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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 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.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

1. The Sails Nelson

The Wood, 2.3 km from Nelson College

Suzannah

￥13,526

￥15,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

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.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 1.1 km from Nelson College

Murray

￥12,350

￥14,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 two-story wooden cabin with large windows, a balcony, and surrounded by dense forest.

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

3. The Wheelhouse Inn

Britannia Heights, 1.9 km from Nelson College

Kate

￥18,192

￥20,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 0.9 km from Nelson College

Gavin

￥12,203

￥14,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood, 2.1 km from Nelson College

Damian

￥9,900

￥11,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a lamp, and a TV.

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a bedside table with a lamp.

6. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 0.9 km from Nelson College

Bronwyn

￥12,568

￥14,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

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.

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

7. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui, 2.4 km from Nelson College

￥11,955

￥13,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with a large window, metal chairs, and a wooden table.

A waterfront hotel with a red-tiled roof, balconies, and a boat docked nearby.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

8. Harbourside Lodge

Port Nelson, 2.6 km from Nelson College

Wayne

￥15,742

￥18,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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, 1.8 km from Nelson College

Lisa

￥12,974

￥15,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A sign for Arcadia Motel advertising amenities like fully equipped modern studio apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, free unlimited UFB WiFi, solar heated pool, guest laundry, and a guest select full package of sport and movie channels.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a radiator, and a wall-mounted heater.

10. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui, 3.1 km from Nelson College

Beverly

￥10,511

￥12,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

11. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui, 2.4 km from Nelson College

Jodi

￥10,610

￥12,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

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

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

12. Tides Hotel

The Wood, 2 km from Nelson College

Nicholas

￥9,075

￥10,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a bench, surrounded by a covered patio.

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.

13. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui, 2.5 km from Nelson College

Shirl

￥11,287

￥13,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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 view of a grassy field, and a balcony with a railing.

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.

14. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South, 0.6 km from Nelson College

Brendon

￥12,375

￥14,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tiled floor.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV stand, and a trash bin.

15. Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui, 3 km from Nelson College

Wilma

￥10,029

￥11,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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 reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a calendar, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a vase with white orchids.

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

16. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tahunanui, 2.4 km from Nelson College

Anna

￥10,627

￥12,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a hillside backdrop.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

17. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui, 2.6 km from Nelson College

Ian

￥11,685

￥13,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence with a colorful mural.

18. Tasman Bay Backpackers

The Wood, 2.4 km from Nelson College

Stuart

￥6,757

￥7,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and oven. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining table with blue chairs and a vase with flowers.

A parking lot with several cars, including a white van with 'Petrotec' branding, and a building with a sloped roof in the background.

19. Amber Court Motel Nelson

Tahunanui, 2.7 km from Nelson College

Kevin

￥11,287

￥12,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

20. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South, 0.5 km from Nelson College

Andrew

￥9,153

￥10,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson College

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Sails Nelson	10.0 Exceptional 749 reviews	View
Palazzo Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 617 reviews	View
The Wheelhouse Inn	9.8 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
Century Park Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 366 reviews	View
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 1,426 reviews	View

Top Nelson College Hotel Reviews

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend this place, it’s lovely. Well located with clean, comfortable rooms and quality amenities."

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous stay, thankyou!! Close to everything! Food in the restaurant was exceptional - breakfast & dinner 🍽 dinner...."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"While the property is well presented and the rooms and housekeeping very good, the same cannot be said about the staff. The front desk reception staff member spent over 10 minutes on a phone call before acknowledging my presence (and another guest checking in at the same time) and providing the room key. The staff in general around the property seem very ambivalent - customer service is certainly not part of their mantra."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"I just stayed here one night on my way from Picton to Franz Joseph. 2 hour car ride from the Ferry. My ferry was late so the staff made arrangements for me get my key as I arrived after hours. Electric blanket was a nice touch."

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing place to stay. Walkable to town, friendly staff, parking, mini kitchen, in room laundry, pool, clean. Great value. Highly recommended."

The Beachcomber Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"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😘"

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"b"

Admirals Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We’re back again! It’s our Go To motel in Nelson. You just can’t beat the friendly welcome, cleanliness and value for money"

Other attractions near Nelson College

Fairfield Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fairfield Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Victory Square

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Victory Square, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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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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Christ Church Cathedral

8.8/10 (411 reviews)

After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Codgers Mountain Bike Park

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Codgers Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nelson College?

Nelson College 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 55 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Nelson College?

Adjacent to Nelson College, The Hotel Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include Palazzo Motor Lodge and Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Nelson College?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nelson College.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Nelson College.

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

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What can I see and do near Nelson College?

You'll want to browse the collections at Founders Heritage Park, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, and Nelson Provincial Museum. You can wander around Codgers Mountain Bike Park, Queens Gardens, or Miyazu Japanese Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air. Be sure to get some family photos at Flamedaisy Glass Design, Natureland Zoo, and Nelson Fun Park while you're out sightseeing near Nelson College.

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Our top choices for Nelson College hotels

1. The Sails Nelson

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

3. The Wheelhouse Inn

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

6. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

7. Beaches Nelson

8. Harbourside Lodge

9. Palms Motel

10. Arcadia Motel

11. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

12. Tides Hotel

13. The Beachcomber Hotel

14. Admirals Motor Inn

15. Arrow Motel Apartments

16. Tudor Lodge Motel

17. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

18. Tasman Bay Backpackers

19. Amber Court Motel Nelson

20. The Hotel Nelson

Compare popular hotels close to Nelson College

Top Nelson College Hotel Reviews

The Sails Nelson

Tides Hotel

Palazzo Motor Lodge

The Hotel Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Beachcomber Hotel

Quest Nelson

Admirals Motor Inn

Other attractions near Nelson College

Fairfield Park

Victory Square

Flamedaisy Glass Design

Christ Church Cathedral

Codgers Mountain Bike Park

Nelson Provincial Museum

Nelson Market

Montgomery Square

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