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Tonight
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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15 Oct - 16 Oct
This weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Nelson 5-star hotels

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

1. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
Australia
Nic
฿2,091
฿2,405 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
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 two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

2. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
Australia
Suzannah
฿3,213
฿3,694 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Sails Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

3. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Glennis
฿2,268
฿2,609 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Palazzo Motor Lodge
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 modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.
A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
United States
Michael Diana
฿2,635
฿3,030 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.
A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

5. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
Stoke
Australia
Jo-Anne
฿3,332
฿3,832 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Saxton Lodge
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.
A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

6. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
Riwaka
Canada
Alexandra
฿2,536
฿2,917 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Eden's Edge Lodge
A modern interior with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset over a body of water and hills.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with branches.
A chef preparing food in a modern kitchen with a fireplace and dining area in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. Okoro Villa

Okoro Villa
Atawhai
Okoro Villa
A white house with a porch, a small tree, and purple hydrangeas in the foreground.
A house with a porch, a small garden with hydrangeas, and a wreath on the door.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a patio area with an umbrella.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa.

8. Woodstock Suite

Woodstock Suite
Stoke
United States
Brett
Woodstock Suite
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.
A modern house with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch.

9. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
Todds Valley
United States
YENNEDY
฿7,278
฿8,369 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Parautane Lodge
A wooden deck with two cushioned chairs, a table with a bottle and glass, and a magazine.
A large house with a covered porch and a fire pit in the front yard.
A corner room with a large bay window, a sofa, a chair, a TV on a stand, and a coffee table with a flower arrangement.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a wooden cabinet, and a table with chairs. There is a door leading to a room with a view of the outdoors.

10. Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Bronte
United States
Jennifer
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Terrace/patio
Room
Property grounds
Property grounds

11. Marama Vineyard

Marama Vineyard
Hope
Ireland
Anonymous traveller
Marama Vineyard
Private kitchen
Interior
In-room dining
Exterior

12. Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge
Ngatimoti
United States
Alan
Motueka River Lodge
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฿1,960
฿2,254 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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฿4,002
฿4,603 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Harbourside Nelson

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฿2,646
฿3,043 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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A serene lake reflecting a town with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.

Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Palazzo is located centrally and within walking distance to the downtown. Our room was neat and tidy and staff were friendly and helpful."
David 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great welcome by Harry the owner. Extremely comfortable, nice private deck, super sparkling clean, and so close to town; just a minute or two away. Didn't hear any traffic noise despite it being close to town. Highly recommend this place. We will be back."
Freda 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Century Park Motor Lodge
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

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 ."
wayne 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

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