Must-see hotels in Nelson Region

  • Kanuka Ridge

    Nelson Region

    Five-minutes' drive from Marahau, this purpose-built cabin-type arrangement is ringed by forest, offering birdy, bushy surroundings for a bit of peace and…

  • Travers-Sabine Lodge

    Nelson Region

    This hostel is a great base for outdoor adventure – it's a short walk to Lake Rotoiti, inexpensive, clean and comfortable. It also has particularly…

  • Kaiteri Lodge

    Nelson Region

    Modern, purpose-built lodge with small, simple dorms and en-suite doubles. The nautical decor adds some cheer to the somewhat lazily maintained communal…

  • Avalon Manor Motel

    Nelson Region

    Prominent L-shaped motel with spacious rooms, five-minutes' walk from the town centre. All rooms have a contemporary vibe, with cooking facilities, while…

  • Nautilus Lodge

    Nelson Region

    A top-notch motel complex with 12 units decorated in neutral tones with low-profile furniture including European slatted beds. There is Sky TV, classy…

  • YHA Nelson by Accents

    Nelson

    A tidy, well-run, central hostel with spacious communal areas including well-equipped kitchens, a sunny terrace, a TV room and bike storage. Great local…

  • Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park

    Nelson

    Close to Tahuna Beach, 5km from the city, this mammoth park is home to thousands in high summer, which you’ll either find hellish or bloody brilliant,…

  • Hat Trick Lodge

    Nelson Region

    A purpose-built lodge right in the middle of town. What it lacks in personality it makes up for in cleanliness and convenience, boasting ample off-street…

  • Brook Valley Holiday Park

    Nelson

    Holiday park in a rural setting around 4km from central Nelson, sitting near trails up to Dun Mountain and across to the Pelorus River. The park's future…

  • West Bay DOC Campsite

    Nelson Region

    Three kilometres from St Arnaud, the unpowered West Bay campsite has the bare necessities and is open in summer only. Bookings are essential over the…

  • Nelson Lakes Motels

    Nelson Region

    These log cabins and newer board-and-batten units offer all the creature comforts, including kitchenettes and Sky TV. Bigger units have full kitchens and…

  • Annie’s Nirvana Lodge

    Takaka

    Slightly worn but homely YHA hostel, with dorms in the main house and four rooms at the bottom of the secluded courtyard garden, which is filled with…

  • Takaka Campground

    Takaka

    This low-key and convenient campground, within walking distance of the Takaka high street, sports a splendid rural outlook.

  • Torrent Bay Village Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite at Torrent Bay Village, where there is a collection of holiday homes – lucky people!

  • Mosquito Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Don't be put off by the name: this pretty campsite is a great place to stay, and is only accessible by boat or kayak.

  • Teetotal DOC Campsite

    Nelson Region

    About 2km west of St Arnaud, this campground has toilets and stream water and is popular with mountain bikers.

  • Apple Tree Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite between Tinline Bay and Anchorage on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

  • Awaroa Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in campsite between Mosquito Bay and Awaroa on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

  • Watering Cove Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Compact and pretty beachside campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.

  • Anapai Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk-in or boat-in beachside campsite at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park.

  • Observation Beach Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Beautiful campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, only accessible by boat or kayak.

  • Akersten Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk-in or boat-in campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.

  • Medlands Beach Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    This pretty campsite is set back from Medlands Beach among mature trees.

  • Te Pukatea Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite between Tinline Bay and Anchorage.

  • Onetahuti Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Beautiful beachside campsite by the Tonga Island Marine Reserve.

  • Bark Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk-in or boat-in beachside campsite close to Bark Bay.

  • Tinline Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite at Tinline Bay.

  • Marahau Beach Camp

    Nelson Region

    The most acceptable of Marahau's marginal campgrounds, this established place offers backpacker beds and basic cabins, along with patches of turf for…

  • Nelson City Top 10

    Nelson

    The closest camping option to town: convenient, well-maintained and clean, but cramped (although the motel units are pretty good). Limited campsites by…