Port Nelson Travel Guide
Nelson
Visit Port Nelson
Things to do
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
£86
per adult
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
£1,693
per traveller
From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight
£2,234
per traveller
Top hotels in Port Nelson
Harbourside Lodge
4 Duncan Street Nelson
The price is £73 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£73
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (686 reviews)
"Breakfast was good. Room was clean. Bathroom did not have shampoo and toiletries replaced so had to use soap which was not ideal. Good parking and next to Anchor Lodge - great food and hospitality - highly recommend. Good view of marina but too cold to benefit so worked out quite expensive compared ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
The Hotel Nelson
40 Waimea Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £46 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£46
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Happy to stay very good hotel"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
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
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location... Yes ... major earthworks are going on in Nelson CBD...and I totally feel for ALL the businesses impacted by these earthworks. I'd hate to be a business owner in Nelson currently. Been visiting The Tides since 2011.. and have introduced many visitors from Australia Europe and ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is £52 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£52
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,421 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Quest Nelson
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is £62 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
£62
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (511 reviews)
"No comment"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
The Sails Nelson
7 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is £71 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£71
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Where to stay in Port Nelson
Find the best Port Nelson areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Open Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
