The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Nelson College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

Compact Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Unit with Spa

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Studio Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Hotel Nelson

Family-friendly Nelson hotel in Nelson South with free parking
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre.
The Hotel Nelson offers 80 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Hotel Nelson. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fairfield Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Nelson College and 10 minutes on foot from Nelson Hospital
The Hotel Nelson offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Hotel Nelson. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nelson hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Flames on 40 – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 958 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 958 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a compact room which was adequate for our two night stay. It was super clean and quiet. We dined in one night and we were very impressed with the meal and the staff The meal was delicious and very affordable Would certainly recommend a stay at the Nelson Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting a car park was our only problem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ralf

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property perhaps is not very business stay friendly, it obviously depends on the day but it is very very loud with swimming pool occupied most of the day by loud noises and windows not blocking the noise, it's good if you're here for holidays not if you're here for work and need rest. Also there are no microwaves in Studio rooms even though they have them on photos. Other than that, it's good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, but the hotel needs to update their website to reflect the accommodation offered! We booked a studio unit with everything it listed but there was no microwave as stated, no bowls or spoons for breakfast. They very promptly sorted it out for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best bed of my trip with multiple stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except for the parking in front and the room, we had to walk alittle but would highly recommend the motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KM

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed the night checking in and out was easy and very friendly staff.the room we stayed in was very tidy really comfortable bed and nice pillows the shower was amazing would stay there again in a heartbeat thanks hotel nelson😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David, Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stanislavs

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheree

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I have stayed here previously several times whilst in Nelson for work, and it’s always been ok, however this visit the majority of the hotel seemed to be booked out for a school booking, who we so noisy it was impossible to get to sleep at any decent hour and constant noise was very frustrating Maybe if you have a large group of children staying in the future tell guests that are part of that group so they can stay elsewhere, I will not be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. Will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAMIAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly motel good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Check in was efficient. Front desk staff friendly and helpful. Room was dirty and had a terrible odour. Called reception to inform them and was moved to a new room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Happily stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024