. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

214 Rutherford Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 538 reviews

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Whether you are visiting sunny Nelson for business or pleasure you will find comfort, tranquility and elegance right in the heart of Nelson City at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. Enjoy Nelson’s beauty from your room while still enjoying a bundle of life’s luxuries that make Chelsea Park a Qualmark, 4 Star destination. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers high quality motel accommodation including the homely comforts of each room having access to SKY 50+ Channels with a SKY Guest Select decoder in every room and access to FREE, unlimited fibre WiFi. Our cozy, clean rooms are only a stone’s throw away from some of Nelson’s best attractions. Situated on Rutherford Street, Nelson’s best cafes, bars and restaurants are only a short stroll from Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. Look no further for great comfort and personal, friendly service in the heart of the city. Our 10 rooms mean that we offer friendly and helpful service - Hospitality, the way it should be.

Excellent hosts.

Reviewed By graemec839

Great, clean and comfortable room. Our hosts were exceptional. It was an emergency accomodation request (our flight was cancelled) and we were amazed at the lengths they went to, including offering to pick us up from the airport and taking us back the next day. It was very much appreciated.

4. The Sails Nelson

7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
89%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 979 reviews

The Sails Nelson

Nelson's newest luxury motel is unparalleled in quality and price. The Sails provides 3 different size suites: 4 Elegant One Bedroom Apartments, 4 Sumptuous Executive Suites, 6 Luxury Studios and 2 Luxury ground floor Access Enabled Suites, Individual Car Parks. Our suites enjoy floor to ceiling windows opening onto your own intimate balcony or courtyard, fully equipped stainless steel kitchens, 65 inch LED 4K TV, Unlimited Ultrafast WIFI and Guest Laundry.

Will definitely stay again

Reviewed By 291janeth

Wonderful stay in a very comfortable room fully equipped with everything I needed. Especially loved the Forest and Bird and Fairtrade products. Great location and very helpful staff. Thank you very much!

5. Ah house, Nelson City B&B

23 Examiner Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 195 reviews

Ah house, Nelson City B&B

Ah House, Nelson City B&B offers you a relaxing, private, holiday & business self-contained accommodation in the heart of Nelson's beautiful city centre. Set in the leafy streets behind the cathedral, our great location offers you easy access to everything. Our garden apartment has its own private access. We offer you a warm welcome, flexible checking in and out times (please ask us for details). Our rooms have twin-singles/double/super king size beds, free broadband. You also have a choice breakfasts or one of our breakfast hampers, Books & magazines for your enjoyment and we are happy to to chat with you about Nelson and region to help you explore. Room service is provided on request. Whether you are visiting Nelson for business or pleasure we are ideally situated to maximize your stay. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

The best, what more can you say.

Reviewed By Brian W

Mark and John made me feel welcome and at home. The location is perfect, five minutes walk to the city centre. Excellent room and breakfast, really enjoyable stay. Thanks guys, I hope to get back in the near future.

6. Harbourside Lodge

4 Duncan Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 290 reviews

Harbourside Lodge

The Harbourside Lodge is Nelson's only waterfront marina motel. Nelson Marina is the place to be, where you will be able to relax and unwind. All rooms have Sky TV, free WiFi and direct dial phones. Start your day with a FREE continental breakfast buffet or a cooked breakfast at an affordable price. The Harbourside Lodge has Sky guest select featuring over 50 channels in all rooms. The Nelson CBD is a easy 12 min walk and 15 minutes' drive from Nelson Airport. Due to the location next to the Nelson Marina, the Harbourside Lodge is the ideal place for couples and corporate travelers to relax and unwind.

Quiet, beautiful Views, short stroll to CBD

Reviewed By Ray B

Had a lovely stay, with beautiful views over the docked boats, Staff friendly and helpful, the rooms spacious and clean. Short enjoyable five minutes to the CBD, so will look forward to staying again. Thank you.

7. Tudor Lodge Motel

52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 New Zealand
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 74 reviews

Tudor Lodge Motel

Welcome to Tudor Lodge Motel - Nelson Accommodation Nestled in the heart of Tahunanui, just a few minutes’ drive from Nelson city center and Richmond, Tudor Lodge Motel Nelson, NZ, is a family owned and operated accommodation situated 400 m from the lovely Tahunanui beach, where there is also a children’s play area and fun park nearby. Lots of wonderful restaurants and pubs are on our doorstep. The airport and golf course are 2 km away, as is the "NZ best" Saturday market in the city center. We are close to supermarkets and dairy shops, and art and craft studios. Kaiteriteri Beach, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman National Park, is a 60 km drive away.

Lovely

Reviewed By Gordonwhakatane

Friendly hosts, spacious and clean room. Good amenities in the room and a very comfortable bed. Fast WiFi, plenty of sky tv channels. Nice wee kitchen. Close to many eateries. Well located. Will happily stay there again.

8. Trailways Hotel Nelson

66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand 011 64 3-668 5149
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 762 reviews

Trailways Hotel Nelson

Welcome to Trailways 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. Trailways Hotel is right on the river and many of its rooms open onto the river side. There are 47 rooms consisting of studios, studio spas, spacious suites and interconnecting rooms. Also overlooking the river is award-winning The Tides Restaurant and Bar. 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.

A Delightful Surprise.

Reviewed By Pokeno8

We booked this hotel so we could come to Nelson to see my neice and her fiance. This morning's breakfast and tonight's dinner was excellent!! The Staff are so warm and friendly, the room is very clean and comfortable, and the overall impression is that they care.

9. The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 524 reviews

The Hotel Nelson

Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, we are proud to welcome guest to this stunning place we call home, Nelson. The Hotel Nelson is ideally situated close to Nelson City Centre, locally owned and managed. YOUR ONE STOP HOTEL DESTINATION, WITH ALL YOU NEED ONSITE STAY, DINE & RELAX Graded Gold 4 Star under Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business award, we endeavor to provide you with a welcoming and comfortable environment of international standards with different options of accommodation to suit your needs, alongside with onsite dining, conference facilities and many other amenities and services. Wind down in our outdoor heated swimming pool, cook your own steak in the BBQ area or let us cook for you whilst relaxing in the Flames on Forty Bar Restaurant after a busy day spent in sunny Nelson. As the country moves to the Traffic light system at 11.59pm on Thursday 2nd December, and we move to Orange Light – this is our requirement for access on site at The Hotel Nelson and Flames on 40 going forward; You must be vaccinated to stay or dine at The Hotel Nelson and Flames on 40 and must present a vaccine passport to be scanned upon entry.

Highly recommended !

Reviewed By susanrU1039LC

Everything flowed from the time of booking until checkout....same high standards as previous times I have stayed.. You are made to feel very welcome and special. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they go that extra mile.

10. Delorenzo's Studio Apartments

43 - 55 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 665 reviews

Delorenzo's Studio Apartments

Enjoy beautifully appointed, 5-star accommodation with luxurious super king bed, spa bath, sky television, high speed cabled broadband, CD/Stereo, BBQ area and loads of character and charm. An award winning fine dining experience is moments away at The Tides Restaurant and Bar. Whet your appetite for Dining here.Also located nearby are extensive conference and special occasion facilities. Planning an event? Please tell us how we can help. At Delorenzo's we aim to create an experience that is blissfully relaxed and service-rich!

Great apartment

Reviewed By Trishretired

I read an earlier review that this was the cleanest place someone had visited. It's true! It is immaculate. Everything has been thought of. Washer/dryer in the bathroom, Elemis soaps. Great kitchenette. I'm from the UK so unlikely to visit again anytime soon, but I really can recommend it (and The Tides restaurant across the road!)

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