Wakatu Travel Guide
Nelson
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Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
฿2,578
per adult
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
฿2,100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
฿3,723
per adult
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
฿75,475
per traveller
Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson
฿6,797
per adult
Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!
฿96,305
per traveller
Top hotels in Wakatu
The Hotel Nelson
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is ฿1,945 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿1,945
฿2,237 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Love staying here for work trips"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Tides Hotel
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is ฿2,011 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,011
฿2,313 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Very nice restaurant. Kettle had black chunks floating out of it and there was old blood smears on two pillowcases which then made me wonder about the cleanliness. Staff weren’t bothered."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is ฿2,145 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,145
฿2,467 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Quest Nelson
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is ฿2,514 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿2,514
฿2,891 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff with clean and neat rooms."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
The Sails Nelson
7 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is ฿2,775 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿2,775
฿3,191 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (738 reviews)
"That bed was incredible, like sleeping on a cloud. I want one."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Harbourside Lodge
4 Duncan Street Nelson
The price is ฿3,454 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,454
฿3,972 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (686 reviews)
"Breakfast was good. Room was clean. Bathroom did not have shampoo and toiletries replaced so had to use soap which was not ideal. Good parking and next to Anchor Lodge - great food and hospitality - highly recommend. Good view of marina but too cold to benefit so worked out quite expensive compared ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Wakatu
Find the best Wakatu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
