Hotels in Nelson
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Beaches Nelson
Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (225)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(225)
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (440)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(440)
The price is $112
$112
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (505)
8.8/10
Excellent
(505)
The price is $127
$127
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (169)
8.8/10
Excellent
(169)
The Wheelhouse Inn
The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (227)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(227)
The price is $176
$176
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(872)
The price is $102
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Harbourside Lodge
Harbourside Lodge
4.0 star property
Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (616)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(616)
The price is $114
$114
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Saxton Lodge
Saxton Lodge
5.0 star property
Stoke
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (432)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(432)
The price is $105
$105
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Arrow Motel Apartments
Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (94)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(94)
Apex Motor Lodge
Apex Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(166)
The price is $94
$94
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Arcadia Motel
Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(208)
The price is $97
$97
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Tudor Lodge Motel
Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(209)
The price is $97
$97
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Admirals Motor Inn
Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (340)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(340)
The price is $115
$115
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (545)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(545)
The price is $92
$92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1388)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1388)
The price is $95
$95
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Riverlodge Nelson
Riverlodge Nelson
3.0 star property
The Wood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (134)
8.6/10
Excellent
(134)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Abelia Motor Lodge
Abelia Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
8.8/10
Excellent
(84)
The price is $102
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (243)
8.6/10
Excellent
(243)
Amber Court Motel Nelson
Amber Court Motel Nelson
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (274)
8.8/10
Excellent
(274)
The price is $82
$82
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
8.8/10
Excellent
(84)
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget hotels in Nelson and vicinity
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (63)
8.0/10
Very Good
(63)
The price is $63
$63
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (169)
8.2/10
Very Good
(169)
The price is $46
$46
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (96)
8.6/10
Excellent
(96)
The price is $74
$74
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (138)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(138)
The price is $55
$55
$64 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel2.0 star property
Motueka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116)
8.8/10
Excellent
(116)
The price is $59
$59
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (169)
8.8/10
Excellent
(169)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (270)
8.8/10
Excellent
(270)
The price is $67
$67
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (152)
8.2/10
Very Good
(152)
The price is $90
$90
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (134)
8.6/10
Excellent
(134)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1002)
The price is $91
$91
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (340)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(340)
The price is $115
$115
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (94)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(94)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (143)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(143)
The price is $78
$78
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
8.8/10
Excellent
(84)
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (274)
8.8/10
Excellent
(274)
The price is $82
$82
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (467)
8.8/10
Excellent
(467)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (181)
8.8/10
Excellent
(181)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(81)
The price is $109
$109
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646)
8.8/10
Excellent
(646)
The price is $85
$85
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
You may also like hotels with pools in Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1388)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1388)
The price is $95
$95
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(166)
The price is $94
$94
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(313)
The price is $151
$151
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(208)
The price is $97
$97
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1002)
The price is $91
$91
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (181)
8.8/10
Excellent
(181)
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (118)
8.2/10
Very Good
(118)
The price is $98
$98
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646)
8.8/10
Excellent
(646)
The price is $85
$85
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (94)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(94)
You can also stay at family-friendly hotels in Nelson
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel4.0 star property
Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (505)
8.8/10
Excellent
(505)
The price is $127
$127
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (440)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(440)
The price is $112
$112
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (325)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(325)
The price is $149
$149
$172 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1388)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1388)
The price is $95
$95
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (227)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(227)
The price is $176
$176
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(872)
The price is $102
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (545)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(545)
The price is $92
$92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (243)
8.6/10
Excellent
(243)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(201)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in Nelson
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When is the best time to visit Nelson?
When is the best time to visit Nelson?Our prices for hotels in Nelson are cheapest in July
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
Our prices for hotels in Nelson are cheapest in July
Price trends for hotels in Nelson
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Nelson
December
High crowds
High 20°C / low 11°C. Sunny most days.
View properties in December 20°
December, High crowds, average high temperature 20 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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January, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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February, High crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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March, High crowds, average high temperature 20 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, Low crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, Low crowds, average high temperature 11 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, Low crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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Monthly weather averages (˚C)
Top neighborhoods in Nelson
Nelson City Centre
The Nelson City Centre neighborhood has lots to see including Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.
Tahunanui
Nelson's Tahunanui neighborhood is known for its beaches and spas, and entices visitors with attractions including Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Stoke
Nelson's Stoke neighborhood is known for its bars and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including Pic's Peanut Butter World and Isel Park.
Maitai
Nelson's Maitai neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.
Nelson South
Nelson's Nelson South neighborhood is known for its spas and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including Fairfield Park and Victory Square.
Top landmarks in Nelson
Learn more about Nelson
Notable for its cathedral, Nelson features attractions such as Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the cafes whereas sights include Queens Gardens and Centre of New Zealand Monument.
Check out reviews of Nelson hotels guests love
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
10/10 Excellent
"The staff were lovely, the room was spacious and clean. Will be back"
Greens Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean rooms, staff great ideal for what we wanted.
"
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay all new appliances, very comfy and clean beads, hot showers, very pleasant staff. Very close to the beach. Great for cooking, we loved it!"
Harbourside Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"such lovely hosts and a cute and quiet little hotel. We slept with the door open both nights and drove to Milford sound one day. So close to the lake and town. Would definitely recommend"
The Hotel Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"Perfectly fine hotel, clean and free parking. Good value. Thank you. "
Palazzo Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely clean large modern unit.
Excellent"
Beaches Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"Kitchen was fully equipped and the staff at reception was very kind, helpful and accommodating."
The Sails Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"10/10"
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"Room was large, clean and comfortable. Great view and was quiet. Air con worked great, but also could open windows if needed. Lovely pool area for an inner city hotel. Also great location as close to everything "
Frequently asked questions
What accommodations do travelers like in Nelson?
Annick House Bed and Breakfast, Palazzo Motor Lodge and The Sails Nelson are all properties that our guests really like.
Where can I find free parking at my hotel in Nelson?
Park your car for free at these properties: The Beachcomber Hotel, Tudor Lodge Motel and Bridge Backpackers. There are 9 choices you may want to check out on our site.
Can I book refundable accommodations in Nelson?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Nelson, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Nelson if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 142 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 67 apartments or 6 cottages.
What will the weather in Nelson be like during my trip?
January and February are typically the warmest months in Nelson when the average temp is 61°F. July and August are the coldest months when the average temperature is 47°F. May and August are the months with the most rain.
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