Title: Visit Wakatu: Best of Wakatu, Nelson Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Wakatu](https://expedia.ca/Wakatu-Nelson-Hotels.0-n693057063872065536-0.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)[Wakatu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Wakatu.d693057063872065536.Car-Rental-Guide)[Wakatu Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Wakatu.d693057063872065536.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Wakatu ## Nelson ## Visit Wakatu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nelson travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Nelson.dx2600) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Trafalgar Park 5/5(6 reviews) 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 5/5(2 reviews) 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) #### Christ Church Cathedral 5/5(6 reviews) After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Christ-Church-Cathedral-Nelson-City-Centre.d6112786.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nelson Hospital Though Nelson Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Hospital-Nelson-South.d553248635492100902.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nelson College Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Nelson College during your stay in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-College-Nelson-South.d553248635492122446.Vacation-Attraction) #### Queens Gardens 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Queens-Gardens-Nelson-City-Centre.d6112792.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) --- ## Wakatu Hotel Deals ![Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54190000/54182900/54182809/29d3c886_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees Nelson Nelson Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions World of Wearable Art and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) A wonderful stay at this beautiful house. A home away from home!If you don’t mind a short drive to get to the beach and into town, I highly recommend it. Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=54182809&PinnedHotelID=54182809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057063872065536) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=54182809&PinnedHotelID=54182809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057063872065536) ![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=693057063872065536) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $147 CA $170 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 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=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=10453938&PinnedHotelID=10453938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057063872065536) ![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 $149 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=693057063872065536) ![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=693057063872065536) ![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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[](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Annesbrook.dx693056742936576000) ![Houses on the side of the cliffs in Nelson, along the shoreline of Tasman Bay near Tahunanui Beach; Nelson Province, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055862/b1e9d5e2-570a-4405-9c37-fca669117d59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tahunanui Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Tahunanui.dx6055862) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bishopdale While there might not be top attractions in Bishopdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Nelson Provincial Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Bishopdale.dx693056748688994304) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Toi Toi Toi Toi might not have many top sights, but Nelson Provincial Museum and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Toi-Toi.dx693056757753782272) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Enner Glynn If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enner Glynn and surrounding area, you can visit Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Provincial Museum. 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