The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Queens Gardens

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Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Unit with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 1023 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Studio Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

Studio with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Four Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Nelson

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Nelson South hotel, you'll find Nelson College and Nelson Hospital. Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Melrose House Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Queens Gardens
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 center 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.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Nelson offers 80 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 up

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 percent

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

You need to know

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Up to 2 children 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 rating 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hotel Nelson to the airport?

The Hotel Nelson is 4.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Hotel Nelson have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hotel Nelson.

How close is The Hotel Nelson to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (11-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does The Hotel Nelson offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Hotel Nelson, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 8.00 and 28.00 for adults, NZD 5.00 and 28.00 for children.

Is there a casino at The Hotel Nelson?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at The Hotel Nelson?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

The Hotel Nelson features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Hotel Nelson have a restaurant?

The Hotel Nelson is home to Flames on 40, which features al fresco dining.

Does The Hotel Nelson have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hotel Nelson to downtown Nelson?

The Hotel Nelson is 0.8 mi away from Nelson.