Curated luxury hotels in 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.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson is in the heart of Nelson, within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Trafalgar Park.

With a stay at Palazzo Motor Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Nelson, within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Trafalgar Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Nelson Hospital.

A stay at Century Park Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Fairfield Park and 6 minutes by foot from Flamedaisy Glass Design. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Nelson Provincial Museum.

With a stay at Harbourside Lodge in Nelson (Port Nelson), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Founders Heritage Park.

A stay at Palms Motel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Anzac Park and 4 minutes by foot from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Montgomery Square and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market.

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge offers modern accommodation in the centre of Nelson. Rooms at Cedar Grove feature flat-screen TV’s with satellite channels. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi and there is free on-site parking for cars.

The spacious rooms at Cedar Grove Motor Lodge have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, open dining and lounge areas. Each room also has a furnished outdoor space where guests can relax in the fresh air.

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge also provides a self-service laundry.

Set in Nelson, 2.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Pihopa Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The hotel provides garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hot tub, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Trafalgar Park is 4 km from Pihopa Retreat. Nelson Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Nelson in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Burrell Park and Natureland Zoo. This eco-friendly motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nelson Golf Links and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.

A stay at Abelia Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Nelson, within a 15-minute walk of Burrell Park and Natureland Zoo. This eco-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nelson Fun Park.

With a stay at Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Burrell Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. This beach motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Natureland Zoo and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nelson Fun Park.

With a stay at Beaches Nelson in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Golf Links. This golf aparthotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.

Located in Nelson, 600 metres from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view.

At the motel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen equipped with an oven. Guest rooms in Riverlodge Motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like cycling.

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 1.1 km from Riverlodge Motel. Nelson Airport is 7 km away.

Centrally located in Nelson, the 4-star Rutherford Hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets and the landmark cathedral. Guests will enjoy complimentary WiFi.

The hotel has 113 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, which are decorated in a modern, contemporary style. Each room has a modern en suite bathroom with complimentary Manuka Spa Toiletries.

Oceano Restaurant and Port O Call Bar are Open for Breakfast, Dinner, Bar Meals and Drinks.

The Rutherford Hotel Nelson is well-placed for cycling and exploring the sandy beaches, blue seas and mountains of the surrounding area. A number of art galleries are also in the vicinity.

- New and improved Rutherford Hotel Nelson -

In an effort to better serve our guests, Rutherford Hotel Nelson is proud to announce a refurbishment project. Your stay will soon be even more enhanced by upgraded landscaping, guestrooms, lobby, restaurant and bar as well as a new gym and new conference rooms.

We are excited to give our guests a better experience than ever before. Whether you will be travelling for business or for leisure, or coming to our hotel to host an event, the beautification will enhance your stay in Nelson.

During the refurbishment process, the hotel will stay open, and we’ll try our best to minimise the nuisance to our guests. Some noise might occur during business hours from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.

The refurbishment will be finalised by end of 2025.

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool. Local shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance.

This property features guest laundry and guests receive free WiFi ,and on-site parking . A delicious continental breakfast can be arranged for an additional charge.

All rooms features a flat screen satellite TV, SKY TV with 50+ Channels, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and tea-coffee making facilities. A delicious continental breakfast is also available for an additional charge.

The property can assist you with arranging kayaking, visits to local wineries and trips to the Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy a nice beach walk at Tahunanui and check out Nelson Fun Park. Apex Motel is 4 minutes’ drive from Nelson Golf Links Course.

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access. Just 6 minutes’ walk from beautiful Tahunanui Beach.

Complimentary tea, coffees and sugar replenished daily. Free barbecue facilities are available in the garden area.

All heated rooms include a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator.

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from Nelson Fun Park Hydro slide. Nelson Golf Links is 5 minutes’ drive and 10 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and Nelson’s city centre. Abel Tasman National Park is 45-minute drive away.

Situated in Nelson, within 1.2 km of Tahunanui Beach and 5.1 km of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

At the motel, rooms have a desk, a balcony with a mountain view, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Nelson Airport is 2 km from the property.

Located in Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Greenmeadows Park and Marsden Recreation Ground. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Isel Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from McCashin's Brewery.

Keep it simple with our classic studio, relax and unwind in the spa studio, feel at home in our garden studio or bring the family and stay in the king studios.

Walking distance to cafes, supermarkets, bars and beautiful parks. Stoke is also perfectly positioned half way between Nelson and Richmond for trips out and about while you're here.

All guests of Boutique Motel will receive a complimentary packet of freshly ground coffee for their plunger coffee

With a stay at Saxton Lodge in Nelson (Stoke), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Pic's Peanut Butter World and 13 minutes by foot from McCashin's Brewery. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marsden Recreation Ground and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Greenmeadows Park.