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The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $113 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $113
CA $130 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean. The staff were nice. It was great.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is CA $149 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $149
CA $172 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

3.5 out of 5
6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $145 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $145
CA $166 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
A good hotel but nothing really outstanding

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $145 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
CA $145
CA $168 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Greens Motel

Greens Motel

3.5 out of 5
36 Golf Haven Way, Tahunanui Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $157 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $157
CA $180 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Nelson. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Golf Links and World of Wearable ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
Great sized room, lovely to have a bath, very clean and tidy. The balcony was great and would have been nice to sit out on in the evening if the weather had of played ball!

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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Queen Street Studios

Queen Street Studios

3 out of 5
294 Queen Street Richmond South Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $144 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $144
CA $167 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Richmond Mall and Fossil Ridge Winery are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Great room with good modern decor, certainly a step up from the standard motel offering in NZ. Also loved the additional communal kitchen if you need more than the microwave in the room. Parking was a bit of a pain during the day because a lot of non-guests appear to use the car park and it's not ...

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments

3 out of 5
24 Golf Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $112 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
CA $112
CA $130 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Burrell ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Comfortable, spacious, well equipped, helpful owner, free washing machine, pleasant walk to Tahunanui beach.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
26 Waimea Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $141 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
CA $141
CA $163 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
Very hospitable and helpful. Good room high standards.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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Apex Motor Lodge

Apex Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
16 Muritai Street, Tahunanui Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $120 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $120
CA $139 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Very helpful owner. The room was spotless, very comfy. Great to have sky so could watch Australian open. Nice small pool. Short walk to beach drive to airport.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
10 Fearon St Motueka
The price is CA $120 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
CA $120
CA $139 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Motueka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Motueka District Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
Great place. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Nelson

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