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Delorenzo Studio Apartments

Nelson

Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom.

M
Michael
From
Hong Kong
Good location, lovely beds, nice facilities, milk, water, coffee all provided in eco bottles - what’s not to love
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,779 reviews
Price from
US$112.80
1 night, 2 adults

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

Situated in Nelson, 7.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

T
Tim
From
Denmark
Nice location and lovely hosts! Can't wait to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$115.11
1 night, 2 adults

Grampians B&B

Nelson South, Nelson

Grampians B&B has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Nelson, 2.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. The property features garden views, and is 3.2 km from Trafalgar Park....

R
Raymond
From
Hong Kong
excellent location and great breakfast. comfortable and feel like home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$107.01
1 night, 2 adults

Saxton Lodge

Stoke, Nelson

Saxton Lodge is centrally located between Richmond and Stoke, New Zealand, directly opposite Saxton Field.

a
aidan
From
New Zealand
Excellent staff and nice accommodation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$95.21
1 night, 2 adults

The Sails Nelson

Nelson

The Sails offers luxurious 5-star accommodation with free Ultra Fast WIFI, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony or patio. Free on-site parking.

C
Carla
From
Mexico
Excellent facilities and wonderful staff. I arrived super late due to flight delays. They were super welcoming, and had the room warm and toasty for me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Price from
US$291.54
1 night, 2 adults

Joya Garden & Villa Studios

Nelson

Set in Nelson and only 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Joya Garden & Villa Studios offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Lucie
From
Czech Republic
Paulina is amazing host, she even made breakfast packages for my partner who was leaving early for bike trips. The location is awesome, walking distance to downtown. The house is lovely vila with unique character, parking on street was easy during our trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Price from
US$101.23
1 night, 2 adults

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson

Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments.

K
Kelly
From
New Zealand
The hosts were amazing. It was very clean and the rooms were very well decorated
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 995 reviews
Price from
US$108.75
1 night, 2 adults

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui, Nelson

Arcadia Motel is situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach. It has a solar-heated swimming pool and rooms with well-equipped kitchens. WiFi access is free.

E
Elaine
From
United Kingdom
Would highly recommend this very well cared for motel which was in a great location and within walking distance of the beach. The owners made us feel welcome and were on hand to offer assistance.The unit we stayed in for 4 days was spacious with a sofa and comfortable extra large bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
Price from
US$83.30
1 night, 2 adults

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge is a boutique property offering just 10 spacious, well-appointed apartments, all within a relaxed 5-minute stroll of Nelson’s vibrant city centre.

B
Briony
From
United Arab Emirates
Close to town, lovely staff and great spacious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews
Price from
US$99.57
1 night, 2 adults

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Nelson

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge offers modern accommodation in the centre of Nelson. Rooms at Cedar Grove feature flat-screen TV’s with satellite channels.

A
Alana
From
France
Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Price from
US$115.69
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Bridge Backpackers

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews

Bridge Backpackers is ideally located in the centre of Nelson, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$93.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews

This hostel offers free unlimited Wi-Fi, a log fire in the guest lounge and heaters in all rooms. Guests can relax in the hammock in the garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Providing a garden, Nelson Central Town House provides accommodation in Nelson.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews

Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

Offering private and dormitory rooms with free unlimited WiFi, The Bug Backpackers is just 15 minutes’ walk from local shops and restaurants.

From US$63.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

Just 500 metres from Tahunanui Beach, Balmoral Motel boasts a solar-heated outdoor pool and self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

Located in Nelson, Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park is adjacent to the long welcoming sands of Tāhunanui Beach.

From US$146.35 per night

The Nelson Loft

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

In a central area of Nelson, located within a short distance of Trafalgar Park and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Nelson Loft offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a...

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Riverside

Nelson
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Riverside can be found in Nelson, close to Trafalgar Park and less than 1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

YHA Nelson

Nelson
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 879 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, YHA Nelson is located in the centre of Nelson, 600 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Malthouse Lane City Apartment 2 is located in Nelson and offers a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Malthouse Lane City Apartment 3 is situated in Nelson and offers a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park and a 10-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Malthouse Lane City Apartment 4 offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 5 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 4 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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In a central area of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 3 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartment 3 - Modern, Rooftop Balcony offers free WiFi, air conditioning and...

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Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartment 2 - Modern, Rooftop Balcony offers free WiFi, air...

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Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Modern City Apartment - Car Park, Rooftop Balcony offers free WiFi, air...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Right in the centre of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartment 4 - Modern, Rooftop Balcony offers free WiFi, air...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Situated in Nelson with Trafalgar Park and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson nearby, Maitai River Romance - in Town features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Set in Nelson, 700 metres from Trafalgar Park and 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Havenview City Apartment offers a garden and air conditioning.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
The room was comfortable and in the ideal location for my NMIT-run weekend. We really enjoyed having dinner at the restaurant below. Great place to stay on a budget - highly recommended.
Guest review by
Jonni
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews
Staff were super friendly and offered me a lot of help, laundry was the cheapest so far I’ve done in New Zealand. The beds, bathroom, kitchen are very clean. Location is good, was in a quiet neighborhood and still close to the city center.
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Dahui
Solo traveller