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Popular hotels in Nelson

Discover well-known properties in Nelson that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 510 hotels in Nelson and price data was last updated on 1 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Nelson is ₹ 9,439/night.
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27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
594 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
₹ 11,388
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Luxury hotel in Nelson with free parking This hotel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and RV/bus/truck parking. Palazzo Motor Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
1191 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
₹ 8,273
36 Golf Haven Way, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
Family-friendly motel in Nelson with a golf course Along with a golf course, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking and free airport drop-off are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Greens Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
723 reviews
Location
4.7 km from city centre
₹ 8,477
4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Waterfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite. Harbourside Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
1159 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
₹ 8,220
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Christ Church Cathedral This motel features free use of bicycles, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Housekeeping is available on request. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 35-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
848 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
₹ 7,449
178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
Eco-certified Nelson motel in Tahunanui with free parking Along with laundry facilities, this motel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Bella Vista Motel Nelson offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
373 reviews
Location
3.9 km from city centre
₹ 7,450
103 Saxton Road East, Nelson, New Zealand
Suburban motel in Nelson with free parking Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a business center and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Saxton Lodge offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Nelson motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
9.1
Excellent
579 reviews
Location
8.3 km from city centre
₹ 8,648
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and a stovetop, as well as a dishwasher and free WiFi. Other amenities include premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, laundry facilities, and towels.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
838 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 7,706
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson motel in Nelson City Centre with free parking This motel features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite. Palms Motel offers 28 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
846 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
₹ 8,306
21 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand
Hotel with free parking, steps from Trafalgar Park This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills. Kings Gate Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.0
Good
668 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
₹ 7,792

Travel insights for hotels in Nelson

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Nelson including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Nelson?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Nelson is June (₹ 616,437). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Nelson is May (₹ 1,044,892).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Nelson?

The cheapest day to stay in Nelson is Friday (₹ 720,838). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 2,394,629.

Cheapest hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Nelson that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Nelson can be found for as low as ₹ 1,824 per night. There is currently one property in Nelson that can be booked for this price. Tasman Bay Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Nelson. Price data was last updated on 1 July 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Nelson we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
10 Weka Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,824
Avg. per night
59 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,969
Avg. per night
8 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,100
Avg. per night
230 Vanguard Street, Nelson, New Zealand
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 3,939
Avg. per night
49 Brougham Street, Nelson, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,624
Avg. per night
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 4,881
Avg. per night
29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
11.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 5,137
Avg. per night
31 Collingwood Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 5,651
Avg. per night
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 5,737
Avg. per night
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 5,994
Avg. per night
26 Waimea Road, Nelson, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 5,994
Avg. per night
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 6,079
Avg. per night
24 Golf Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
₹ 6,165
Avg. per night
1 Point Road, Nelson, New Zealand
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
₹ 6,422
Avg. per night
36 Golf Road, Nelson, New Zealand
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 6,593
Avg. per night
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 6,652
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Nelson

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Nelson to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Nelson at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the Nelson. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Nelson.
4 stars +
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 11,388
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 8,306
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 7,449
3 stars
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 5,994
294 Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 8,134
305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 9,333
29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
₹ 5,137

Where to stay in Nelson

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Nelson to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Whether you're visiting Nelson for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hotels close to your ideal location. Clicking on a hotel name will take you to a page with pricing, reviews, and more useful information.

About Nelson

Nelson Region offers a captivating blend of history, culture and natural beauty. From golden sand beaches to lush native forests, the region showcases the stunning landscapes of the South Island. Gallery-hop in the vibrant city of Nelson, explore wildlife-rich national parks and savour the region’s dynamic culinary scene.

Things to do in Nelson

Immerse yourself in the pristine landscapes of Abel Tasman National Park. Bask on secluded beaches, hike through native beech forests and explore coastal walking trails. Book a kayak or sailing tour to access remote areas of the park and see animals like little blue penguins, bottlenose dolphins and New Zealand fur seals. Laid-back cafes and restaurants dot the lively beach town of Kaiteriteri, which serves as a launchpad to the park.

Discover dramatic alpine landscapes in Nelson Lakes National Park. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Summer is the perfect time to hike scenic trails, paddle on cobalt-blue lakes and race down mountain bike tracks. The friendly village of St Arnaud is a gateway to the park.

Set on Tasman Bay, the city of Nelson is a hub of creativity. Wander around the city and browse studios, galleries and boutiques run by local artisans. Learn more about the city’s unique narrative in Founders Heritage Park, a family-friendly living history museum filled with character buildings. Stroll around the village, enjoy a picnic on the grass and ride the vintage railway.

Sugar-white sand and turquoise water make Tahunanui Beach one of the best in the Nelson Region. Bask in the sunshine and rent a standup paddleboard to explore Tasman Bay at your own pace. There’s plenty to keep you entertained off the beach, including an amusement park, wildlife sanctuary and a kid’s playground.

Getting around Nelson

Major towns and cities in the Nelson Region are pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Nelson's well-maintained roads make exploring the region by car easy. Public buses and privately operated shuttles are another option. The region is on the northern tip of the South Island, a 5.5-hour drive from Christchurch. Ferries sail between the nearby town of Picton and Wellington on the North Island in 3.5 hours.

Facts about staying in Nelson

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Nelson to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Nelson?

    Users favour staying in Nelson and Tahunanui. Consider these locations when searching for your desired stay.

  • What are the best hotels in Nelson?

    Bella Vista Motel Nelson, rated with a score of 8.7 from 373 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Nelson. Other top stays include Tides Hotel, with an average rating of 8.5 from 2,365 reviewers, and Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel, with a score of 8.3 from 594 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve?

    With a rating of 8.2/10 from 1,733 reviews, The Beachcomber Hotel is a hotel close to Tahunanui Beach Reserve that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

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