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Our top choices for Moana hotels

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

1. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 2.7 km from Moana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is ￥10,106
￥11,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Tides Hotel
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

2. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2.3 km from Moana
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (645 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ￥18,285
￥21,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

3. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South, 2 km from Moana
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great locale"
Australia
Ray
The price is ￥10,050
￥11,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Hotel Nelson
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

4. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 0.6 km from Moana
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (693 reviews)
"Parking was about the only thing i can say was good …"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥11,102
￥13,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Beachcomber Hotel
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2.8 km from Moana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,434 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
New Zealand
Nathan
The price is ￥10,106
￥11,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
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.

6. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2.9 km from Moana
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (753 reviews)
"Very modern, clean room. Staff very helpful and friendly on checkin. Excellent kitchen facilities and extras"
Australia
Lynne
The price is ￥17,505
￥20,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Sails Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

7. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2.2 km from Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (632 reviews)
"Couldn't fault this place at all. Clean, quiet, lovely helpful staff, nice amenities. Definitely stay here again."
Australia
Glennis
The price is ￥11,770
￥13,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

8. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2.8 km from Moana
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (516 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 ￥11,071
￥12,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Quest Nelson
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

9. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 0.7 km from Moana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (250 reviews)
"Just Wonderful"
Australia
Karla
The price is ￥13,223
￥15,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beaches Nelson
A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.

10. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson, 2.8 km from Moana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702 reviews)
"Great location, good ammenities including washer&dryer. Helpful staff and almost adjacent to an excellent restaurant and bar."
Australia
Barry
The price is ￥12,426
￥14,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Harbourside Nelson
A modern fireplace with a glass front, displaying burning logs.

11. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2.2 km from Moana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374 reviews)
"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"
United States
Michael Diana
The price is ￥16,256
￥18,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Century Park Motor Lodge
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

12. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.3 km from Moana
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"My third time staying here and it is a very convenient location near the airport and conference facility."
Australia
Ric
The price is ￥11,302
￥13,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South, 2.1 km from Moana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (370 reviews)
"Great value with everything you need. Love the separate kitchen! Great service from Fraser. Friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥11,937
￥13,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Admirals Motor Inn
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

14. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2.5 km from Moana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Great service, great motel. An excellent location."
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥15,883
￥18,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Palms Motel
A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

15. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
4.1 km from Moana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (912 reviews)
"Lovely character and perfectly serviceable in Monaco"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ￥14,383
￥16,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

16. Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.4 km from Moana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"Staff was quick to respond and very accommodating to our late arrival. Very comfy beds and quiet area."
United States
Beverly
The price is ￥11,914
￥13,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Arcadia Motel
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

17. Greens Motel

Greens Motel
3.5 star property
Annesbrook, 2.1 km from Moana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (243 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥13,774
￥15,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Greens Motel
A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.

18. Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.1 km from Moana
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"helpful staff - good basic room,"
New Zealand
Phil
The price is ￥11,273
￥12,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Abelia Motor Lodge
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

19. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
5.0 star property
Stoke, 6 km from Moana
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the food at restaurant is fantastic"
Australia
Jo-Anne
The price is ￥14,524
￥16,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Saxton Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Balmoral Motel

Balmoral Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1 km from Moana
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and helpful, rooms clean and a good size for a family. Short walk to a number of eateries. Laundry available. If you're lucky you'll meet the very smoochy motel cat."
Australia
Christina
The price is ￥8,725
￥10,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Balmoral Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Moana

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,434 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
632 reviews
View
A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.
Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
702 reviews
View
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
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.
The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
753 reviews
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Where to stay in Moana

Find the best Moana 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 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 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.

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 Moana Hotel Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10/10 Excellent
"10/10"
Nisha 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Moana?
Travelers to the Moana neighborhood in Nelson will be sure to enjoy their stay.
Where is the best place to stay in Moana?
For your stay in Moana, Bayview Bungalow - Nelson Holiday Home is one of the top choices based on our traveler data. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is A stunning home with views that have to be seen to be believed.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Moana?
When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Nelson, you can choose from 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Moana.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Moana, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Moana.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Moana?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Moana, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Nelson neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Moana include Paddy's Knob Reserve, Natureland Zoo, and Nelson Fun Park. While you're out sightseeing in Nelson, be sure to visit other sights like Burrell Park or Victory Square.

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