Title: Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront ## Photo gallery for Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront (Nelson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624100/34624084/8400dd36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront (Nelson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624100/34624084/4fabfec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront (Nelson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624100/34624084/087991bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront (Nelson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624100/34624084/035ceee3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront (Nelson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624100/34624084/0b969cbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Nelson's prestigious waterfront, Sea Quest Apartment offers a luxurious retreat with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy beautiful views of the bay from your balcony while you unwind with a glass of wine, watching yachts and fishing vessels at play. This spacious apartment features modern decor, secure off-street parking for up to 2 vehicles, elevator access and is within easy walking distance of cafes, restaurants and Tahunanui Beach. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront "Treat Yourself" to this luxurious sub-penthouse, very large and conveniently located apartment, with 3 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms right on Nelson's prestigious waterfront... Comfortably furnished with modern decor, this spacious light-filled apartment is located right in the midst of the waterfront area, fondly referred to as the 'Jewel in Nelson's crown'... Enjoy the best of the 'Nelson lifestyle' up-close with immediate access to the action of this exciting seaside city and its popular waterside eateries and cafes... Enjoy beautiful views of the bay, the boulder bank, Haulashore Island and the mountains beyond. Sit back on your balcony with a glass of wine in hand and watch the yachts, the fishing vessels and ships go busily about their day while you go relaxingly about yours... Sea Quest Apartment is less than 10minutes from the Airport and only 3 minutes drive to the City Centre or beautiful Tahunanui Beach. This apartment offers 2 secure off-street car parks, secure internal entry, elevator access and is within easy walking distance of cafes, restaurants, the city or the beach. It also offers fantastic access to all of Nelson's most popular attractions. \*\*Special conditions & notes\*\*: \- Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking inside or on balconies. No laundry on balconies. No pets. Our General Terms & Conditions and the Building's standard Body Corporate & House Rules apply. \- Car parking - dedicated secure garaging is provided for up to 2 standard vehicles. Max. vehicle height for entry to the garage is 2m. \- Elevator access - easy elevator access is provided. \- Portacot & high-chair hire are available $30 each. \- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The apartment is elevated & has been well insulated & double glazed for your comfort. \- Security cameras - for Safety & security, cameras operate in common areas of the building. \*\*Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation\*\*: \- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival). \- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process. \- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total. \- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates. \- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-) ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/3649c2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hotel Nelson Nelson South - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews CA $106 CA $123 total includes taxes & fees Mar 26 - Mar 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=3505320&PinnedHotelID=3505320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast and dinner served, seafood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/31762ce1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rutherford Hotel Nelson Nelson City Centre - 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Late arrivals are available on request for an additional charge of NZ$50.00 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Waterfront Apartment Nelson's Waterfront Nelson City Property Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Nelson City Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Nelson City Waterfront Apartment Nelson's Waterfront Property Nelson City Nelson City Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Property Waterfront Apartment Nelson's Waterfront Property Waterfront Apartment Nelson's Waterfront Property Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Waterfront Apartment Nelson's Waterfront Nelson City Waterfront Nelson's Waterfront Nelson City Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Nelson City Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Nelson Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Apartment Waterfront Apartment Nelson's Waterfront Waterfront Nelson's Waterfront Apartment Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Waterfront Nelson's Waterfront Waterfront Apartment on Nelson's Waterfront Apartment Nelson holiday-nelson-limited-SQ ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Stepneyville, a neighborhood in Nelson. South Pacific Distillery and Nelson Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Nelson travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson.dx2600) [View more Apartments in Nelson](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Apartments.d2600-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.26374%2C173.26960&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iY6snBr9-oQoinPC747hwuMyLK0=) Nelson City, Nelson ### What's nearby - South Pacific Distillery 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Trafalgar Park 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Nelson Market 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - Montgomery Square 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - Christ Church Cathedral 4 min drive \- 3.3 km ### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - River Kitchen Nelson 3 min drive - Coupland's Bakeries 3 min drive - Boat Shed Cafe 6 min walk - The Tides 2 min drive - The Styx 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront? ### What time is check-out at Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront? ### Where is Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sea Quest - Waterfront apartment on Nelson's seafront Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great choice of accommodation Perfect for 4 of us with a rental car Walk to town is also doable Good to sit and relax in the evening ##### Karen C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant &Jenny S. