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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
BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Nelson College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Kitchen | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Kitchen

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Compact Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Compact Studio

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Unit with Spa

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior King Studio

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Kitchen

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior King Studio with SPA

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Two Double Studio

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Accessible Superior Studio

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Three Bedrooms Unit

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Two Queen Studio

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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 Hospital - 10 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 12 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 15 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive
  • Queens Gardens - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Victory Square Fish & Chips - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Portuguese

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 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hotel Nelson to the airport?

The Hotel Nelson is 4.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Nelson?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on Jan 31, 2025 start from $86.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hotel Nelson have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hotel Nelson.

How close is The Hotel Nelson to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (11-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does The Hotel Nelson offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Hotel Nelson, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 8.00 and 28.00 for adults, NZD 5.00 and 28.00 for children.

Is there a casino at The Hotel Nelson?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at The Hotel Nelson?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

The Hotel Nelson features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Hotel Nelson have a restaurant?

The Hotel Nelson is home to Flames on 40, which features al fresco dining.

Does The Hotel Nelson have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hotel Nelson to downtown Nelson?

The Hotel Nelson is 0.8 mi away from Nelson.

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 958 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a compact room which was adequate for our two night stay. It was super clean and quiet. We dined in one night and we were very impressed with the meal and the staff The meal was delicious and very affordable Would certainly recommend a stay at the Nelson Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting a car park was our only problem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ralf

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property perhaps is not very business stay friendly, it obviously depends on the day but it is very very loud with swimming pool occupied most of the day by loud noises and windows not blocking the noise, it's good if you're here for holidays not if you're here for work and need rest. Also there are no microwaves in Studio rooms even though they have them on photos. Other than that, it's good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, but the hotel needs to update their website to reflect the accommodation offered! We booked a studio unit with everything it listed but there was no microwave as stated, no bowls or spoons for breakfast. They very promptly sorted it out for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best bed of my trip with multiple stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except for the parking in front and the room, we had to walk alittle but would highly recommend the motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KM

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed the night checking in and out was easy and very friendly staff.the room we stayed in was very tidy really comfortable bed and nice pillows the shower was amazing would stay there again in a heartbeat thanks hotel nelson😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David, Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stanislavs

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheree

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
I have stayed here previously several times whilst in Nelson for work, and it’s always been ok, however this visit the majority of the hotel seemed to be booked out for a school booking, who we so noisy it was impossible to get to sleep at any decent hour and constant noise was very frustrating Maybe if you have a large group of children staying in the future tell guests that are part of that group so they can stay elsewhere, I will not be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. Will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAMIAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly motel good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Check in was efficient. Front desk staff friendly and helpful. Room was dirty and had a terrible odour. Called reception to inform them and was moved to a new room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Happily stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024