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1. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent"
Australia
Andrew
The price is ￥9,153
￥10,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Hotel Nelson
Interior detail

2. Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (367 reviews)
"Fantastic staff. So friendly. I really enjoy staying here"
Australia
Brendon
The price is ￥12,375
￥14,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Admirals Motor Inn
Terrace/patio

3. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (178 reviews)
"Immaculate, well-equipped room; great service and location (15-minute walk from CBD). "
Australia
Guy
The price is ￥8,509
￥10,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Balcony view

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 0.9 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (366 reviews)
"The staff were helpful at check in. The rooms were comfortable and clean. I would recommend this location"
Australia
Gavin
The price is ￥12,203
￥14,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Century Park Motor Lodge
Executive Studio

5. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1 km from Nelson South
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (617 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay lovely clean unit , great location,will be back"
Australia
Murray
The price is ￥12,350
￥14,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Breakfast meal

6. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 0.8 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (460 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Loved our room, great location & super helpful & friendly staff too 10/10."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is ￥12,568
￥14,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
Exterior

7. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 1.9 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Pleasant stay and great location."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is ￥9,075
￥10,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Tides Hotel
Pool

8. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,426 reviews)
"Great property"
Australia
Damian
The price is ￥9,881
￥11,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Front of property

9. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.6 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (512 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff with clean and neat rooms."
Australia
Gideon
The price is ￥11,510
￥13,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Quest Nelson
Beach

10. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.2 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"
Australia
Nic
The price is ￥11,932
￥13,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Beaches Nelson
Reception

11. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 2.3 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (687 reviews)
"So convenient to the beautiful Sandy beach and a large selection of activities. Great shopping from Nelson to Richmond. Well priced and very helpful and friendly staff😘"
Australia
Shirl
The price is ￥11,287
￥13,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Beachcomber Hotel
Restaurant

12. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.1 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (641 reviews)
"Great staff at reception and central location"
Australia
Anthony
The price is ￥18,217
￥21,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Food and drink

13. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2.2 km from Nelson South
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (749 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ￥13,526
￥15,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Sails Nelson
Family Unit 1

14. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 2.2 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (224 reviews)
"Great place to stay, within walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We even walked to the airport from the motel."
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥10,627
￥12,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Tudor Lodge Motel
Front of property

15. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Tahunanui, 2.3 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
"Great location Room was clean the owner and his wife where fantastic very helpful with local knowledge Would definitely stay there again if I was in Nelson"
Australia
Tharon
The price is ￥10,560
￥12,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
Exterior

16. Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge
4.0 star property
Port Nelson, 2.5 km from Nelson South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (688 reviews)
"Had everything you needed nice and quiet ."
Australia
Wayne
The price is ￥15,742
￥18,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Harbourside Lodge
Pool

17. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.7 km from Nelson South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Clean, warm and great location"
Australia
Lisa
The price is ￥13,069
￥15,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Palms Motel
Front of property - evening/night

18. Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel
3.5 star property
The Wood, 2.1 km from Nelson South
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (138 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Janet
The price is ￥11,551
￥13,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Kings Gate Motel
Twin/Triple Studio

19. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Bella Vista Motel Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.5 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Handy location and very helpful staff. "
Australia
Ian
The price is ￥11,685
￥13,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
View from property

20. Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.3 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"helpful staff - good basic room,"
New Zealand
Phil
The price is ￥13,143
￥15,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Abelia Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Nelson South

Find the best Nelson South areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A stone monument with a carved figure, a tall tower with a pointed roof, and a clear sky.
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Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a road with vehicles, and a large mountain in the background.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Burrell Park while you're in town.

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a small island with trees.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

Toi Toi

Toi Toi might not have many top sights, but Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A waterfall surrounded by rocks and lush green foliage.

The Wood

If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.

Top Nelson South Hotel Reviews

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay, bed was comfy. Had a great pub across the road also where I had dinner."
Jeremy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Nelson South?
Nelson South is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and bars. Are you looking for Nelson South travel tips? Be sure to check out Fairfield Park and Victory Square while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Nelson South?
Based on our traveler data, The Hotel Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay in Nelson South. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park and Admirals Motor Inn.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Nelson South?
If you're searching for places to stay in Nelson, choose from one of Expedia's 18 hotels and other accommodations in Nelson South.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nelson South, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Nelson South.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Nelson South?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Nelson South, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Nelson neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Nelson South with a visit to Fairfield Park and Victory Square. While you're out sightseeing in Nelson, be sure to visit other sights like Flamedaisy Glass Design or Nelson Provincial Museum.

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