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Our top choices for Nelson 4-star hotels

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.
A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

1. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
Australia
Diane
￥10,147
￥11,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Tides Hotel
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.
A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

2. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Nelson City Centre
New Zealand
Jason
￥17,594
￥20,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

3. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
Australia
Barry
￥12,364
￥14,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Harbourside Nelson
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a bar stool and a couch in the living area.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

4. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Tahunanui
Australia
Nisha
￥8,410
￥9,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.
A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

5. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
Tahunanui
Australia
Karla
￥12,640
￥14,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Beaches Nelson
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in microwave, and a large window offering a view of the landscape.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a sofa.
A two-story building with balconies, large windows, and a paved courtyard.

6. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
Motueka
Australia
Iain
￥12,797
￥14,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Avalon Manor Motel
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.
Room
A wooden deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey ottoman, and a glass coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

7. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Tahunanui
Australia
Ric
￥9,864
￥11,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.
A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.
A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.
A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

8. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Nelson
United States
Gabrielle
￥12,349
￥14,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

9. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Michael
￥12,477
￥14,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Palms Motel
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a parking area.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A motel with a sign indicating it is vacant, a stone wall, and a fence.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sliding door to a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Gladstone Motel Nelson
Richmond
Australia
Lauren
￥16,658
￥19,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Gladstone Motel Nelson
A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel with a reception area, a landscaped garden with various plants and a gravel pathway, and a building with a red roof.
A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

11. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Bella Vista Motel Nelson
Tahunanui
Australia
Ian
￥11,313
￥13,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.
A two-story building with a flat roof, a balcony on the upper floor, and a well-maintained lawn.
A compact living space with a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A two-story building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

12. Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge
Tahunanui
New Zealand
Phil
￥11,318
￥13,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Abelia Motor Lodge
A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden through sliding doors, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.
A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

13. Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B
Nelson City Centre
United States
john
￥25,649
￥30,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Ah House Nelson City B&B
A spacious room with large glass doors leading to a beach view, furnished with wicker chairs and a small table.
A room with a view of the ocean, furnished with wicker chairs and a dining table set for two.
A modern waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a view of the sea.
A wooden deck leading to a beach house with two Adirondack chairs facing the ocean.

14. The Waters

The Waters
Tasman
Australia
Jonathan
The Waters
A wooden cabin with a gravel path leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.
A pond with lily pads surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden structure in the background.
A room with a glass table, wicker chairs, a fruit bowl, and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

15. Joya Garden & Villa Studios

Joya Garden & Villa Studios
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
Joya Garden & Villa Studios
A dining table with chairs, a vase with flowers, a wooden cabinet with glassware, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with floral bedding, a window with red curtains, and a small table with a chair.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.
A two-story house with a dark roof, white trim, and a front porch.

16. Cambria House

Cambria House
The Wood
Australia
Sue
Cambria House
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Breakfast area
Property entrance

17. Baywick Inn

Baywick Inn
Nelson City Centre
United States
sherry
Baywick Inn
Property grounds
Living room
Room
Garden view

18. Boutique Hotel Warwick House

Boutique Hotel Warwick House
Nelson South
Australia
Anonymous traveler
Boutique Hotel Warwick House
A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a house with a swimming pool, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window with blinds.
A room with a wooden door leading to a glass door, a tiled floor, and a view of a landscaped area outside.
A modern house with a stone facade, a wooden pergola, and a clear blue sky.

19. Pine Hill Lodge

Pine Hill Lodge
Ruby Bay
Netherlands
Anonymous traveler
Pine Hill Lodge
A table with a clear glass vase containing white lilies, a red bowl with apples, and a wooden floor.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a stone pathway leading to a white outdoor seating area.
A wicker sofa with cushions in front of a window with a view of a garden.
A white building with a black door, a window with a light fixture, and a sign indicating it is a registered building.

20. Kershaw House Boutique Accommodation

Kershaw House Boutique Accommodation
Richmond
New Zealand
D G
Kershaw House Boutique Accommodation
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DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
￥10,069
￥11,579 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,434 reviews)
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

7 Trafalgar Street Nelson
￥14,497
￥16,800 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
includes taxes & fees
The Sails Nelson
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

159 Rutherford St Nelson
￥11,673
￥13,424 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (630 reviews)
Palazzo Motor Lodge
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A serene lake reflecting a town with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.

Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Good value. Very clean and all amenities that you need. Great sized bed and comfortable. Near road , so was a bit noisey unfortunately."
Lorraine 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Trop bien situé. WoW"
Gontran 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Harbourside Nelson
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"My third time staying here and it is a very convenient location near the airport and conference facility."
Ric 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Nelson?
If you're looking for upscale comfort and loads of amenities on your Nelson trip, consider Tides Hotel. This leading 4-star hotel features a terrace and a pillowtop mattress. Rutherford Hotel Nelson also gets top reviews from Expedia customers. Massage services and concierge services are among its conveniences.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Nelson?
Offering a welcoming traveler experience and upmarket décor, 4-star hotels are an excellent option for your Nelson escape. These kinds of accommodations generally feature loads of useful amenities that make it a breeze to kick back and relax — think complimentary bathrobes, restaurants and pools. Or live in the lap of luxury at a 5-star hotel designed to indulge you in high-end perks and amenities. 24-hour front desk, complimentary toiletries and world-class dining are typically featured at these swanky retreats.