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The Hotel Nelson

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Studio, Kitchen

Studio, Kitchen

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

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Jetted Tub

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Unit with Spa

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

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Studio

Studio

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

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

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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lombardi's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Melrose House Cafe - ‬10 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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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. 572 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 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

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Apocalyptic vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to two places i had to be for meeting, breakfast was a little disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lora

Friendly staff Clean and well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy Salape Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restraunt was good, staff were lovely, room was always clean. Laundry was easy to access and use, reception quality on the tv was not good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean as always and a convenient location to town and hospital. Disappointing the only cutlery in the room was a teaspoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very good with enough space and remodeled bathrooms. Definitely recommend for a quick short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Handy location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charged twice. Very noisy. On a very busy road and paper thin walls meant man in next room with hawking cough sounded as if he were in our room. Bathroom has spa but no heater and was cold. Not happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean room, easy walking distance to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large spacious clean rooms, tvs in each bedroom, ensuite in the apartment, full kitchen, cheap rate
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room given was not as described. TV did not work as we were told that was because it was so old! Staff told us these rooms were always getting complaints but manager insisted they be used. Have asked Expedia for credit but no response after 3 days!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mogens

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed there because of an event that I attended nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food at the restaurant was below average. Steak not cooked correctly and chips tasted rank (old oil). Could smell the table next doors fish wasn't fresh and was off putting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huia Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What awesome value for money. Recent stay with a brother to visit another brother. Slept 4 ,the add said. 3 singles and 1 king in a separate massive sized room. No complaints at all. Are at the restaurant and had the most delicious meals and great pour of wine. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GREG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fit for purpose

Great for a brief one night stay to attend an evening function.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rahui

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Would like lifts to upper floor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon hôtel. Très propre et fonctionnels. Chambre un peu petites. Peu d'espace pour manger dans la cuisine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maca

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maca

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Amenities
Room was very comfortable as was the bed. However what I didn't appreciate is dispite the fact the hotel was quite full the restaurant was closed on Sunday night, it was easter sunday but other restaurants had opened. I had been looking forward to dining there again as the food was delicious. It was raining heavily and i was forced to drive to find somewhere else to eat. Didnt think that was good service for their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025