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A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

1. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Karen

฿1,980

฿2,277 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

2. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

Andrew

฿2,153

฿2,476 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

3. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Catherine

฿3,267

฿3,757 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

A brick building with a pond in front, a wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Tilson

฿2,722

฿3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

5. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Kirsty

฿2,227

฿2,561 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A brick building with a sign reading "OFFICE" above the entrance.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a lamp, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Sandra

฿2,793

฿3,212 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with a large window, metal chairs, and a wooden table.

A waterfront hotel with a red-tiled roof, balconies, and a boat docked nearby.

A room with a view of a street outside, a chain barrier, and a chair with a cushion.

7. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Wayne

฿2,708

฿3,114 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

8. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Jason

฿3,959

฿4,553 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

9. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

Nic

฿2,062

฿2,371 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

A modern living room with a dining table, a sofa, a green armchair, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

10. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Robyn

฿2,474

฿2,846 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a grassy field, and a balcony with a railing.

11. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South

Brendon

฿2,371

฿2,727 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

12. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

Suzannah

฿3,244

฿3,731 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

A pool with a pink flamingo float, surrounded by a wooden deck.

13. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

Jodi

฿2,563

฿2,947 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A reception area with a curved counter, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.

14. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Anna

฿2,376

฿2,732 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.

15. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

฿3,358

฿3,862 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink. There is a sofa in the adjacent living area and a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting of a beach scene.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.

16. Greens Motel

Annesbrook

Mark

฿3,118

฿3,586 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

A Tudor Lodge Motel with a signboard, solar panels, and a white and black exterior.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a calendar, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a vase with white orchids.

A residential area with white houses, a pathway, and a neatly trimmed hedge.

17. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tahunanui

Anna

฿2,145

฿2,466 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

18. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Nic

฿2,561

฿2,945 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

A wooden deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey ottoman, and a glass coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

19. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

Kaea

฿2,049

฿2,356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a bar stool and a couch in the living area.

A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui

Shayne

฿1,797

฿2,066 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Holiday Rentals in Top of the South

Aparthotel

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"

Aparthotel

Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."

Aparthotel

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."

Aparthotel

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in microwave, and a large window offering a view of the landscape.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"

Aparthotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing, and a few surfers.

A balcony with a view of a beach and water, wooden furniture, and a signboard.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a grey sofa, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments

Kaiteriteri

"Great beach view, clean, spacious. It was a great place to visit "

Holiday Home

A modern living room with a glass table, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking a garden and the sea, a bed, a seating area with a TV, and a small table.

A room with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a breakfast tray on the floor.

A beach with a natural rock arch formation.

Adrift In Golden Bay

Parapara

"friendly personal service, location, spotless unit"

Cabin

A reception area with a sign, a red-roofed building, and a grassy field.

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a window with a view of a deck and trees, and a stove.

A garden with red-roofed buildings, a stone sculpture, and a red metal bridge.

The Sandcastle

Pohara

Apartment

A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large mirror, and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.

A table with a bottle of champagne, a glass, and food items including cheese and grapes, overlooking a marina and a town with hills in the background.

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

"Great accommodation in wonderful location"

Holiday Home

A cozy, wooden cabin with a pitched roof and a glass front door.

A cozy attic room with a bunk bed, a small table with chairs, and a ladder.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a wooden pergola, and a modern building with large windows.

A person walking on a beach with a large rock in the water.

Wetland View Park

Mangarakau

"Great base for exploring this stunning remote corner of New Zealand. "

Aparthotel

A garden with hydrangea bushes in blue and purple.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a dining table with a vase of flowers and a bowl of lemons. A television is visible in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A swimming pool with a person relaxing on a lounge chair.

Antares Homestay

Rapaura

"Room was adaquate, dinning was very good and the area was great for hiking and walking."

Holiday Home

A beach with kayaks and a forested hill in the background.

A pathway leading through a wooded area with a covered structure on the right.

A pool table in a well-lit room with large windows, a cabinet, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

Abel Tasman Marahau

Marahau

"Lovely home, great amenities, so much space! We would definitely stay again, thank you "

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Stay near popular Top of the South attractions

Picton Harbour

9.2/10 (1,010 reviews)

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

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Tahunanui Beach Reserve

9.2/10 (709 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Tahunanui Beach Reserve during your travels in Nelson? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A lake with boats, a dock, and green hills in the background.

Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, place had a good view and comfy bed. Very happy."

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great staff"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"We had a nice stay at the Scenic Hotel. Our room was large with a nice window opening onto the pool and garden. It had enough room for some comfortable chairs and a desk and Sky TV was a plus. The hotel is old but has been refurbished and our room was clean. The bathroom was quite small but adequate for what we needed."

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very cool place to stay and friendly Staff as well!"

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good size room, balcony with Harbour view."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property was located approximately 200metres from bars and restaurants and was on the main road to the picton ferries. We had a fabulous view of the harbour and marina. Parking wasn’t an issue. Will stay here again"

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."

The Barn Cabins & Camp

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice stay"

More cheap stays in Top of the South

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

฿1,350

฿1,552 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

฿1,411

฿1,622 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)

The Barn Cabins & Camp

14 Harvey Road, RD 2 Marahau

฿1,534

฿1,764 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim

฿1,597

฿1,836 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

฿1,930

฿2,220 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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Our top choices for Top of the South hotels

1. Tides Hotel

2. The Hotel Nelson

3. Century Park Motor Lodge

4. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

5. Palazzo Motor Lodge

6. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

7. Harbourside Nelson

8. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

9. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10. Quest Nelson

11. Admirals Motor Inn

12. The Sails Nelson

13. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

14. The Beachcomber Hotel

15. Saxton Lodge

16. Greens Motel

17. Tudor Lodge Motel

18. Beaches Nelson

19. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

20. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Holiday Rentals in Top of the South

Beaches Nelson

Quest Nelson

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Avalon Manor Motel

Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments

Adrift In Golden Bay

The Sandcastle

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Wetland View Park

Antares Homestay

Abel Tasman Marahau

Stay near popular Top of the South attractions

Picton Harbour

Tahunanui Beach Reserve

Learn more about Top of the South

Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

The Hotel Nelson

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

The Boathouse Lodge

Harbour View Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Quest Nelson

The Barn Cabins & Camp

More cheap stays in Top of the South

Bridge Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

The Barn Cabins & Camp

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

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