The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property

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Superior Room
Bar (on property)
Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Fitness studio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Explore the area

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40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Unit with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 95 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nelson

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Nelson awaits you at The Hotel Nelson. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Nelson College and Nelson Hospital within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Flames on 40, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Nelson South hotel include Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market.

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queens Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Pepper - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Vic Mac's Brew Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪ChokDee - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Hotel Nelson. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nelson hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Nelson offers 80 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 28 for adults and NZD 5 to 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Flames on 40

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 28.00 for adults and NZD 5.00 to 28.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Nelson
Quality Nelson
Leisure Hotel Nelson
Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel
The Hotel Nelson Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Hotel Nelson?

The Hotel Nelson offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Nelson?

As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on 24 Jun 2026 start from NZ$116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Hotel Nelson?

Yep, The Hotel Nelson has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Hotel Nelson?

The closest beach to The Hotel Nelson is Tahunanui Beach Reserve (3.5 km).

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from October to May.

What makes The Hotel Nelson a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Hotel Nelson.

Is The Hotel Nelson family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The Hotel Nelson is a hit with families.

Does The Hotel Nelson serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hotel Nelson?

No, The Hotel Nelson does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hotel Nelson?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hotel Nelson?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very quiet spacious units
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and proximity to city was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanliness & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were welcoming and lovely at check in. Room was very clean, quiet and the best beds so far this holiday. Would definitely come back to Hotel Nelson again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay. Great location, easy walk into the central city shopping/dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room, very clean, friendly staff members, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious and perfect for us as well as in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pool was fantastic. Non smoking rooms but had to keep windows and doors shut so stuffy as neighbours smoking constantly on balcony and nothing done by staff. Tidy rooms. Check in made harder due to strange policies and unexpected costs / additional charges and staff quite rude about this. Would stay again if better staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

AMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room service was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gerrit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent meals Will recommend & will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Abbas S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great olace to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything very good. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the jetted spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room on the main floor, superb shower. Easy drive to dining and entertainment in central Nelson. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good facilities and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. The staff were nice. It was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shantanu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026