Top Hotels in Nelson

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Bridge Backpackers
7.9 (47 reviews)

Bridge Backpackers ★★★

📍 8 Bridge Street, Nelson

"2nd time staying here. Easier to get to anywhere, all within walking distance. Facility there are good too. And staff is always helpful."

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
8.7 (105 reviews)

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★

📍 27 Nile Street West, Nelson

"Although the hotel is a bit old, the decoration style is British, the rooms are clean and the location is good."

The Beachcomber Hotel
8.5 (40 reviews)

The Beachcomber Hotel ★★★

📍 23 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson

"Lovely place and located 5 minutes walk to the beach. Our room was nice, clean, and neat! Lovely staff! Will definitely stay here again!"

YHA Nelson - Backpackers
8.2 (27 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers ★★

📍 59 Rutherford Street, Nelson

"The room facing the street was a bit noisy, and the window was too small."

Tasman Bay Backpackers
9.2 (62 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers ★★★

📍 10 Weka Street, The Wood, Nelson

"Overall acceptable"

Tides Hotel
8.9 (109 reviews)

Tides Hotel ★★★★

📍 66 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson

"The hotel restaurant is great, lovely food all day. Deserts in the afternoon on the terrace with soaking up the sun in their comfy Beach chairs was a highlight. The hotel deco is funky and refreshingly arty! The pool could do with an upgrade, some greenery, and extended art be nice. All in all a great hotel roth lovely friendly service."

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar
8.3 (11 reviews)

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar ★★

📍 113 Nile Street, Nelson

"We stayed at the Prince Albert Hotel the day before setting off to tramp the Old Ghost Road. Despite being affordable the backpackers/hotel was a great choice. The room was clean with an en suite bathroom, the staff were friendly and helpful and we ate in the bar and the food was excellent. The hotel is also conveniently located near Nelson City Centre. "

The Hotel Nelson
8.9 (135 reviews)

The Hotel Nelson ★★★★

📍 40 Waimea Road, Nelson South, Nelson

"The cleanliness was okay, and the location and ambiance were passable. What I really need to mention is that the service was absolutely appalling. Checking in at 10 PM, no one answered the phone, only texted. What kind of hotel is this? Don't they have security guards? You know, I've been to New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Queenstown and never encountered any difficulty checking in at night. Nelson is unbelievable; how can he run a hotel with such a lack of service awareness?"

Harbourside Lodge
9.0 (104 reviews)

Harbourside Lodge ★★★★

📍 4 Duncan Street, Port Nelson, Nelson

"Big room. Good night sleep. Clean and close to restaurants"

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王佑安

Solo traveler
Bridge Backpackers ★★★
"It's a hostel without a front desk, but very well-managed. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the kitchen and dining area are large, and the internet is excellent! The only downside is the laundry room, which is rather messy."
★★★★★
2026-03-12
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Yanyuwen

Family
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel ★★★★
"I stayed in Nelson for a short time. The location is pretty good. There are NW supermarkets and gas stations nearby. The room is relatively old but the comfort is pretty good Worth staying"
★★★★★
2024-02-15
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Guest User

Couple
The Beachcomber Hotel ★★★
"Arrived on a cold arvo, heater was on room was toasty as. Thank you. Great room, lovely staff. Great value...We will be back"
★★★★★
2025-06-14
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Guest User

Couple
YHA Nelson - Backpackers ★★
"Amazing hotel"
★★★★★
2024-12-14
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Guest User

Solo traveler
Tasman Bay Backpackers ★★★
"Nice hostel, very cozy!"
★★★★★
2025-02-13
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Guest User

Couple
Tides Hotel ★★★★
"Really nice hotel in a good location. Only wee downside as there was no off street parking available yet there were cones on 3 parking spots that were apparently reserved. But no vehicles were parked in any from what we saw"
★★★★★
2026-05-24
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Guest User

Other
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar ★★
"Good location. 5 minutes by car from town centre. Breakfast was included which included toast & jam and scone. Milk was provided for tea and coffee. Nice kitchen and other amenities such as ping pong table, pool table and dart board. Wi-fi was good. Parking was free but is limited."
★★★★★
2025-10-08
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Guest User

Couple
The Hotel Nelson ★★★★
"We didnt realise we could have requested a groud floor bedroom. It was tough as an 80 year old lugging three cases and various other items up the stairs. I looked for a lift but couldnt find one. Otherwise apart from the inside of the bathroom door which needs some attention it was ok."
★★★★★
2025-05-13
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Guest User

Other
Harbourside Lodge ★★★★
"Very easy and friendly, fast to book"
★★★★★
2025-01-05

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Number of reviews

2,601

Total properties

107

Weekday Avg. Price

AU$ 243

Weekend Avg. Price

AU$ 249

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