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The Free House Pub

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The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection
4.2/541 Reviews
Stoke
I really wanted to give this place a 4 star, but the location of a wedding party opposite my room and the surprising lack of breakfast ( just a box of weetabix and some cookies) made it a little disappointing for me….. That’s a shame as the hotel/pub is a nice place., tranquil (when there is no wedding), a few meters from a great walking path along the coast towards Nelson or Richmond and with a fine pub with good food all on site. The staff are friendly, rooms are clean (if starting to look a little tired) and have most things you could need, even a spa bath! If I was here again however I would investigate the newer and better looking hotel over the road…..
Tides Hotel
4.3/598 Reviews
Great location ,very clean and tastefully fitted very friendly and professional staff, also nice to see is a big tv screen very rarely seen at other places we stayed Especially watching a live game of rugby( all blacks beating the boks) Very comfortable beds great linen and pillows we stayed in a twin poolside room with spabath and 2 double beds Highly recommended and at a great rate We looking forward staying here again
Nikau Apartments
4/51 Reviews
Good facilities, convenient parking, warm reception staff
Century Park
4.7/557 Reviews
Cathedral Hill
The Century Park Motor Lodge was the perfect place for us to stay upon our arrival on the south island of NZ. Our room was spotless, quiet, fully functional including a well stocked kitchen and centrally located to walk to restaurants and the Saturday market. Stacie and her husband own the CPML and were so helpful to us as our luggage on Air NZ was delayed. Stacie jumped right in and help us get it delivered. Her husband helped us step up our rental for navigation purposes... a god send! It appears that there aren't many places to stay in Nelson. This facility had everything we needed and wanted. It was quite easy to drive to a hike in Able Tasman as well as a boat cruise in Picton. We highly recommend CPML to all fellow travelers. Tom L Boston, Ma. USA
Delorenzo Studio Apartments
4.6/5103 Reviews
Hotel location is convenient, walk to the main street of the city 7-8 minutes. The kitchen and bathroom facilities are complete, and the separate kitchen is suitable for those who like to cook their own meals. If you bring a child, you will have to pay for the child. Filling out the child information when booking a room automatically calculates the room rate and automatically assigns the appropriate room. If you temporarily increase your child's stay, you will need to add a child's room rate. This is a motel with plenty of parking.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
4.2/540 Reviews
Cathedral Hill
Stayed here for a couple of nights whilst on a tour, with 40+ people, so they knew we were coming. Only as we got near did they tell us that, despite arriving about 7pm after a very long day, both the bar and the restaurant would not be open, due to staff shortages. I was happy to go out into the town to eat, but others in our party were not, owing to the fact that there was torrential rain outside, yet were faced with no alternative. Definite black mark for such a major hotel. They have an outside pool and I wanted to go for a swim, yet was told that the pool was closed ”for the winter”. Again, poor show. My room was OK, but only a couple of very thin pillows, not very comfortable. Bathroom small and a little tired. Having said all that the staff were lovely & super-helpful. The lobby and the Dining Room were large & comfortable. The breakfast buffet was OK, but there was no egg station. So overall, not a great experience.

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Highest PriceUS$525
Lowest PriceUS$17
Number of Reviews 1,879
Number of hotels371
Average Price(Weekday Night)US$145
Average Price(Weekend Night)US$146

Nelson Hotel Guide

There are many discounted hotels on Trip.com. Planning a trip to Nelson? You can stay 3-5 days at hotels in Nelson without running out of things to do. Located in New Zealand, Nelson is a well-known and vibrant city.

Nelson Airport is the primary airport in Nelson.

There are 105 hotels in Nelson on Trip.com, including luxury, boutique, and budget hotels. When looking for hotels in Nelson, there are likely good options at a nightly budget of just 75 USD. There are 15 five-star hotels in Nelson at an average price of 88 USD per night. There are 43 four-star hotels in Nelson at an average price of 83 USD per night. There are 12 three-star hotels in Nelson at an average price of 74 USD per night. There are 1 two-star hotels in Nelson at an average price of 10 USD per night. There are not many well-known chain hotels in Nelson, but staying at a unique local hotel will make you feel at home. Grand Mercure is the most popular brand among tourists. In Nelson, there are hotels under the Grand Mercure brand. Travelers who favor this brand can choose to stay there to enjoy the luxury services provided by Grand Mercure. Beaches Nelson in Nelson is a favorite among Trip.com users. Tahuna Beach Hostel is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

If you stay at a hotel in downtown Nelson, nearby attractions like Zero Ping, waikonini 300 Horsfall Road Peel Forest Canterbury, Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre can be your first stop. You can choose attractions in Nelson that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as Kahurangi National Park, Abel Tasman National Park. The most popular attractions for tourists in Nelson are The Free House, Nelson Provincial Museum, Centre of New Zealand.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 19.65°C during the day, 14.95°C at night

• April to June: 13.07°C during the day, 8.03°C at night

• July to September: 11.14°C during the day, 6.16°C at night

• October to December: 16.59°C during the day, 12.11°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 70.27 cm

• Summer: 85.2 cm

• Autumn: 81.53 cm

• Winter: 83.03 cm

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