Located in Nelson City Center, 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. Located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located 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.

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great restaurant on site. Hotel had a good reception area fully staffed. Bed was comfortable.
  • C
    Canada Canada
    Modern, clean and comfortable room with all the things we needed. We only stayed one night so didn't make use of most of their amenities. Friendly staff and their onsite restaurant seemed popular.
  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    Well laid out complex with ample parking. Room was clean and comfortable with thorough daily room service.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Hotel Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Hotel Nelson takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash The Hotel Nelson accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

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

FAQs about The Hotel Nelson

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Hotel Nelson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Hotel Nelson is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from The Hotel Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Hotel Nelson has 1 restaurant:

    • Flames on Forty Restaurant Bar

  • Room options at The Hotel Nelson include:

    • Double
    • Studio
    • Apartment
    • Twin/Double

  • The Hotel Nelson is 0.8 miles from the center of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Hotel Nelson offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool