About this property

Situated in Nelson City Centre, The Hotel Nelson is a 4-star Qualmark rated property within walking distance of Nelson Saturday Market, and the main business, shopping and entertainment precinct. It offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, complimentary newspapers, and free WiFi. Situated across 2 floors, each of the 76 studios and spacious apartments offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each studio offers a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some apartments also include a fully equipped kitchen and a spa bath. The private bathrooms feature a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Shared laundry facilities are located on-site. Flames on 40 Restaurant & Bar is opened for breakfast and dinner daily offering modern New Zealand cuisine produce sourced from the region. Room service for both breakfast and dinner is available. Tahunanui Beach, Richmond Aquatic Center, the World Wearable Arts Museum, Nelson Hospital and the Marlborough Institute of Technology are all nearby. Nelson is placed along the banks of the Tasman Bay. It is home to a number of annual events, unique attractions and historic landmarks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Nelson, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Rooms with:

  • Landmark view

  • Terrace

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Superior Double Studio
  • Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$16
  • 2 double beds
US$230 for 3 nights
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Two Bedroom Apartment
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Breakfast US$16
  • Bedroom 1: 2 single beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed
US$520 for 3 nights
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  • 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Entire apartment
301 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Landmark view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Terrace
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$158 per night
Price US$475
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 4
US$134 per night
Price US$402
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$16
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$146 per night
Price US$437
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • 2 double beds
Entire studio
301 feet²
Balcony
Landmark view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$77 per night
Price US$230
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$16
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 2 single beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed
Entire apartment
592 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Landmark view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 4
US$173 per night
Price US$520
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$16
  • Non-refundable
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  • We have 1 left
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Limited supply in Nelson for your dates: 2 four-star hotels like this are already unavailable on our site
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Suzie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely clean hotel in a really good location, staff were lovely always with a smile
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Was really well located, close enough to town but very quiet. Really good room with everything you could need. Bed was lovely. Very good value for money
Bronwyn
New Zealand New Zealand
How clean and modern the rooms are. Love there’s a pool, with sheltered parts to sit with tables. Love there’s location.
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
We were upgraded to a massive apartment! The restaurant was awesome.
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean and comfortable- good location for airport and restaurants
Maree
New Zealand New Zealand
Our overall experience of staying there was great. The food and staff at the restaurant was really good.
Steel
New Zealand New Zealand
Location was ideal for walking into the city for diner. We ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant and had adequate choices, good prices and delicious food.
Victor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, comfortable and peaceful. After a long haul flight it’s great to have the restaurant so close.
Charlotte
Denmark Denmark
It was a lovely place, nice decor, good beds and quiet at night. We enjoyed our stay here very much.
Yvonne
New Zealand New Zealand
Room was very clean, sound proof and the beds were comfy.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Flames on Forty Restaurant Bar
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Hotel Nelson takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with Visa and master Card, and 4% for American Express. If you do not have a credit card as security against the room a $200 bond will be required.

Please note for bookings of 4 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Hotel Nelson in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.