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Harbourside Lodge

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Marina View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor | Water view
Exterior
Harbourside Lodge offers comfort and convenience near Nelson's attractions. Enjoy the on-site restaurant, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and free newspapers. The helpful staff ensures a pleasant stay. The barbecue area is perfect for casual dining.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Marina View | Living area | 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Standard Studio, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, Marina View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Harbour View Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Duncan Street, Port Nelson, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Little Dove Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Harbourside Lodge

Upscale hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market, Harbourside Lodge provides free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbourside Lodge feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Harbourside Lodge
Harbourside Lodge Nelson
Harbourside Nelson
Harbourside Lodge Hotel
Harbourside Lodge Nelson
Harbourside Lodge Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbourside Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Harbourside Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbourside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harbourside Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Harbourside Lodge located?

Located in Port Nelson, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Trafalgar Park, Nelson Market, and Christ Church Cathedral. Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Harbourside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 598 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the marina. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the harbour Clean room and comfortable bed Really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Dot

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful stay very friendly staff and great location restaurant next door very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room looking at the marina. Very clean & tidy. A 15 minute walk to the CBD
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room looking over the harbor. Nice continental breakfast in the morning. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal - a 20 minute walk into town or the same along the coast to the fantastic Boat shed Restaurant. The bed was extremely comfortable and the views of the harbour excellent. A friendly host too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot in the port area. Nice restaurant right next door. Super easy to walk into town. Staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot right in the port area over looking the water. Restaurant right next door. Basic motel amenities, but clean, friendly and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was a sweet touch. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the marina. The room was clean and updated. Would stay here agsin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this property, especially our little ‘patio’ overlooking the boats in the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.Nice view of Marina.Breakfast included in price.Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was awesome and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in the industrial area around the port. This made it very quiet which was nice, however was a bit more effort for getting meals etc as it meant a drive into town. A few issues with the TV in the room but this was sorted by the second day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
This is our second stay, and really we enjoyed the friendly staff, extra clean, bright and large rooms. The continental breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Nelson

Nice harbor view and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

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

Harbour View

Very comfortable stay. Were were upgraded as well and that was appreciated. Lovely view of the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stop...served the purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Djen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. We got complimentary Continental breakfast which was very good. Fast internet. Excellent TV and entertainment channels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are really comfortable and well appointed Great shower Best of all are the great staff Belinda and her team are amazing Great breakfast included with room rate On site laundry was available too Ask for a room with marina view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for our road trip, excellent Bar Restaurant virtually next door. Free breakfast a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was lovely with excellent views of the harbour, very tranquil
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Dancing ladies

We had a wonderful stay, lovely space for breakfast each morning, lovely view from our rooms. Great service re property left behind, and great beds!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation was clean but the decor was very dated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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