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great deck and view Excellent property and location! Great communication highly recommend! ##### Grant &Jenny S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 12, 2016 #### Top location, hope to visit again soon. Top location, hope to visit again soon. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha O. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely This was a fabulous place to stay. However, we believed from the pictures that there was not a busy road between us and the beach, other than that we loved it. ##### Trisha O. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa W. Jan 27, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Could have been more pleasant. Upon arrival we had to wait in carpark for 20 min till we meet up with property manager, had a van which didn’t fit under the garage we thought was under 2 meters but wasn’t. So an inconvenience when told we would have to park up the road. But we ended up getting another rental. The room when we got into it had a repulsive smell coming from the insinkerator which obviously cleaners overlooked with along side other cleaning issues , toilets , dust. Tv screen looked like it had food smeared over it! Doesn’t give you confidence in a covid world that things have been cleaned to a high standard. But the complaint of the insinkerator was taken care off in a timely manner. But the other stuff wasn’t . The manager had a intolerance to having complaints so he tried to go through and pin point anything he could to try and put a bill on us for when my husband brought food into the building entrance way that he accidentally drop the Aioli pot, so a minimal amount of stuff was spilt on the carpet. I mean who has someone go through cctv footage to find a food stain. So when I had things to say he pinpointed this fact with no warning! no intention to say anything about it sooner. Just said he should have cleaned it up ! which my husband was going back down to do but just forgot . If there was an issue brought to our attention we would have been obliging to clean. there was nothing intentional done but he said that because he didn’t go down straight away that he had to get a outside cleaning company in to come and clean. Do you not think that this is covered by the amount you pay in your stay and all body corporate, and they have there own cleaners so why would You bring in outside cleaners. So to my delight they charged us a xtra bill for a 20 cent piece of spilt Aoli on the front entrance of the building. For over $200 dollars of daylight robbery. The building where the room is situated is right across the road from ports so can be very noisy when they are working and they go 24 hours. Also the view from is partially obstructed right in front of room with a concrete Siloh. But can’t complain about the rest of the surrounding view , just lovely. Highlights of the stay , bed was comfortable , two bathrooms, lovely amount of room for family and also the views you can see was lovely to sit on the deck and enjoy. Just wish the manager was more understanding to incidentals that were not done on intention. ##### Lisa W. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicki H. Nov 22, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely apartment, fab restaurants and bars close. Nice sunset view Easy, hassle free experience with property managers. Would definitely consider again. Bit noisy with container ship loading all night! ##### Vicki H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen G. Nov 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nelson waterfront views The apartment exceeded expectations. Loved the view of the water and port...so much to see. ##### Maureen G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### alexandre o., belo horizonte Jan 23, 2018 #### The apartment was superb, a very confortable beach vibe kind of place. The apartment was superb, a very confortable beach vibe kind of place. For us the location was excelent, good restaurants nearby, etc. ##### alexandre o. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 3, 2017 #### Really close to town and beach - couldn't have asked for a better spot. Really close to town and beach - couldn't have asked for a better spot. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Dec 6, 2016 #### Lovely apartment. Lovely apartment. Great view and location. Close to restaurants and coastal walkway. Really enjoyed our stay. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Sep 4, 2015 #### Great location and views. Great location and views. Unfortunately walls with neighbouring apartment very thin. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 27, 2013 #### The location of this property is great. The location of this property is great. Easy to find and tidy and clean as promised. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 1, 2013 #### This is a good location albeit on a main road which is a little noisy especially in warm weather whe This is a good location albeit on a main road which is a little noisy especially in warm weather when you need to leave windows and doors open.Two bedrooms have no windows and therefore no natural air ,there is no air con there was no shade blind or umberella to the terrace and main windows, prevented use on a particularly warm and sunny day.It was well presented clean and modern . This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 30, 2011 #### Great location & an amazing property. Great location & an amazing property. Close to everything, but it had the feeling that you were a million miles away. When we return to Nelson this will be our base again. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 23, 2011 #### Gorgeous apartment - very warm, nice and open, all the essentials provided with a fabulous deck over Gorgeous apartment - very warm, nice and open, all the essentials provided with a fabulous deck overlooking the harbour. Everything was pristine and delightful. I would stay again in a heartbeat. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 30, 2010 #### Great place to stay. Great place to stay. Fantastic view and location. Would stay again.