Must-see hotels in Nelson

  • Tasman Bay Backpackers

    Nelson

    This well-designed, friendly hostel has airy communal spaces with a 100% Kiwi music soundtrack, colourful rooms, a sunny outdoor deck and a well-used…

  • Palazzo

    Nelson

    This modern, Italian-tinged motor lodge offers stylish and comfortable studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments within a block from the city centre…

  • Century Park Motor Lodge

    Nelson

    Portraits of golden-era Hollywood stars add a sprinkle of glamour to these highly polished apartment-style studios and suites (including the super-duper…

  • Sussex House

    Nelson

    In a relatively quiet riverside spot, only a five-minute walk to town, this creaky old lady dates back to around 1880. The five tastefully decorated rooms…

  • Te Maunga House

    Nelson

    Aptly named (The Mountain), this grand old family home has exceptional views and a well-travelled host. Two doubles and a twin have a homey feel with…

  • Prince Albert

    Nelson

    A five-minute walk from the city centre, this lively, well-run backpackers has roomy en-suite dorms surrounding a sunny courtyard. Private rooms are…

  • Bug Backpackers

    Nelson

    About 15 minutes’ walk from town, the VW-themed Bug occupies a boldly painted converted villa, a modern building next door to it, and a self-contained…

  • Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

    Nelson

    Set behind a large tree just across the bridge from the town centre, this modern motel offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, each with cooking…

  • Beaches

    Nelson

    These 16 well-equipped units are closer to the highway than the beach but still handy for all of Tahunanui's watery attractions. All have patios or…

  • Almond House

    Nelson

    Spread across a house and garden close to the city centre, four-bed dorms and double and triple rooms at this hostel are decked out with colourful local…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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