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The Hotel Nelson
40 Waimea Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$62 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the children's pool and barbecue grills. Guests will appreciate ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"While the property is well presented and the rooms and housekeeping very good, the same cannot be said about the staff. The front desk reception staff member spent over 10 minutes on a phone call before acknowledging my presence (and another guest checking in at the same time) and providing the room ..."
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
Picton Beachcomber Inn
27 Waikawa Road Picton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$62 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Simple Low tech but good value, clean, efficient, helpful."
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
23 Beach Road Nelson
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$57 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$67 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
A seasonal outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, luggage storage, and barbecue ...
9/10 Wonderful! (687 reviews)
"So convenient to the beautiful Sandy beach and a large selection of activities. Great shopping from Nelson to Richmond. Well priced and very helpful and friendly staff😘"
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026
Quest Nelson
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
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$66 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$78 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total with taxes and fees
This aparthotel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center. Express ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
214 Rutherford St Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$75 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$87 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and luggage storage are also on offer.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (460 reviews)
"I just stayed here one night on my way from Picton to Franz Joseph. 2 hour car ride from the Ferry. My ferry was late so the staff made arrangements for me get my key as I arrived after hours. Electric blanket was a nice touch."
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
Edit Picton
25 Waikawa Road Picton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$54 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$62 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The furniture and fixures were poor at best. It was dark in the room in various areas as there were 4 x lights not working. The kitchen was very poorly lit for a work space. Staff attitude was uninterested . Breakfast was 1.5 star -- bad cafe level. Barely $10 -not $30 worth. The lounge looked like ..."
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island
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$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$81 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, a lobby fireplace, and a library are also on offer.
9/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
"Great stay, bed was comfy. Had a great pub across the road also where I had dinner."
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026
Balmoral Motel
47 Muritai Street, Tahunanui Nelson
$50 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$58 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
"Bed was comfy, The room was clean and sufficient, but there was a bit of noise disturbance from the upstairs units. next time i will book an upstairs room and be aware of how the sound travels down to the below unit, lovely pool area. The staff were helpful and friendly. The motel was placed where ..."
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026
Waterfront Motels
9 Grove Road Blenheim Marlborough
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$82 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$95 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this motel. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. Luggage storage ...
9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"Convenient"
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026
Centre Court Motel
58a Maxwell Road Blenheim
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$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
$99 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...
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Recent Top of the South hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5 out of 5
Posted 13 hours ago
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"Clean, restaurant was good especially the 2 for 1 meals on Wednesday. Staff were super friendly and helpful."
A verified traveler stayed at Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
