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Beach Hotels in Nelson

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 746 reviews
    From
    $132
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
    From
    $59
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
    From
    $83
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,983 reviews
    From
    $92
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
    From
    $106
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 904 reviews
    From
    $86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,214 reviews
    From
    $95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
    From
    $96
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
    From
    $98
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
    From
    $105
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
    From
    $92
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
    From
    $106
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
    From
    $80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
    From
    $96
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
    From
    $93
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
    From
    $83
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
    From
    $95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
    From
    $141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
    From
    $399
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    From
    $247
    1 night, 2 adults

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Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui, Nelson

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access.

D
Debbie
From
Australia
Accessible unit #9. A nice stand alone unit. Very roomy with basic amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
$59.16
1 night, 2 adults

Mapua Wharfside Apartments

Mapua (Near Nelson)

Mapua Wharfside Apartments provides air-conditioned rooms in Mapua. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

J
Joanne
From
Australia
This place is amazing. We were blown away when we got to the top of the stairs and saw our lounge and the stunning view from the floor to ceiling glass wall. We loved it and wished we had booked for longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Price from
$143.80
1 night, 2 adults

Honey Cottage - a cosy cottage in idyllic Tasman Region

Tasman (Near Nelson)

Honey Cottage - a cosy cottage in idyllic Tasman Region offers accommodations in Tasman, a 6-minute walk from Kina Beach and 22 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$87.49
1 night, 2 adults

Country Retreats on Ranzau 8

Hope (Near Nelson)

Featuring a tennis court, Country Retreats on Ranzau 8 offers accommodations in Hope. The air-conditioned accommodation is 12 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

N
Nigel
From
Australia
The location was awesome, the accommodation was fantastic and beautiful, the staff were awesome also, and I would have loved to stay longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$201.32
1 night, 2 adults

Oceanview Retreat

Tahunanui, Nelson

A 8-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach in Nelson, Oceanview Retreat provides accommodations with access to a spa center and fitness center.

k
kate
From
New Zealand
Beautiful new apartment with lovely views and easy walk to the beach across fields to sea. Very convenient drive to town. Comfortable beds. Very good big bbq and kitchen. We were given plenty of towels. Check in and out was very easy. 2 internal garage carparks. Gorgeous heated outdoor pool and nice gardens. Good gym.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Silver Sands - Beachside Apartment

Tahunanui, Nelson

Offering a garden, Silver Sands - Beachside Apartment provides accommodations in Nelson. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

WATERFRONT Home

Nelson

WATERFRONT Home is located in Nelson, just a 3-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and 2.4 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

D
Diane
From
United States
Beach is right across the street. Easy walk to great coffee and food. Place was immaculate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Waterfront Bliss

Nelson

Offering a garden, Waterfront Bliss provides accommodations in Nelson. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. Christ Church Cathedral is 1.7 miles from the guest house.

D
Dheshni
From
New Zealand
Loved the views.. bed was comfy. Shower was good. Lovely spacious deck.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Seaside Tahuna

Tahunanui, Nelson

Seaside Tahuna offers accommodations in Nelson, a 16-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and 3.5 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

A
Andrew
From
Australia
Comfortable Clean Well provisioned Good information
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Camelot Island Retreat

Appleby (Near Nelson)

Providing a garden, Camelot Island Retreat offers accommodations in Appleby. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

A
Artem
From
New Zealand
a house for an ideal family vacation.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
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Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui, Nelson

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access.

D
Debbie
From
Australia
Accessible unit #9. A nice stand alone unit. Very roomy with basic amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
$59.16
1 night, 2 adults

Mapua Wharfside Apartments

Mapua (Near Nelson)

Mapua Wharfside Apartments provides air-conditioned rooms in Mapua. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

J
Joanne
From
Australia
This place is amazing. We were blown away when we got to the top of the stairs and saw our lounge and the stunning view from the floor to ceiling glass wall. We loved it and wished we had booked for longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Price from
$143.80
1 night, 2 adults

Honey Cottage - a cosy cottage in idyllic Tasman Region

Tasman (Near Nelson)

Honey Cottage - a cosy cottage in idyllic Tasman Region offers accommodations in Tasman, a 6-minute walk from Kina Beach and 22 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$87.49
1 night, 2 adults

Country Retreats on Ranzau 8

Hope (Near Nelson)

Featuring a tennis court, Country Retreats on Ranzau 8 offers accommodations in Hope. The air-conditioned accommodation is 12 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

N
Nigel
From
Australia
The location was awesome, the accommodation was fantastic and beautiful, the staff were awesome also, and I would have loved to stay longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$201.32
1 night, 2 adults

Oceanview Retreat

Tahunanui, Nelson

A 8-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach in Nelson, Oceanview Retreat provides accommodations with access to a spa center and fitness center.

k
kate
From
New Zealand
Beautiful new apartment with lovely views and easy walk to the beach across fields to sea. Very convenient drive to town. Comfortable beds. Very good big bbq and kitchen. We were given plenty of towels. Check in and out was very easy. 2 internal garage carparks. Gorgeous heated outdoor pool and nice gardens. Good gym.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Silver Sands - Beachside Apartment

Tahunanui, Nelson

Offering a garden, Silver Sands - Beachside Apartment provides accommodations in Nelson. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

WATERFRONT Home

Nelson

WATERFRONT Home is located in Nelson, just a 3-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and 2.4 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

D
Diane
From
United States
Beach is right across the street. Easy walk to great coffee and food. Place was immaculate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Waterfront Bliss

Nelson

Offering a garden, Waterfront Bliss provides accommodations in Nelson. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. Christ Church Cathedral is 1.7 miles from the guest house.

D
Dheshni
From
New Zealand
Loved the views.. bed was comfy. Shower was good. Lovely spacious deck.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Seaside Tahuna

Tahunanui, Nelson

Seaside Tahuna offers accommodations in Nelson, a 16-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and 3.5 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

A
Andrew
From
Australia
Comfortable Clean Well provisioned Good information
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Camelot Island Retreat

Appleby (Near Nelson)

Providing a garden, Camelot Island Retreat offers accommodations in Appleby. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

A
Artem
From
New Zealand
a house for an ideal family vacation.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
All beach hotels in Nelson

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Nelson

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews