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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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was great but would of been good to at least have had a microwave. Love that had the restaurant right there. Great food and staff"
Australia
Marg
The price is ￥13,605
￥15,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Hotel Nelson
A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

2. Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (371 reviews)
"Great value with everything you need. Love the separate kitchen! Great service from Fraser. Friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥14,069
￥16,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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 ￥7,496
￥8,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

4. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 1.9 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is ￥10,837
￥12,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tides Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

5. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.6 km from Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (520 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥10,899
￥12,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Quest Nelson
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

6. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.2 km from Nelson South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
"Good location for our trip. Nice and clean room. Reception staff very helpful."
Australia
Nicole
The price is ￥13,620
￥15,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Beaches Nelson
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

7. 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, (1,438 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
New Zealand
Nathan
The price is ￥10,063
￥11,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

8. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1 km from Nelson South
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (634 reviews)
"Warm clean and close to everything"
Australia
Sandra
The price is ￥11,850
￥13,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

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, (646 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ￥19,542
￥22,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

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, (375 reviews)
"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"
United States
Michael Diana
The price is ￥18,414
￥21,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Century Park Motor Lodge
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.

11. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 2.2 km from Nelson South
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (755 reviews)
"Very modern, clean room. Staff very helpful and friendly on checkin. Excellent kitchen facilities and extras"
Australia
Lynne
The price is ￥19,219
￥22,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The Sails 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, (697 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff"
Canada
Carey
The price is ￥13,025
￥15,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
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 ￥15,320
￥17,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Palms Motel
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

14. 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, (465 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 ￥17,978
￥20,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
A waterfront property with a two-story house featuring a balcony, a swimming pool, and a rocky shoreline.

15. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson, 2.5 km from Nelson South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (709 reviews)
"We extended our stay twice and could not be happier with both the rooms and the most helpful friendly staff"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥15,327
￥17,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Harbourside 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 ￥7,510
￥8,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Tasman Bay Backpackers
A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

17. Amber Court Motel Nelson

Amber Court Motel Nelson
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 2.6 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (294 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Clean and tidy place to stay."
Australia
Atit
The price is ￥11,838
￥13,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Amber Court Motel Nelson
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a freezer, and a sign indicating kitchen cleaning times.

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, (109 reviews)
"I would stay here again. Everything is well organised. Perfect for 1-2 nights."
Germany
Reinhard
The price is ￥8,437
￥9,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

19. 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 ￥28,523
￥32,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Ah House Nelson City B&B
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

20. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 2.2 km from Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"Lovely clean and spacious room, comfy bed and all the key amenities on the room and kitchen. The owner was super friendly and helpful, would recommend to friends and family"
Australia
Natasha
The price is ￥11,490
￥13,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Tudor Lodge Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Nelson South

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.
Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
371 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
1,001 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 modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.
Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
375 reviews
View
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
465 reviews
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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.
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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

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great. Very clean, parking right near the room."
Mikey 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

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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