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The Sails Nelson
"Great room and location. Extremely clean and well presented. Highly recommended"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
"Another excellent stay, the staff are very friendly and helpful, across the road is the Tides Hotel in the same ownership where you can dine, the food is first class with great staff I would strongly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Palazzo Motor Lodge
"So clean, bed was comfortable, and our unit was excellent. Would definitely stay again. Location was very central to the city. Proprietors Max & Robyn so friendly."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Harbourside Lodge
"Didn’t enjoy this accomodation- smaller room, that wasn’t completely clean on entry- wouldn’t go back"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
"The TV only had Channel 2; a political channel, a sport channel and one movie … no standard TV1 or TV3 or anything like that (had 2 TVs) and both were the same. The Air Con didn’t work properly and both the system and TVs are really old. Hotel is now becoming tired and there is no longer an access ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Tides Hotel
"Very close to city centre - big room on first floor ( no elevator sadly) good restaurant - hotel phoned me to confirm my check in time Second stay and will stay again"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
"all good thank you"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Quest Nelson
"Great location and room, with kitchen. Great restaruants around the corner. Will stay again."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
"Clean towels everyday very happy"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
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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Recent Brightwater hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Harbourside Lodge
"Didn’t enjoy this accomodation- smaller room, that wasn’t completely clean on entry- wouldn’t go back"
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