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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A view from a balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view through the open door.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

£59

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a river and buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

3. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Bask in the coastal beauty at this hotel, just a 5-minute drive from dramatic black sand beaches with complimentary towels provided.

£51

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

A multi-story building with the sign 'QUEST' at the top, featuring a modern design with multiple windows and a flat roof.

A modern living room with a dining table, a sofa, a green armchair, and a lamp.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

4. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

£64

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a vanity with storage, and a separate bathtub area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

5. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

£79

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

6. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Unwind near Tahunanui Beach Reserve with beach towels provided and a five-minute stroll to golden sands and swimmable waters.

£70

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

7. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

£128

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

8. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

£55

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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4 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in Top of the South

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

£51

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

£97

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

£54

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

£59

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

£55

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

£128

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

£62

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

£65

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tiled floor.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV stand, and a trash bin.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

£58

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A pool with a pink flamingo float, surrounded by a wooden deck.

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

£62

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Top of the South

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

£51

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

£55

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

£54

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

£59

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

£128

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

£140

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.

A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

£63

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern living room with a bar area, wicker furniture, and pendant lighting.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A beach with sand dunes and rocky outcrops.

Ratanui Lodge

Pohara

£182

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Top of the South

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

£51

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

£97

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

£70

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

£65

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

£128

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a hillside backdrop.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui

£60

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

£140

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a parking area.

A motel with a sign indicating it is vacant, a stone wall, and a fence.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sliding door to a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

Gladstone Motel Nelson

Richmond

£83

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey ottoman, and a glass coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A wooden deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

£59

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A great and cozy place to stay with a wonderful view to the beach. Breakfast was delicious. Jane at the front desk made our stay very special."

Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great location, good ammenities including washer&dryer. Helpful staff and almost adjacent to an excellent restaurant and bar."

Edit Picton

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room ,close to restaurants."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Palazzo is located centrally and within walking distance to the downtown. Our room was neat and tidy and staff were friendly and helpful."

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 12 day stay while attending a conference in Nelson and really enjoyed the Sails. The staff was great, even helping us locate my wife's lost nickers which were accidentally taken out with the used towels! All the conveniences of home. Also, great location for all things Nelson. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed."

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and clean, staff welcoming. The hotel has a restaurant which was convenient. Breakfast was available for a fee. Parking is also free. Just the location is not that great as it is on a main street. We had a room facing the busy street, therefore, the night was not really quiet. But anything else was fine and it is a good hotel."

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay clean and comfortable. Thanks"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

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