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A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.

A marina with boats docked, a road with vehicles, and a building with a blue roof.

1. Atlantis Backpackers

0.9 km from Nelson Square

Yu Chen

￥5,067

￥5,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Broadway Motel

0.5 km from Nelson Square

Bonita

￥14,006

￥16,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a prominent building labeled "EDWIN FOX".

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a sign indicating it is the Harbour View Motel.

3. Harbour View Motel

0.8 km from Nelson Square

Elizabeth

￥14,294

￥16,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

Two people sitting on wooden stools on an outdoor patio with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

0.6 km from Nelson Square

Darren

￥6,442

￥7,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair with a blue throw, and a small table with books.

A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

5. Escape To Picton

0.8 km from Nelson Square

Andrew

￥26,017

￥30,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and mountains.

A marina with boats, a grassy area, and a building with balconies.

A hotel with a view of a marina, a grassy lawn, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.

6. Picton Beachcomber Inn

0.8 km from Nelson Square

Graham

￥15,149

￥17,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern wooden cabin with a covered porch, large sliding glass doors, and a gravel driveway.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A public restroom with multiple sinks, mirrors, and a hairdryer on a wall.

A two-story wooden building with a car parked in front. There are two potted plants in front of the building.

7. Picton Campervan Park

0.1 km from Nelson Square

Andrew

￥9,096

￥10,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A clear view of a coastal area with a dock extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by dense green hills.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a window, and a picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and large windows.

A room with a round table and three wooden stools, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a tree and a blue bench outside.

8. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

1.3 km from Nelson Square

Mellisa

￥7,301

￥8,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A front door with a sign reading "The Gables," a life preserver hanging on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

A two-story house with a blue exterior and white trim, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A room with a beige armchair, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a vase with flowers, and a blue and white patterned vase on the floor.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace.

9. The Gables B&B

0.8 km from Nelson Square

Margaret

￥21,928

￥25,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A modern building with large windows, a paved walkway, and potted plants.

A compact living space with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a window, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a door, and a small trash bin.

10. Aldan Lodge Motel

0.6 km from Nelson Square

Colin

￥10,656

￥12,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

11. The Boathouse Lodge

0.8 km from Nelson Square

Luciano

￥7,278

￥8,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wooden hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a house and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

An interior with wooden beams and hanging lights.

A small, single-story house with a porch, blue-framed windows, and a wooden fence.

12. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

< 0.1 km from Nelson Square

Chantal Nik

￥4,314

￥5,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A balcony with a view of a marina, a wooden table, two chairs, and a sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black and white tables, and chairs. Large windows offer views of the outside.

A room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A bar area with a neon sign reading "THE BOATSHED," bar stools, a bar counter, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

13. Edit Picton

0.8 km from Nelson Square

Tim

￥10,577

￥12,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A house with a porch, a bay window, and a front door.

A garden with various flowers and trees, a wooden building with a green roof, and a clear sky.

A small wooden cabin with a metal roof and a covered porch.

A spacious living room with leather furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

14. The Jolly Poacher Retreat

17.1 km from Nelson Square

Charles

￥28,093

￥32,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A tropical resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A neatly made bed with a blue and white striped bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall above the bed.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and mountains, and hanging lanterns.

15. Lochmara Lodge

7.4 km from Nelson Square

Lesli

￥16,628

￥19,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A lakeside park with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of boats on the water.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A lush lemon tree with numerous ripe lemons, surrounded by a well-maintained garden.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a grassy area with a palm tree.

16. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa Bay, 5 km from Nelson Square

Neil

￥12,504

￥14,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a door leading inside.

A small, single-story mobile home with a white exterior and blue trim, a front door, a window, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A room with a bed, a window, a sliding door to an outdoor area, and a trash bin.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a sofa with a cushion and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay, 4.3 km from Nelson Square

Steve

￥6,772

￥7,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a turquoise sea and green hills.

A modern house with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and lush greenery.

