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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.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. The Sails Nelson

The Wood, 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Suzannah

￥14,291

￥16,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 0.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Glennis

￥11,871

￥13,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. Large windows offer a view of the sea and a small island.

A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and a small island.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a cozy seating arrangement, and a wooden ceiling.

3. The Wheelhouse Inn

Britannia Heights, 1.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Kate

￥21,815

￥25,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

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.

4. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui, 3.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Karla

￥12,460

￥14,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 0.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Michael Diana

￥12,461

￥14,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

6. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood, 0.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Nathan

￥10,044

￥11,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A brick building with a sign reading "OFFICE" above the entrance.

7. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 0.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Sandra

￥18,375

￥21,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

8. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson, 1.5 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Wayne

￥11,515

￥13,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

9. Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre, 0.7 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Michael

￥11,635

￥13,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A pool with a pink flamingo float, surrounded by a wooden deck.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

10. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui, 3.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Jodi

￥11,354

￥13,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

11. Tides Hotel

The Wood, 0.7 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Diane

￥9,271

￥10,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a grassy field, and a balcony with a railing.

12. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South, 0.7 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Brendon

￥11,224

￥12,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

A reception desk with a map display, a large colorful mural, and a bookshelf with travel books.

A room with two beds, a window with a view of hills, and a curtain.

A person sitting by a wood-burning stove with a world map in the background.

13. Tasman Bay Backpackers

The Wood, 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Mark

￥6,094

￥7,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

A residential area with white houses, a pathway, and a neatly trimmed hedge.

A Tudor Lodge Motel with a signboard, solar panels, and a white and black exterior.

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, refrigerator, sink, and window with a view of trees.

14. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tahunanui, 3.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Anna

￥10,965

￥12,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.

15. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 0.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Robyn

￥11,820

￥13,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

16. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South, 0.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Ray

￥9,708

￥11,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

17. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui, 3.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Anna

￥11,373

￥13,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

18. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 0.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Jason

￥17,532

￥20,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A small, single-story building with a red-framed door and windows, a wooden deck with benches and chairs, and a gravel ground.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a microwave, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A cozy cabin-style room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

A cabin with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

19. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson South, 1.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral

christopher

￥8,120

￥9,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A covered patio with a wooden picnic table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the house in the background.

A modern living room with a dining area, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.

20. Riverlodge Nelson

The Wood, 0.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Michael

￥10,202

￥11,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Christ Church Cathedral

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Sails Nelson	10.0 Exceptional 751 reviews	View
Palazzo Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 629 reviews	View
The Wheelhouse Inn	9.8 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
Beaches Nelson	9.6 Exceptional 249 reviews	View
Century Park Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 373 reviews	View

Top Christ Church Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Harbourside Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great location, good ammenities including washer&dryer. Helpful staff and almost adjacent to an excellent restaurant and bar."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Palazzo is located centrally and within walking distance to the downtown. Our room was neat and tidy and staff were friendly and helpful."

Palms Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, great motel. An excellent location."

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 12 day stay while attending a conference in Nelson and really enjoyed the Sails. The staff was great, even helping us locate my wife's lost nickers which were accidentally taken out with the used towels! All the conveniences of home. Also, great location for all things Nelson. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed."

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and clean, staff welcoming. The hotel has a restaurant which was convenient. Breakfast was available for a fee. Parking is also free. Just the location is not that great as it is on a main street. We had a room facing the busy street, therefore, the night was not really quiet. But anything else was fine and it is a good hotel."

Century Park Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great welcome by Harry the owner. Extremely comfortable, nice private deck, super sparkling clean, and so close to town; just a minute or two away. Didn't hear any traffic noise despite it being close to town. Highly recommend this place. We will be back."

Bridge Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice backyard and perfect location in the town centre"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, helpful staff, close to town, everything you need"

Other attractions near Christ Church Cathedral

Flamedaisy Glass Design

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Flamedaisy Glass Design in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Nelson Provincial Museum

8.6/10 (76 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nelson Provincial Museum during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Nelson Market

9.0/10 (415 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Nelson Market during your trip to Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.

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Montgomery Square

8.6/10 (149 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nelson when you take a trip to Montgomery Square. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.

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Anzac Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Anzac Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Queens Gardens

9.0/10 (159 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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The Suter

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

After visiting Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Christ Church Cathedral?

Christ Church Cathedral is located in a welcoming area of Nelson that travelers like for its parks and island views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 103 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Christ Church Cathedral?

Adjacent to Christ Church Cathedral, Quest Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchens and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include The Hotel Nelson and Tides Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Christ Church Cathedral?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Christ Church Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Christ Church Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Christ Church Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Christ Church Cathedral?

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What can I see and do near Christ Church Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the collections at Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Provincial Museum, and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Queens Gardens, Codgers Mountain Bike Park, and Anzac Park. Bring the family to Flamedaisy Glass Design, Natureland Zoo, and Nelson Fun Park while you're checking out the area near Christ Church Cathedral.

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Our top choices for Christ Church Cathedral hotels

1. The Sails Nelson

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

3. The Wheelhouse Inn

4. Beaches Nelson

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

6. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

7. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

8. Harbourside Nelson

9. Palms Motel

10. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

11. Tides Hotel

12. Admirals Motor Inn

13. Tasman Bay Backpackers

14. Tudor Lodge Motel

15. Quest Nelson

16. The Hotel Nelson

17. The Beachcomber Hotel

18. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

19. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

20. Riverlodge Nelson

Compare popular hotels close to Christ Church Cathedral

Top Christ Church Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Harbourside Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palms Motel

The Sails Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

Century Park Motor Lodge

Bridge Backpackers

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Other attractions near Christ Church Cathedral

Flamedaisy Glass Design

Nelson Provincial Museum

Nelson Market

Montgomery Square

Anzac Park

Queens Gardens

The Suter

Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre

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