Hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

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Popular hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover well-known properties in Nelson, New Zealand that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 435 hotels in Nelson, New Zealand and price data was last updated on March 28, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Nelson, New Zealand is $133/night.
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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
This modern motel is located moments from Trafalgar Park in Nelson. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a free shuttle service and free bicycle rental.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.4
Excellent
586 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand
Located in Nelson, the hotel is an easy drive from The Grampians and the Nelson Provincial Museum. It has a gym, as well as a swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
318 reviews
Location
4.1 mi from city centre
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
Situated in Nelson, the motel is a short walk from the Nelson Provincial Museum and provides outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. It is conveniently located for guests wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
426 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson, New Zealand
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts provides 3-star accommodation, plus a sauna, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi. It also offers luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and a BBQ/picnic area.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
121 reviews
Location
8.5 mi from city centre
152 Teal Valley, Nelson, New Zealand
Retiro Park Lodge is located on South Island and offers 5-star accommodation in addition to free Wi-Fi. It also provides luggage storage, an outdoor pool and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Location
6.5 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Nelson, New Zealand. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:March
Average price in Nelson:$133/night
Cheapest price found:$19/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Monday
$74 - $203
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$81 - $247
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Nelson, New Zealand that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Nelson, New Zealand can be found for as low as $63 per night. There is currently one property in Nelson, New Zealand that can be booked for this price. Downtown Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Nelson, New Zealand. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Nelson. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$63
Avg. per night
29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
7.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$65
Avg. per night
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$74
Avg. per night
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$91
Avg. per night
294 Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand
7.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$101
Avg. per night
4 Duncan Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$117
Avg. per night
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$120
Avg. per night
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$129
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Nelson, New Zealand

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 March 28, 2024.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
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131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
3 stars
3 stars
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Nelson, New Zealand

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Nelson, New Zealand. There are 435 hotels in Nelson, New Zealand and price data was last updated on March 28, 2024. The average price for a stay in Nelson, New Zealand is $133/night.
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79 Covent Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$100
Avg. per night
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$120
Avg. per night
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$136
Avg. per night
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$63
Avg. per night
125 Tasman Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$50
Avg. per night
7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$142
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Nelson, New Zealand

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Nelson to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
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About Nelson, New Zealand

Renowned for its arts and crafts scene, Nelson is the second-oldest city in New Zealand and boasts a picturesque setting on Tasman Bay. It claims to be within one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions and lies on the doorstep of sweeping vineyards and spectacular national parks.

Things to do in Nelson

Nelson has long lured creative people, with more than 350 artists and craftspeople living in the city. There are plenty of working studios and art galleries to peruse featuring traditional, contemporary and Maori work, so you can find a unique piece to take home with you.

Stemming from the annual Wearable Art Awards in Nelson, Nelson now has its own World of Wearable Art Museum. Get up close to these unique international fashion designs that look well and truly outside of the box, as well as a collection of classic cars.

Nelson serves as the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, a large wilderness reserve that is home to little blue penguins, seal colonies and bottlenose dolphins. Follow the Abel Tasman Coast Track along its white sandy beaches and coastal ridges or slowly paddle across its clear blue waters on a kayaking adventure.

Want to experience the historic side of Nelson? Then make a stop at Founders Heritage Park, which brings together a collection of historic buildings housing artisan foods, locally made artworks and an award-winning brewery. A short heritage railway offers train rides around the park, with its quaint streets interspersed with village greens and landscaped gardens.

Getting around Nelson

Nelson Airport is located around 15 minutes’ drive south-west of the city and has flight connections across New Zealand. Buses connect Nelson with destinations across the South Island, while the city centre is compact enough to explore on foot or by bicycle.

Facts about staying in Nelson, New Zealand

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Nelson to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 28, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Nelson?

    The Hotel Nelson (8.4/10 from 2,007 reviews), Tides Hotel (8.6/10 from 2,263 reviews), and Palazzo Motor Lodge (9.3/10 from 1,071 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Nelson.

  • What is a good hotel near Christ Church Cathedral?

    The Hotel Nelson is a hotel near Christ Church Cathedral that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.4 across 2,007 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Nelson near Nelson Market?

    The Hotel Nelson is rated 8.4 from 2,007 reviews and is close to Nelson Market.

  • Is there a good hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve?

    Close to Tahunanui Beach Reserve you will find The Beachcomber Hotel, which has a rating of 8.0 over 2,430 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Nelson cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around $142/night is normal for a hotel in Nelson. 4-star and 5-star hotels in Nelson had average prices of $150/night and $193/night, respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Nelson?

    $19/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Nelson by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

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