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The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodging near Christ Church Cathedral offers seasonal outdoor pools for adults and children, plus on-site dining at Flames on 40 restaurant

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The Hotel Nelson is close to Nelson College and Christ Church Cathedral. Families love the seasonal outdoor pool with a separate kids' pool. Guests can enjoy breakfast and meals at the on-site Flames on 40 restaurant, which offers al fresco dining.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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About this property

The Hotel Nelson

  • Family-friendly hotel near Nelson College
  • Located close to Nelson Hospital and Christ Church Cathedral, The Hotel Nelson provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Flames on 40, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
    • Express check-in, concierge services, and a computer station
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 80 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free newspapers.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Nelson?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on Jun 5, 2026 start from CA $71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

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

What time is check-out at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hotel Nelson located?

This family-friendly Nelson hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson College, Nelson Hospital, and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Market and Queens Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking, good sized rooms, quiet, nice laundry, pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and proximity to city was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanliness & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were welcoming and lovely at check in. Room was very clean, quiet and the best beds so far this holiday. Would definitely come back to Hotel Nelson again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay. Great location, easy walk into the central city shopping/dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good quality for the money that we spent. A good distance form everything- especially the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious and perfect for us as well as in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerrit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent meals Will recommend & will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the jetted spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room on the main floor, superb shower. Easy drive to dining and entertainment in central Nelson. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. The staff were nice. It was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good facilities and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantanu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovelly, friendly staff, great quiet accommodation with some updated facilities. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was simple but clean, staff were very attentive, location is nice and central. Quiet area - even when we stayed over New Year's Eve. Pool isn't huge, but was still a hit with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near Nelson central, quiet if you get s room away from the road. Clean room but the armchairs and carpets are old and need regular cleaning. Comfortable bed, welcoming staff. No lift so I found it hard to carry the luggage upstairs. Restaurant was nice, full on a Tuesday night! Good variety in drinks, meals good too but arrived late as they were short staffed. Overall a good stay for that price, I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lennert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t have the breakfast as we walked into town instead for that (Wata cafe is excellent btw!), but the unit we stayed in was everything we wanted and needed for our stay. Great shower, and the pool was lovely as well. Great laundry facilities, and as previously mentioned was only a 15min walk to town. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute reservation, communication great, room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with an outdoor pool. Supermarkets and downtown area are 10-15 min walking distance. Intercity bus stop is a bit far to walk, but there’s a good sized lot to park a car if you have one.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accomodating staff and pristine room. Nice and close to the city for shopping and restaurant's but far enough away to be quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025