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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
$122 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$141 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Nice large clean room. Staff was friendly and the hotel was very convenient for Blenheim downtown shopping and food. Also very car convenient and good parking

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$156 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
This aparthotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Self parking, ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,400 reviews)
It's quickly becoming our home away from home. Very convenient and a lovely place to stay.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

5 out of 5
197 Rutherford Street Nelson
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$161 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-out. A garden, ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
Full équipes and very clean

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

5 out of 5
159 Rutherford St Nelson
$112 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$130 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the express check-out and free ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
Wonderful owners. Great rooms. Excellent location.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

5 out of 5
7 Trafalgar Street Nelson
$185 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$215 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
This guesthouse doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli are also on offer.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (716 reviews)
Clean, excellent shower and room serviced each day.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge

5 out of 5
103 Saxton Rd East Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$122 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free ...
9/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
Clean comfortable room. Shared kitchen facilities but well appointed with plenty of crockery, cutlery, utensils and equipment. Rooms on the main road side can be noisy once the traffic starts building up in the morning

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge

5 out of 5
137 Lodder Lane Riwaka
$81 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$94 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hostel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and free self parking. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. A terrace, a garden, ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Staff very friendly. The gardens were beautiful. We cooked our breakfast with the fresh eggs and bread the owners provided. Along with fresh fruit and jelly from their garden, muffins and assortment of other things

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Escape To Picton

Escape To Picton

5 out of 5
33 Wellington Street Picton
$185 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$213 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this inn. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and airport ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Super cute rooms, great staff and very clean. Central to everything you in Picton! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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Bay of Many Coves Resort

Bay of Many Coves Resort

5 out of 5
Arthur's Bay, Bay of Many Coves Bay Of Many Coves
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free lodge. Enjoy the hot tub and perks like free WiFi. There's a bar/lounge ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
This is no Four Seasons, but it is priced like one
In no way this is a 5 star resort. Completely overpriced for the level of services provided. Staff members were all polite but definitely not well trained and transactional, food very mediocre. Spectacular location. This resort is priced at the level of an Aman or Mandarin Oriental-type property ...

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

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The Marlborough

The Marlborough

5 out of 5
776 Rapaura Road Rapaura
This lodge 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, ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. And I travel a LOT

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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Top of the South Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

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