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Tides Hotel

4.5 star property

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Enjoy waterfront dining at Tides, where a sail-shaped roof meets serene views and casual outdoor seating.
Enjoy dining or socializing on this outdoor space with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a serene view of the lake.
Relax by the rectangular pool surrounded by a tiled deck and lounge chairs.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, armchair, and kitchenette area, offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax by the pool with a view of lush greenery from this serene space.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nelson Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

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

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Accessible Studio

Accessible Studio

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

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Riverfront Executive Suite

Riverfront Executive Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Riverfront Studio Spa

Riverfront Studio Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Studio Double Spa

Riverfront Studio Double Spa

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

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Executive Studio Spa Shower

Executive Studio Spa Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Shower

Studio Spa Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Spa

Executive Studio Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Kitchen

Studio Spa Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa - Twin

Studio Spa - Twin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Nelson

A stay at Tides Hotel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Trafalgar Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Anzac Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Montgomery Square.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yello Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tides Hotel

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Tides Hotel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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

Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Tides Restaurant.Bar, 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 available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tides Restaurant.Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults and NZD 10 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tides Restaurant.Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 16.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Nelson Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Trailways Nelson
Trailways Nelson Hotel
Tides Hotel Hotel
Tides Hotel Nelson
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel Hotel Nelson

Tides Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Leon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Won’t ever go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel

Our second stay at the hotel and it was perfect again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
While unit was comfortable we were expecting cooking facilities. The cost of dining was we feel on the expensive side so consequently we dined out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wry easy hotel to find and convent for facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to flight disruptions we arrived late and had to leave early the next morning so we didn’t get to use most of the facilities. Staff were very helpful with us arriving late and the room was very well appointed. The only negative for us was that it was fully booked when we tried to stay the next time. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tide Hotels knows how to do hospitality! Right from when I arrived I was welcomed as if I had been a guest many times before. Room service and restaurant service was friendly, meals were of good portion size and tasty. The room is well appointed with a comfortable bed and deck overlooking the river (if you choose this option). Shower has good water pressure and the bath salts provided are really nice. Would 10/10 stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, fresh and vibrant with a lovely chilled atmosphere. Staff were excellent. Lovely hotel rooms. The best hotel we've stayed in so far in New Zealand.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Hlaing Yin Min

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room pictures on Expedia showed nice views of the river front. What we got was a room next to the parking lot. There were cars parked right in front of the room. And there was a miserable table with 2 chairs in front of the rooms next to the cars. I feel there was a lot of mis-representation going on. I couldn’t sleep at night because there were people sitting in front of the room late into the night chit chatting and laughing. We could hear every word. Also, the same for the room next door. We could follow their conversation happily. Never again. Terrible room, terrible hotel. If they try to give you a room that is 40, 41 or 42, say no.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a little dated/quirky, and walls are thin. Other than that enjoyed our stay. Bed was comfortable, easy to walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Has laundry facilities. The staff were extremely helpful with excursions. Not enough parking if you have your own car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides Hotel was in a great location. So close to walking to town. Our room was comfortable and clean. We did have a river view but unfortunately with the tide being out, we didn't get to see that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and staff were absolutely fantastic. The room itself was clean, tidy and comfortable. Great for a one night stay. The room we had was quite small and a bit on the high side in price for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELLENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy well laid out. Excellent staff in bar restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky artwork throughout hotel was a joy. Indoor and outdoor dining areas were excellent and food was good. Our king executive room was very comfortable. The spa shower and good quality shampoo, conditioner and body wash were an unexpected treat and greatly appreciated. Fresh air from door to balcony was appreciated. Great location for all Nelson CBD has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025