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Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Love staying here for work trips"
Australia
Tiffany
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Hotel Nelson
Front of property

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (511 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff with clean and neat rooms."
Australia
Gideon
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Quest Nelson
Reception

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (686 reviews)
"Had a great stay, tidy room in a good location close to food places. Comfy bed."
Australia
Jeremy
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
The Beachcomber Hotel
Aerial view

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (903 reviews)
"Clean room, beautiful buildings, convenient location "
United States
Doretta
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (457 reviews)
"Clean, tidy, convenient to town and friendly staff "
Australia
Glyn
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
The Lookout | Interior

The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Amazing views, had everything we needed. Wish we would have stayed longer, and would happily stay here again!"
United States
Kate
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Wheelhouse Inn
Front of property – evening/night

Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Stephen
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Arrow Motel Apartments
Front of property – evening/night

Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel
3.5 star property
The Wood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (136 reviews)
"Great motel. Friendly staff, friendly cats, great parking, and good sized rooms. Very happy."
United Kingdom
Alexander
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Kings Gate Motel
Studio (Super King) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
"Staff was quick to respond and very accommodating to our late arrival. Very comfy beds and quiet area."
United States
Beverly
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Arcadia Motel
Maitai Studio | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Riverlodge Nelson

Riverlodge Nelson
3.0 star property
The Wood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"Good location very reasonable prices "
Australia
Michael
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Riverlodge Nelson
Kitchen Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Amber Court Motel Nelson

Amber Court Motel Nelson
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (292 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Australia
Kevin
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Amber Court Motel Nelson
Family Unit 1 | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (222 reviews)
"Shops nearby, cean room, and beach within walking distance. Excellent stay"
Australia
Craig
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Tudor Lodge Motel
Queen Studio 11 | In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

Oxford Court Motel

Oxford Court Motel
3.5 star property
Richmond
7.4 out of 10, Good, (203 reviews)
"The room was clean, warm and for the price really cant complain. "
Australia
Nicola
Oxford Court Motel
Basic Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond Motel & Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Richmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (287 reviews)
"Couldn't fault the place "
Australia
Mike
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Richmond Motel & Holiday Park
Reception

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Motueka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (140 reviews)
"Good parking, great room"
Australia
Grant
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Deluxe King or Twin Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Street Studios

Queen Street Studios
3.0 star property
Richmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (93 reviews)
"Great"
Australia
Tiffany
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Queen Street Studios
Interior detail

Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (365 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Really friendly staff and within walking distance to dining options. Will be back for sure"
Australia
Brendon
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Admirals Motor Inn
Beach

ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (191 reviews)
"Yes good parking and very accessable"
Australia
ATHOL
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
Studio (2 Guests) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Great place"
New Zealand
Jodi
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
Two Bedroom Apartrment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Greens Motel

Greens Motel
3.5 star property
Annesbrook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (241 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Greens Motel
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Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is £52 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£52
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Learn more about Nelson

Discover local art treasures at the Suter Art Gallery before exploring the vibrant Saturday market in Montgomery Square. Hike to the 'Centre of New Zealand' viewpoint or kayak the turquoise waters of nearby Abel Tasman National Park.

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A serene lake reflecting a town with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.

Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good
"Restaurant staff were excellent"
Sam 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Hotel Nelson
Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and well presented. Checking in was a pleasure as the staff (owner) is a very friendly and likeable person."
DAVID 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Arrow Motel Apartments

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Nelson?
Kings Gate Motel, around 0.4 mi north of downtown Nelson, is a guest favourite. A terrace and a swimming pool are just two of its amenities. Quest Nelson is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travellers. It comes with designer toiletries and self check-in services, and is about 0.4 mi southeast of the centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Nelson?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Nelson?
The biggest difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Nelson will be the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more budget-friendly and include the services and conveniences you need to be comfy, such as breakfast, a gym and WiFi. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, deluxe bathroom products and extra touches like day spas.