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Tides Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Riverfront Executive Suite | View from room
View from room
Terrace/patio
Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk
Tides Hotel in The Wood offers a refreshing escape with an outdoor pool and forest views. Guests enjoy al fresco meals at Tides Restaurant.Bar and cozy evening drinks. Helpful staff provides dry cleaning after outdoor adventures, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Accessible Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Executive Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Riverfront Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
HDTV
Washer/dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Riverfront Studio Spa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Riverfront Studio Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Studio Double Spa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Riverfront Studio Double Spa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Spa Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Executive Studio Spa Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio Spa Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Spa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Executive Studio Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Studio Spa Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio Spa Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa - Twin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio Spa - Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nelson Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Victus. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tides Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel located in The Wood
Consider a stay at Tides Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Tides Restaurant.Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tides Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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
  • Guidebooks
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1964
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tides Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tides Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tides Hotel?

Self parking is available for NZD 15.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Tides Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tides Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Tides Hotel located?

Located in The Wood, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Trafalgar Park. Anzac Park and Montgomery Square are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Tides Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at this well updated accommodation. Interesting art work with something to look at where ever you turned. Delicious food with fantastic service. We will definitely be back. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Perfect location to town, only a 2 minute walk over the bridge to town. Easy route from the airport. Breakfast at the restaurant was good. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor. Restaurant was great -good food and friendly,helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimla

Liked: Amenities
Perfect hotel and perfect area. Good walk along the river and best food at the hotel restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and the rooms were fun. Decor was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room service .Warm cozy Room .Great coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky and colourful art The staff are all so friendly and happy The restaurant is fabulous and delicious We had a great room with a view if the river It was quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and very easy and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay easy walking into town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern choice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the little reading area partway up the stairs very comfortable and cosy, the staff were great very helpful and the food in the restaurant was amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented room, friendly welcoming staff. Great bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Isobella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Nelson stay

Fabulous. Great staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located and well staffed. The hotel check in and out was very efficient and we were able to walk to local restaurants and the centre of NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near river with popular bar and restaurant. Handy walking distance to shops and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fatastic service and early check in!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chung Hin Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location in Nelson, good room and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HELLENE

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

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