Title: Visit Maitai: Best of Maitai, Nelson Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Maitai](https://expedia.ca/Maitai-Nelson-Hotels.0-n693056765483057152-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Nelson](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nelson](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Maitai Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Maitai.d693056765483057152.Car-Rental-Guide)[Maitai Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Maitai.d693056765483057152.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Maitai ## Nelson ![Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056765483057152/f54ae218-b0da-4a9d-ac5e-3394447973ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056765483057152/f54ae218-b0da-4a9d-ac5e-3394447973ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Maitai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nelson travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Nelson.dx2600) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Centre of New Zealand Monument You can find out about the history of Nelson with a trip to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Centre-Of-New-Zealand-Monument-Maitai.d553248635754717969.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson. [](https://expedia.ca/Brook-Waimarama-Sanctuary-Nelson.d553248635975478023.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waahi Taakaro Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Waahi-Taakaro-Golf-Club-Maitai.d553248621561636520.Vacation-Attraction) #### Botanical Reserve Find out about the history of Nelson with a stop at Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Botanical-Reserve-Maitai.d553248621526967093.Vacation-Attraction) #### Trafalgar Park Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Trafalgar-Park-The-Wood.d6219593.Vacation-Attraction) #### Founders Heritage Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at Founders Heritage Park during your visit to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Founders-Park-The-Wood.d6112798.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44732155/0f9e1ee4-6216-4b13-873a-b0f7dac5b649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing CA $2,850 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/abel-tasman-national-park-helicopter-flight-with-landing.a44732155.activity-details) ![Epic Skydive over Abel Tasman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45277787/3962422c-979c-4272-858b-55d4df1ba32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman CA $684 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/18.a45277787.activity-details) [See all activities in Nelson](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Maitai Hotel Deals ![The Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/85ae035d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Nelson 40 Waimea Road Nelson CA $109 CA $126 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Very clean and proximity to city was great. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3505320&PinnedHotelID=3505320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Quest Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10460000/10454000/10453938/cecb0adc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Nelson 108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson CA $148 CA $171 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews) Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10453938&PinnedHotelID=10453938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Grand Arden Monaco Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1548300/1548234/20c8f47c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Arden Monaco Nelson 6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island CA $130 CA $150 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (876 reviews) Extremely helpful staff. Beautiful patio at the hotel. Clean rooms. Good restaurants right by. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1548234&PinnedHotelID=1548234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![The Beachcomber Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519240/2644b875_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beachcomber Hotel 23 Beach Road Nelson CA $136 CA $158 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews) We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=519240&PinnedHotelID=519240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Tides Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/1b4a40de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tides Hotel 66 Trafalgar Street Nelson CA $184 CA $212 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (995 reviews) It was a funky and fun room. Happy hour was a nice surprise. But when it says thay we had a private hot tub. There was not one. Disappointed! 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