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The Sails Nelson
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
"Good size rooms. Many useful ammenities and a great nights sleep in a comfortable king bed"
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Tides Hotel
"Great stay, funky colour's, bar and restaurant excellent. Very central location"
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
"Great size for 8 of us but not enough mirrors and wifi was not that good"
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Quest Nelson
"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

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
"This hotel needs a revamp"
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
"very very old. maintenance not kept up. water marks an wall. our bed had a sheet stuff underit that we could not pull out!!. it must have been there awhile and the cleaners never removed it. had to move the couch so we could see the TV and found it dirty and old socks under it. again not cleaned ..."
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel

Harbourside Lodge
Brightwater Hotel & Travel Guide
Researching a trip and need to find a place to hang your hat in downtown Brightwater? The center of Brightwater offers 4 well regarded hotels and apartments within 6 miles (10 kilometers).
Travelocity-listed accommodation options that are located within a quick drive of Brightwater include the Parkside Motel and Redvale Ridge B&B.
14 miles (22 kilometers) away from the city center of Brightwater, you can find the Almyra Waterfront Accommodation. Alternatively, the Atholwood Luxury Country Accommodation is located 7 miles (11 kilometers) away. Other possible hotels are the Cambria House and the Pine Hill Lodge.
Would you like to venture a little further afield? South Island offers many attractions worth checking out. Visit South Island's old towns and cathedrals. Those who love the great outdoors should take the time to relish the region's beaches, coastal plains and forests. Energetic visitors may love snowboarding and skiing here.
On the hunt for things to do? You could spend the day visiting Kaiteriteri Beach and Motueka District Museum, in Motueka, 17 miles (28 kilometers) north of Brightwater. If you want to spend a few nights in Motueka, check out the rooms at the Equestrian Lodge Motel and Motueka Garden Motel. 50 miles (81 kilometers) southwest of Brightwater, you'll also find Murchison, which features the Mataki Motels and RiverSong Cottages. If you come to Murchison, make sure you visit the Murchison Museum and Murchison Golf Club.
Just because you are far from home, doesn't mean you can't fuel your passion for a day at the stadium. Find Trafalgar Park 12 miles (20 kilometers) to the northeast of Brightwater. Find accommodation surrounded by the sporting action at the The Sails Nelson or the Cathedral Inn.
Located 9 miles (14 kilometers) away from Brightwater's city center is Nelson Airport. Base yourself nearby at Kershaw House Boutique Accommodation or Saxton Lodge.
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Palazzo Motor Lodge
"Nice size room in good location as restaurants and shops only 5min walk away. It is an older motel but was pleasant to stay in."






