The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Queens Gardens

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Superior Room
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Unit with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 95 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Studio Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

Studio with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Four Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6

About the area

Nelson

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Nelson South hotel, you'll find Nelson College and Nelson Hospital. Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Flames On Forty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Queens Gardens
The Hotel Nelson offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Hotel Nelson. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nelson hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Nelson offers 80 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 28 for adults and NZD 5 to 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 28.00 for adults, and NZD 5.00 to 28.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Nelson
Quality Nelson
Leisure Hotel Nelson
Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel
The Hotel Nelson Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times and always excellent. Comfy bed, quiet and clean. Shame the restaurant has declined….food not so great now.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accomodating staff and pristine room. Nice and close to the city for shopping and restaurant's but far enough away to be quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Ju

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, pleasant staff, great locality
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the Hotel Nelson for 3 nights and had a double queen bed room with kitchenette. The beds and pillows were comfortable and when we had a problem with a toaster, the management were very prompt replacing the toaster. We also ate at the onsite restaurant one night and found it to have good service and a reasonably priced menu. The only thing that I didn't like was the lack of dedicated car park spaces. Two of the three nights that we were there, we ended up parking on the street out the front as it was closer to our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff. excellent location, would return another time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Business traveller
Room was dated, and noisy as in from of Laundry and next to toilets Food seemed not as good as last stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay. The wifi was intermittent and slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely Stay, super clean and great parking. We have stayed here many times, and will continue to.AAA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great and allowed us to check in around 11:30pm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

debbie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fasil

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

greer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dayveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

zane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lack of kitchen facilities, the room had a jug and small amount of coffee and tea sachets but nowhere adequate to fill jug nicely as it was awkward to fill in bathroom sink, and no brush to clean cups for re use. Also the bath tub drain has a water backing up issue. Other than that the room was really nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn and Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn and Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025