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Our top choices for Nelson South hotels

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1. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
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 large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

2. Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South
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 ￥11,948
￥13,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Admirals Motor Inn
A small, single-story building with a red-framed door and windows, a wooden deck with benches and chairs, and a gravel ground.

3. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (181 reviews)
"Clean, tidy and has all you need. Had kitchen cabin with no bathroom, was very spacious. Happy with our stay. We were happy with shared bathroom, very clean and fresh."
Australia
Teresa
The price is ￥6,259
￥7,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

4. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.6 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥11,081
￥12,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Quest Nelson
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

5. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 1.9 km from Nelson South
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 ￥10,107
￥11,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Tides Hotel
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

6. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,434 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
New Zealand
Nathan
The price is ￥10,107
￥11,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
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, 1 km from Nelson South
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 ￥11,780
￥13,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

8. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.2 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (251 reviews)
"Just Wonderful"
Australia
Karla
The price is ￥13,679
￥15,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Beaches Nelson
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

9. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.1 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (645 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ￥19,248
￥22,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A modern fireplace with a glass front, displaying burning logs.

10. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 0.9 km from Nelson South
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 30 - Oct 31
Century Park Motor Lodge
A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.

11. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson, 2.5 km from Nelson South
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 ￥11,710
￥13,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Harbourside Nelson
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

12. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 2.3 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (693 reviews)
"Parking was about the only thing i can say was good …"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥11,579
￥13,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Beachcomber Hotel
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

13. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.7 km from Nelson South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Great service, great motel. An excellent location."
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥14,637
￥16,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Palms Motel
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.

14. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2.2 km from Nelson South
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 ￥19,311
￥22,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Sails Nelson
A patio with a table and chairs, a brick wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space.

15. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 0.8 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (464 reviews)
"We can highly recommend this motel. The Location is good, our room was really nice with an outdoor sitting area and great amenities, The host is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to share it."
Australia
Gary
The price is ￥18,565
￥21,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

16. Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers
2.0 star property
The Wood, 2.4 km from Nelson South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (151 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location with parking"
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥6,647
￥7,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Tasman Bay Backpackers
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.

17. Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 2.9 km from Nelson South
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 ￥11,926
￥13,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Arcadia Motel
A room with two round mirrors on the wall, a window with curtains, a sofa, and a bed.

18. YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.4 km from Nelson South
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (108 reviews)
"Very well-managed, clean, efficient, and welcoming hostel!"
United States
Corey
The price is ￥8,474
￥9,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

19. Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.9 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥9,478
￥10,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Arrow Motel Apartments
A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

20. Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1 km from Nelson South
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Amazing hosts and a wonderful b&b! I can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
john
The price is ￥28,088
￥32,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Ah House Nelson City B&B
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Compare popular hotels in Nelson South

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
370 reviews
View
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A small, single-story building with a red-framed door and windows, a wooden deck with benches and chairs, and a gravel ground.
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
181 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
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

Where to stay in Nelson South

Find the best Nelson South 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 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.

A white concrete structure with a triangular shape, attached to a metal pole.
Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Open Photo by Mark Wilkinson

Maitai

While visiting Maitai, you might make a stop by sights like Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.

Top Nelson South Hotel Reviews

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Ok very good."
Jeronimo 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Nelson South?
Nelson South is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and bars. Are you looking for Nelson South travel tips? Be sure to check out Fairfield Park and Victory Square while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Nelson South?
Based on our traveler data, The Hotel Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay in Nelson South. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park and Admirals Motor Inn.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Nelson South?
Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodations in Nelson South to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Nelson area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nelson South, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Nelson South.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Nelson South?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Nelson South, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Nelson neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Nelson South with a visit to Fairfield Park and Victory Square. While you're out sightseeing in Nelson, be sure to visit other sights like Flamedaisy Glass Design or Nelson Provincial Museum.

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