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The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodging near Christ Church Cathedral offers seasonal outdoor pools for adults and children, plus on-site dining at Flames on 40 restaurant

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The Hotel Nelson is close to Nelson College and Christ Church Cathedral. Families love the seasonal outdoor pool with a separate kids' pool. Guests can enjoy breakfast and meals at the on-site Flames on 40 restaurant, which offers al fresco dining.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Kitchen | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Unit with Spa

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

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

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Compact Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Nelson South, a neighborhood in Nelson, The Hotel Nelson is in the suburbs and near the airport. Founders Heritage Park is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Queens Gardens and Nelson Fun Park. Traveling with kids? Make time for Pic's Peanut Butter World, or check out an event or a game at Trafalgar Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Nelson travel guide
Map
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson College
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queens Gardens
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Trafalgar Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tern Coffee House
    13 min walk
  • Coupland's Bakeries
    14 min walk
  • Salt & Pepper
    13 min walk
  • Flames On Forty
    1 min walk
  • The Vic Mac's Brew Bar
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hotel Nelson located?

This family-friendly Nelson hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson College, Nelson Hospital, and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Market and Queens Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, good facilities, huge room! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and well maintained, The room was functional and well set up .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good with comfortable bed with 2 Queen beds in room gave less room for another chair if staying longer, otherwise we enjoyed our stay and dinner at the flames
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking, good sized rooms, quiet, nice laundry, pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and proximity to city was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanliness & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were welcoming and lovely at check in. Room was very clean, quiet and the best beds so far this holiday. Would definitely come back to Hotel Nelson again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay. Great location, easy walk into the central city shopping/dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious and perfect for us as well as in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good quality for the money that we spent. A good distance form everything- especially the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerrit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent meals Will recommend & will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abbas S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the jetted spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room on the main floor, superb shower. Easy drive to dining and entertainment in central Nelson. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good facilities and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. The staff were nice. It was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantanu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovelly, friendly staff, great quiet accommodation with some updated facilities. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was simple but clean, staff were very attentive, location is nice and central. Quiet area - even when we stayed over New Year's Eve. Pool isn't huge, but was still a hit with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near Nelson central, quiet if you get s room away from the road. Clean room but the armchairs and carpets are old and need regular cleaning. Comfortable bed, welcoming staff. No lift so I found it hard to carry the luggage upstairs. Restaurant was nice, full on a Tuesday night! Good variety in drinks, meals good too but arrived late as they were short staffed. Overall a good stay for that price, I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lennert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026