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A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (706 reviews)
"We extended our stay twice and could not be happier with both the rooms and the most helpful friendly staff"
Australia
Mark
The price is CA $136
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Harbourside Nelson
A modern fireplace with a glass front, displaying burning logs.

2. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"
United States
Michael Diana
The price is CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Century Park Motor Lodge
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

3. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (697 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff"
Canada
Carey
The price is CA $99
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The Beachcomber Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

4. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
"Good location for our trip. Nice and clean room. Reception staff very helpful."
Australia
Nicole
The price is CA $120
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Beaches Nelson
A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

5. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (914 reviews)
"Was wondering stay, specially booked for 2 nights was amazing"
Australia
Gurwinder
The price is CA $165
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

6. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (755 reviews)
"Very modern, clean room. Staff very helpful and friendly on checkin. Excellent kitchen facilities and extras"
Australia
Lynne
The price is CA $167
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The Sails Nelson
A patio with a table and chairs, a brick wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space.

7. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (465 reviews)
"We can highly recommend this motel. The Location is good, our room was really nice with an outdoor sitting area and great amenities, The host is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to share it."
Australia
Gary
The price is CA $149
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

8. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is CA $101
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Tides Hotel
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

9. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,438 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
New Zealand
Nathan
The price is CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

10. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (520 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Angela
The price is CA $109
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Quest Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

11. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (634 reviews)
"Warm clean and close to everything"
Australia
Sandra
The price is CA $110
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Palazzo Motor Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

12. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (193 reviews)
"Nice quiet place to stay "
New Zealand
Kerry
The price is CA $153
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

13. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $153
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

14. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
5.0 star property
Stoke
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the food at restaurant is fantastic"
Australia
Jo-Anne
The price is CA $127
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Saxton Lodge
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

15. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is CA $172
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

16. Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Stephen
The price is CA $86
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Arrow Motel Apartments
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

17. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"Super clean, super lovely host, couldn’t be more helpful. Lovely modern room! Fab motel!!"
United Kingdom
Briony
The price is CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Avalon Manor Motel
A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

18. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kimi Ora Eco Resort
4.0 star property
Kaiteriteri
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (415 reviews)
"Wonderful stay for our girls weekend really relaxing in a healthy natural environment.loved our balcony view.breakfast was really good.will be back again soon."
Australia
Sandy
The price is CA $206
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Kimi Ora Eco Resort
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

19. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was great but would of been good to at least have had a microwave. Love that had the restaurant right there. Great food and staff"
Australia
Marg
The price is CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Hotel Nelson
Courtyard view

20. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180 reviews)
"Great place"
New Zealand
Jodi
The price is CA $106
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
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Compare top hotels in Top of the South

A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.

Harbourside Nelson

4.0 star property
Port Nelson
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A modern fireplace with a glass front, displaying burning logs.

Century Park Motor Lodge

5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
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A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 star property
Tahunanui
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A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

Beaches Nelson

4.0 star property
Tahunanui
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A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

3.5 star property
Nelson
View
9.4
Exceptional
706 reviews
9.6
Exceptional
375 reviews
8.8
Excellent
697 reviews
9.6
Exceptional
252 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
914 reviews
The price is CA $136
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
The price is CA $99
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The price is CA $120
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
The price is CA $165
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
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Hotels recommended for families in Top of the South

A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.

Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (706)
The price is CA $136
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Harbourside Nelson

Stay near popular Top of the South attractions

Picton Harbour

9.2/10 (1,010 reviews)
Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.
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A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood

10/10 Excellent

Top notch from the welcome, the room, the housekeeping staff. Very friend. High quality furnishing.
Canada
Alexander
Reviewed January 24, 2026
The Sails Nelson