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The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Kitchen

Studio, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Jetted Tub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Unit with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 95 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nelson

The Hotel Nelson is centrally located in Nelson, a 4-minute walk from Nelson College and 10 minutes by foot from Nelson Hospital. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Nelson Market.

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Melrose House Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

Suburban hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
The Hotel Nelson offers 80 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Flames on 40, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Flames on 40 - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent 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 up

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Payment types

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 percent

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

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 rating 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

Reviews

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldnt work out how to use the heater, the buttons were broken and it looked quite old. Also there was no wifi password and reception didnt answer when i rang. The room was clean the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Business traveller
Was a bit noisy being near the road but was the cheapest room so not really complaining
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Apocalyptic vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to two places i had to be for meeting, breakfast was a little disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lora

Friendly staff Clean and well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy Salape Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restraunt was good, staff were lovely, room was always clean. Laundry was easy to access and use, reception quality on the tv was not good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean as always and a convenient location to town and hospital. Disappointing the only cutlery in the room was a teaspoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very good with enough space and remodeled bathrooms. Definitely recommend for a quick short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Handy location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charged twice. Very noisy. On a very busy road and paper thin walls meant man in next room with hawking cough sounded as if he were in our room. Bathroom has spa but no heater and was cold. Not happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean room, easy walking distance to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large spacious clean rooms, tvs in each bedroom, ensuite in the apartment, full kitchen, cheap rate
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room given was not as described. TV did not work as we were told that was because it was so old! Staff told us these rooms were always getting complaints but manager insisted they be used. Have asked Expedia for credit but no response after 3 days!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mogens

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed there because of an event that I attended nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food at the restaurant was below average. Steak not cooked correctly and chips tasted rank (old oil). Could smell the table next doors fish wasn't fresh and was off putting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huia Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What awesome value for money. Recent stay with a brother to visit another brother. Slept 4 ,the add said. 3 singles and 1 king in a separate massive sized room. No complaints at all. Are at the restaurant and had the most delicious meals and great pour of wine. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GREG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fit for purpose

Great for a brief one night stay to attend an evening function.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rahui

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Would like lifts to upper floor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025