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The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms
BBQ/picnic Area
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €73
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Kitchen

Studio, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Unit with Spa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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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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Private kitchen

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private kitchen

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nelson Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

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 hotel near Nelson Hospital
Located close to Nelson College and Christ Church Cathedral, The Hotel Nelson provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Flames on 40, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a water dispenser and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

Restaurants on site

  • Flames on 40

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent 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 older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

National rating

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

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

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

As of 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on 8 May 2025 start from €72.93, including 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.

Is The Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Hotel Nelson?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

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

What time is check-out at The Hotel Nelson?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hotel Nelson located?

This family-friendly Nelson hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson College, Nelson Hospital and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Market and Queens Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 986 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 986 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 986 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 986 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 986 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

Hazell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Nelson. The apartment was clean and spacious. The location is also very convenient as it's close to the town centre. Overall vibe is great! We would stay there again next time we visit Nelson.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything we needed, was very clean. Full cooking facilities made our trip easier to get groceries & have plenty kitchen space to cook. The heated outdoor pool was an awesome bonus to the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Happily recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good and central , had every thing you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and great heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Beautiful rooms, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Nelson!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yep ticked all my boxes what I needed nice n clean and modern feeling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location for us, staff very nice, lovely restaurant, bathroom very old and tired and linen too could well do with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access good price & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent property only the small 32 in tv let the property down also no lift to 2 nd floor otherwise excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and nice and tidy for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baladitya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a night with my family on our way to queenstown, it is a nice and quiet place and at a good price for a single night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Great restaurant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to town. Excellent room facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First hotel in a long time I’ve stayed in that had a tub that I could really, truly soak in as a tall person!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very blean and tidy room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The only issue was the parking which seemed limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for ample-sized room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024