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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
Misha
From
Netherlands
Fully equipped studio, comfortable bed, washer and dryer, lovely bathroom, very nice staff, will definitely come again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,771 reviews
Price from
US$109.48
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$111.73
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....

K
Kateřina
From
Czech Republic
Really nice accomodation with kind stuff, perfect home made breakfast. Nice backyard. Big bathroom with all equipment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
US$103.87
1 night, 2 adults

Apex Motorlodge

Tahunanui, Nelson

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool.

J
Julie
From
United Kingdom
Clean, good kerb appeal. Great facilities including washing etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$78.49
1 night, 2 adults

Saxton Lodge

Stoke, Nelson

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

J
Jim
From
Australia
Excellent hosts, great local knowledge and advice. Catered enthusiastically for all our hospitality needs. Great food - inhouse Chef. Family hospitality team running the facility consistently and always happy to chat and assist. Rooms appear recently refurbished ... host is an Architect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$112.01
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.

B
Benedikt
From
Austria
Stylish house, warm in winter and filtered water, bathtub in bathroom, very warm welcome late at night (we confirmed our arrival time by mail which was appreciated), awesome breakfast in the morning, free parking in street
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
Price from
US$98.25
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.

W
Wallace
From
China
Excellent stay! The room was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped. The staff were welcoming and went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. The location was perfect—quiet yet convenient. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to others!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 995 reviews
Price from
US$101.62
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.

G
Gaurav
From
India
Great property. Very clean and spacious rooms . Host was really great and makes an extra effort to make you feel comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews
Price from
US$80.85
1 night, 2 adults

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers luxuriously appointed rooms with free unlimited Wi-Fi, just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Nelson.

P
Patryk
From
Austria
Dean and Tomoko are very nice and helpful people, we felt welcome and since begining till very end they were helping with great tips and advices about the city, restaurants and attractions at place. Room was very clean and cosy, we will gladly recommend this accommodation to everyone! Happy to stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews
Price from
US$92.81
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
ann marie
From
Ireland
A lovely bright, clean and fresh and quiet accommodation, idea location for walking around your lovely Nelson, will be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$112.29
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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,314 reviews

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

From US$53.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Set in Nelson, 700 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Palace Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$41.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 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...

From US$53.34 per night

Villa on Milton

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Villa on Milton features a patio and is located in Nelson, within just 1.6 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 1.3 km of Trafalgar Park.

From US$82.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 542 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$44.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 293 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.

From US$95.31 per night

The Nelson Loft

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 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...

Oaktree House

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Oaktree House features accommodation situated 100 metres from the centre of Nelson and offers free bikes and a garden. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 874 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.

From US$70.60 per night
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
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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, 10 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
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

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
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

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
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Right in the centre of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 1 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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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 Apartments - 4 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

From US$276.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 3 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

From US$276.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 1 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

From US$283.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

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
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

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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Avg. price/night: US$53.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 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
Avg. price/night: US$61.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,012 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