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Our top choices for Port Nelson hotels

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (693 reviews)
"Beautiful view of the harbour and a simple but nice apartment with a king bed and a sitting area with foldout couch. Worked well for 4 people overnight. Breakfast was a nice continental with yogurt, juice, cold cereal w/ many toppings, and toast. It was a very short stay but I would return"
United States
Alison Walter
The price is ￥12,398
￥14,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Harbourside Nelson
A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

2. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 0.9 km from Port Nelson
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (750 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ￥14,478
￥17,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Sails Nelson
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

3. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 1.1 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely unique place to stay. Staff very helpful."
Australia
Karen
The price is ￥10,069
￥11,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Tides Hotel
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

4. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood, 1 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,432 reviews)
"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."
Australia
Nic
The price is ￥10,069
￥11,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A motel with a paved driveway, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel
3.5 star property
The Wood, 0.9 km from Port Nelson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (140 reviews)
"Good motel, would be happy to stay again. Some older items and facilities."
Australia
Cherie
The price is ￥9,456
￥10,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Kings Gate Motel
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

6. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.1 km from Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (329 reviews)
"Easy walk to central town."
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥11,851
￥13,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Palms Motel
A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

7. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.7 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (513 reviews)
"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."
Australia
Robyn
The price is ￥11,649
￥13,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Quest Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

8. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.8 km from Port Nelson
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (626 reviews)
"Couldn't fault this place at all. Clean, quiet, lovely helpful staff, nice amenities. Definitely stay here again."
Australia
Glennis
The price is ￥11,168
￥12,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

9. Riverlodge Nelson

Riverlodge Nelson
3.0 star property
The Wood, 1.2 km from Port Nelson
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Good location very reasonable prices "
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥10,028
￥11,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Riverlodge Nelson
A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

10. Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers
2.0 star property
The Wood, 1.2 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (149 reviews)
"I'm a mature, touring motorcyclist. First time in shared accommodation. Good experience. Prices for all types of accom options looked very reasonable. Owners and staff at the premises were outstanding. For that reason, all the guests appeared happy and were sharing that vibe. Booking was easy. Woop woop Expedia"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥6,274
￥7,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Tasman Bay Backpackers
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

11. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South, 2.3 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent"
Australia
Andrew
The price is ￥8,693
￥10,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Hotel Nelson
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

12. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (370 reviews)
"Staff member at reception wasn’t overly helpful and pleasant to deal with."
Australia
Catherine
The price is ￥16,196
￥18,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Century Park Motor Lodge
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

13. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (462 reviews)
"Very clean, helpful staff, close to town, everything you need"
Australia
Sandra
The price is ￥15,059
￥17,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

14. Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South, 2.2 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (369 reviews)
"Fantastic staff. So friendly. I really enjoy staying here"
Australia
Brendon
The price is ￥11,839
￥13,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Admirals Motor Inn
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

15. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.7 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ￥17,846
￥20,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

16. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 3.3 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (690 reviews)
"Parking was about the only thing i can say was good …"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥9,592
￥11,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Beachcomber Hotel
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with a sink, and a view of the adjacent dining area.

17. Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.3 km from Port Nelson
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"Great location, great staff. "
United States
Emily
The price is ￥6,201
￥7,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Bridge Backpackers
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

18. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 3.4 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"
Australia
Nic
The price is ￥12,399
￥14,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Beaches Nelson
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

19. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 3.5 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 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 ￥9,364
￥10,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Tudor Lodge Motel
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

20. Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 4 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great stay. Recommended."
Australia
John
The price is ￥9,543
￥11,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Arrow Motel Apartments
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Where to stay in Port Nelson

Find the best Port Nelson areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Nelson City Centre

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

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 Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and calm sea.

Stoke

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

A beach with kites flying in the sky, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

Toi Toi

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

Top Port Nelson Hotel Reviews

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

8/10 Good
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Diane 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Tides Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Port Nelson?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Nelson's Port Nelson neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Port Nelson?
Based on our traveler data, Harbourside Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Port Nelson. This hotel offers a marina and free breakfast.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Port Nelson, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Port Nelson.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Port Nelson?
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What is there to do around this Nelson neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Port Nelson include South Pacific Distillery, Trafalgar Park, and Anzac Park. While you're out sightseeing, Montgomery Square and Nelson Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Nelson.

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