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The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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The Hotel Nelson is close to Nelson College and Christ Church Cathedral. Families love the seasonal outdoor pool with a separate kids' pool. Guests can enjoy breakfast and meals at the on-site Flames on 40 restaurant, which offers al fresco dining.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥10,129
￥11,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Jetted Tub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Unit with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 95 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Compact Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

Studio with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6
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About the neighborhood

Map
7010, Nelson, 40 Waimea Road

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Melrose House Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

Family-friendly hotel near Nelson College
Located close to Nelson Hospital and Christ Church Cathedral, The Hotel Nelson provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Flames on 40, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a water dispenser, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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￥13,582 total
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 28 for adults and NZD 5 to 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Flames on 40

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 28.00 for adults, and NZD 5.00 to 28.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Nelson
Quality Nelson
Leisure Hotel Nelson
Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel
The Hotel Nelson Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Nelson?

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on Nov 17, 2025 start from ￥10,129, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hotel Nelson located?

This family-friendly Nelson hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson College, Nelson Hospital, and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Market and Queens Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great olace to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerrit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent meals Will recommend & will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night, arrived late and then found my VISA card was still not working... honestly the reception & restaurant staff could not have been more understanding and helpful. All was sorted and for just one nights stay I was treated like a VIP!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaner came into the room before we had vacated and my partner was dressing! Not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Was a bit noisy being near the road but was the cheapest room so not really complaining
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dayveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Handy location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good and central , had every thing you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to two places i had to be for meeting, breakfast was a little disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to relax and walk to shops or dine at the Flame Restaurant. Staff were happy to help.I have no hesitation in recommending Hotel Nelson to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access good price & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stanislavs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to town. Excellent room facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

All good, good location and room comfortable Just a little road noise as stayed in end studio unit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Great restaurant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
l never check in the hotel room, but the app and hotel take my money. l tried to asked with hotel waiter. they said they cancel the booking or change the dates. So what can l say evaluate？if l can I will give 0 star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and comfortable rooms. Clean and had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, warm and spacious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Good location restaurant attached
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First hotel in a long time I’ve stayed in that had a tub that I could really, truly soak in as a tall person!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very located to the centre, the staff very friendly, the room was very clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for ample-sized room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024