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Our top choices for Nelson family-friendly hotels

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.
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.

1. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
￥9,616
￥11,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Tides Hotel
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

2. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
￥10,000
￥11,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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.
A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

3. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
￥13,781
￥15,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Sails Nelson
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.
A multi-story building with the sign 'QUEST' at the top, featuring a modern design with multiple windows and a flat roof.

4. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
Nelson City Centre
￥11,079
￥12,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quest Nelson
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.
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.
A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

5. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
Tahunanui
￥11,892
￥13,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Beaches Nelson
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view through the open door.

6. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
￥10,193
￥11,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Harbourside Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

7. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
  • Kid-friendly fun awaits in Nelson with premium channels, games, and bicycle rentals just steps from Queens Gardens.
￥9,660
￥11,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

8. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Nelson City Centre
  • Scenic family escapes with a seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center steps away from Queens Gardens.
￥17,312
￥20,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.
A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

9. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
  • Splash into family memories at this Nelson hotel with dual pools, strolling distance to Queens Gardens, and kid-friendly dining.
￥9,481
￥11,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Hotel Nelson
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.
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.
A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

10. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
Tahunanui
￥10,857
￥12,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Beachcomber Hotel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Nelson

Pool
Breakfast included
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Nelson

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
￥9,616
￥11,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Tides Hotel
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
￥10,000
￥11,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
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.

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
￥9,481
￥11,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Hotel Nelson
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Nelson City Centre
￥17,312
￥20,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.
A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.
A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.
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.

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
Tahunanui
￥10,857
￥12,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Beachcomber Hotel
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tiled floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase with flowers.

Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
Tahunanui
￥10,409
￥12,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Arrow Motel Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a white chair.
A hotel room with a leather sofa, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bed with a red blanket, and a painting on the wall.
A motel reception area with outdoor seating and a brick facade.

Balmoral Motel

Balmoral Motel
Tahunanui
￥8,732
￥10,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Balmoral Motel
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.
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.

Palms Motel

Palms Motel
Nelson City Centre
￥11,495
￥13,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Palms Motel
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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.
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 poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
Tahunanui
￥10,524
￥12,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Arcadia Motel
A motel with a paved driveway, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.
A backyard with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and a tall tree.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the street and hills in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel
The Wood
￥9,363
￥10,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kings Gate Motel
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Nelson

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
￥9,616
￥11,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Tides Hotel
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
￥10,193
￥11,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Harbourside Nelson
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
￥10,000
￥11,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
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.

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
￥9,481
￥11,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Hotel Nelson
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.
A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.
A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.
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.

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
Tahunanui
￥10,857
￥12,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Beachcomber Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.
A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.
A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Nelson
￥11,700
￥13,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay. Highly recommend"
Raelene 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
The Sails Nelson

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."
Duane 11-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Sails Nelson
The Hotel Nelson

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."
Alexandra 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Hotel Nelson
Century Park Motor Lodge

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."
Freda 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Century Park Motor Lodge
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good
"Nice large room. Beds were comfortable. I wasn't too keen showering with a cockroach. Being a motel cleaner and my sister a motel owner, my expectations of cleanliness maybe high. Moved a chair in the kitchen and the floor was covered in crumbs. Suggest to lift mats when vacuuming and occasionally vacuum under the beds. Can't complain about the price though. Good wifi, no sky. I happily stay again."
Julie 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay clean and comfortable. Thanks"
Nelson Olaco 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel make sure you like it earlier we had a surprise stop and that you couldn’t check in"
Gabrielle 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Just Wonderful"
Karla 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Beaches Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

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 ."
wayne 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Frequently asked questions

What's Nelson like for family-friendly vacations?
The culturally rich destination of Nelson is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The beaches, island setting, and museums are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Nelson (NSN), which is the closest airport, or Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is located 34.6 mi (55.6 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Nelson?
The Hotel Nelson is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your kid-friendly vacation include Grand Arden Monaco Nelson and Rutherford Hotel Nelson.
How many family-friendly hotels should I expect to find in Nelson?
Expedia has 8 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Nelson.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Nelson?
The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 47°F. Average annual precipitation for Nelson is 61 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Nelson?
While you are visiting Nelson, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Nelson Market, Trafalgar Park, and Founders Heritage Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like The Suter and Natureland Zoo.

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