18. The Portage Resort

11.1 km from Nelson Square

ivanka

￥21,585

￥24,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel room with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a window with a view of the outside.

A row of single-story buildings with individual windows and doors, a visible water tank on the roof, and a sign labeled 'KITCHEN' on the left.

19. Blenheim Spring Creek TOP 10

18.4 km from Nelson Square

￥6,467

￥7,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Atlantis Backpackers	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Broadway Motel	9.4 Exceptional 720 reviews	View
Harbour View Motel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers	9.2 Wonderful 229 reviews	View
Escape To Picton	9.2 Wonderful 87 reviews	View

Top Nelson Square Hotel Reviews

Top of the Town

10/10 Excellent

"We received a very warm welcome from our host and nothing was too much trouble"

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Ideal for one night, helpful staff, convenient to shops and restaurants."

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Location is absolutely perfect, walk on walk off ferry, no car needed. Shopping, restaurants, bars right at your door!!"

Jasmine Court Motel

8/10 Good

"A clean, easily accessible motel in the centre of Picton. You are within walking distance of shops and restaurants and it is very easy to get to the Port from here. Strongly recommend"

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

8/10 Good

"Only one comment. I left very early. Found I could not get into the kitchen to get my food from the fridge as the doors were locked. Wasnt aware that that would happen."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great and accomodating. We arrived"

Broadway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the easy check in"

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Really cosy, clean and safe in my experience. I lived the white and blue. The kitchen and lounge felt homely. Close to the ferry, Thai restaurant, theatre, mini golf. . . A beautiful, rejuvenating place."

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed in the property for a few hours as our late ferry was delayed but we were very impressed with the property and wished we could have made more use of it!"

Other attractions near Nelson Square

A calm lake with a wooden bench in the foreground, surrounded by a paved walkway. In the background, there are hills and a marina with boats.

Picton Foreshore

9.2/10 (696 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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A staircase leading to a building with a 'Peace' sign, surrounded by palm trees and a café.

Picton War Memorial

8.8/10 (132 reviews)

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

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A waterfront with a building labeled 'Edwin Fox Maritime Museum' and a small blue and white airplane docked at the pier.

Edwin Fox Museum

8.4/10 (113 reviews)

Explore the ship that has sailed through the major stages of the Commonwealth’s global history, from the East Indies to the West and finally all the way south to Picton.

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A bridge over a calm river with boats docked on the right.

Picton Harbour

9.2/10 (1,010 reviews)

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

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Waitohi Recreational Reserve

8.6/10 (53 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Waitohi Recreational Reserve during your stay in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Picton Museum

8.2/10 (140 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Picton Museum during your travels in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Edwin Fox

8.8/10 (99 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nelson Square?

Nelson Square is located in a welcoming area of Picton that travelers like for its cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 43 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Nelson Square?

Adjacent to Nelson Square, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options close by include Harbour View Motel and Edit Picton.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Nelson Square?

Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nelson Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nelson Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Nelson Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nelson Square?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Nelson Square, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Nelson Square?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Picton Foreshore, Waitohi Recreational Reserve, and Picton War Memorial. Create some family memories at Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Lochmara Lodge.

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Our top choices for Nelson Square hotels

1. Atlantis Backpackers

2. Broadway Motel

3. Harbour View Motel

4. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

5. Escape To Picton

6. Picton Beachcomber Inn

7. Picton Campervan Park

8. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

9. The Gables B&B

10. Aldan Lodge Motel

11. The Boathouse Lodge

12. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

13. Edit Picton

14. The Jolly Poacher Retreat

15. Lochmara Lodge

16. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

17. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

18. The Portage Resort

19. Blenheim Spring Creek TOP 10

Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Square

Top Nelson Square Hotel Reviews

Top of the Town

Edit Picton

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Jasmine Court Motel

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Broadway Motel

The Boathouse Lodge

Harbour View Motel

Other attractions near Nelson Square

Picton Foreshore

Picton War Memorial

Edwin Fox Museum

Picton Harbour

Waitohi Recreational Reserve

Picton Museum

Edwin Fox

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