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Nelson New Zealand Accommodations

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The Nelson center point is approximately 1 mile east of Nelson Airport and 2 miles southwest of City Centre Nelson.

Nelson Hotels/Accommodations

Tides Hotel 66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010 NZ
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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~39.51 miles east of Nelson
  • Luxurious 5-star property
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Harbourside Nelson 4 Duncan Street, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • Expensive hotel
  • Check in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Kimi Ora Eco Resort 99 Martin Farm Road, Kaiteriteri, 7197 NZ ~21.15 miles northwest of Nelson
  • Four-star property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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The Hotel Nelson 40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • 3-star hotel
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - 5:30 AM
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Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson 214 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • Affordable Motel hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Palazzo Motor Lodge 159 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • Luxurious 5 Star property
  • Check in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Century Park Motor Lodge 197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • Luxurious Five Star hotel
  • Hotel has 14 rooms
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Scenic Hotel Marlborough 65 Alfred Street, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~39.52 miles east of Nelson
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  • 54 rooms in hotel
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Harbour View Motel 30 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7250 NZ ~39.46 miles east of Nelson
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  • Hotel has 3 floors
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Lugano Motor Lodge 91 High Street, Blenheim, 7271 NZ ~39.54 miles east of Nelson
  • Affordable Motel hotel
  • 15 rooms in hotel
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Grand Arden Monaco Nelson 6 Point Rd. Stoke, Nelson, South Island 7011 NZ
  • 3 star hotel
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Riverside Hotel Marlborough 20 Nelson St, Blenheim, 7301 NZ ~39.51 miles east of Nelson
  • High end hotel
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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The Honest Lawyer an Ascend Collection Hotel 1 Point Road, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • Four-star property
  • Hotel has 13 rooms
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Edit Picton 25 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7220 NZ ~39.41 miles east of Nelson
  • Midscale property
  • Check-in: 14:00
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Palms Motel 5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011 NZ
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Aston Court Motel Blenheim 72 Main Street, Blenheim, 7321 NZ ~40.28 miles east of Nelson
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  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - anytime
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Kings Gate Motel 21 Trafalgar St. The Wood, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • 3-star property
  • 11 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Alpine Lodge 75 Main Road, St. Arnaud, 7072 NZ ~41.11 miles southwest of Nelson
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  • Hotel has 2 floors
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Picton Beachcomber Inn 27 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7220 NZ ~39.45 miles east of Nelson
  • Midscale property
  • Check-in time: 2:00 PM - 10:00 AM
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Lochmara Lodge Lochmara Bay Queen Charlotte Sound, Lochmara Bay, Marlborough 7220 NZ ~38.97 miles east of Nelson
  • High-end hotel
  • Check in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Abel Tasman Lodge 295 Sandy Bay Marahau Road, Marahau, 7197 NZ ~23.71 miles northwest of Nelson
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  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Saxton Lodge 103 Saxton Rd. East, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • Luxury Five Star Motel hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Admirals Motor Inn 26 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • Midscale hotel
  • Check in: 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Bella Vista Motel Blenheim 81 Charles Street, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~39.56 miles east of Nelson
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  • Airport shuttle available
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Motueka Garden Motel 71 King Edward Street, Motueka, 7120 NZ ~17.30 miles northwest of Nelson
  • Midscale Motel property
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Broadway Motel 113 High Street, Picton, 7220 NZ ~39.28 miles east of Nelson
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  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Parkside Motel 42 Gladstone Road, Richmond, 7020 NZ ~5.40 miles southwest of Nelson
  • Affordable Motel hotel
  • Hotel has 13 rooms
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Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge 80 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • Mid-scale Motel property
  • 2 floors in property
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Ellena Court Motel 56 Maxwell Road, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~39.66 miles east of Nelson
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  • 11 rooms in hotel
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171 on High Motel 171 High Street, Blenheim, Marlborough 7201 NZ ~39.37 miles east of Nelson
  • Mid-scale Motel property
  • 2 floors in property
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Joya Garden & Villa Studios 49 Brougham Street, Nelson, 7010 NZ
  • High-end hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
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Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge 68 Main Street, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~40.26 miles east of Nelson
  • Expensive Motel property
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge 112 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~38.67 miles east of Nelson
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  • 2 floors in hotel
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Bella Vista Motel Nelson 178 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • Expensive Motel hotel
  • 18 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Kaiteri Motels and Apartments 8 Kotare Place Beach, Kaiteriteri, 7197 NZ ~21.02 miles northwest of Nelson
  • 3 star Motel hotel
  • Hotel has 11 rooms
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Courtesy Court Motel 30 Golf Road, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • 3 star Motel property
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Antria Boutique Lodge 276 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim, 7272 NZ ~37.37 miles east of Nelson
  • High-end property
  • Shuttle from airport available
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Queen Street Studios 294 Queen Street, Richmond, South Island 7020 NZ ~4.88 miles southwest of Nelson
  • Midscale hotel
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel 32 High St. (Main Street), Picton, 7400 NZ ~39.31 miles east of Nelson
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  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Montana Lodge Motel 71 Main St, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~40.34 miles east of Nelson
  • Mid-scale Motel hotel
  • 12 rooms in property
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Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton 303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough 7220 NZ ~41.10 miles east of Nelson
  • 3 star Motel hotel
  • Check-in time: 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Tudor Lodge Motel 52 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • Affordable Motel property
  • 11 rooms in hotel
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The Boathouse Lodge 9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough 7220 NZ ~39.21 miles east of Nelson
  • 2-star hotel
  • Check in: 11:30 AM - anytime
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Arrow Motel Apartments 24 Golf Road, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • 3 star Motel hotel
  • Check in: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel 44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011 NZ
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  • 11 rooms in property
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Admirals Motor Lodge 161 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim, 7301 NZ ~38.41 miles east of Nelson
  • 3-star hotel
  • 20 rooms in hotel
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Balmoral Motel 47 Muritai St. Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • 3-star Motel property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
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Ashleigh Court Motel 48 Maxwell Road, Blenheim, 7201 NZ ~39.66 miles east of Nelson
  • Midscale Motel property
  • Check-in time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only 16 Muritai St. Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011 NZ
  • Affordable Motel hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
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FAQs about hotels in Nelson

What are the most favored hotels in Nelson?

Palazzo Motor Lodge, Abel Tasman Lodge and Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most high-end hotels in Nelson?

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough, Palazzo Motor Lodge and Century Park Motor Lodge are the top 3 luxury hotels near Nelson city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Nelson?

Bella Vista Motel Nelson, Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge, and Tudor Lodge Motel are the properties closest to Nelson city center.

What are the best independent hotels in Nelson?

Woodbourne Tavern and Motel, Pihopa Retreat and Linkwater Motel are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the most popular Choice Hotels branded hotels in Nelson?

Cambria House and The Honest Lawyer an Ascend Collection Hotel are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

Recent traveler reviews of Nelson, New Zealand

Below are reviews of the city of Nelson, New Zealand from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Well laid out"
Score 4.0 / 5

Ernest M., from 18-Jan-2026
The average traveler rating of the city of Nelson, New Zealand shown above is 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews
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