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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.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

1. The Sails Nelson

The Wood, 1.2 km from Founders Heritage Park

Suzannah

NT$3,148

NT$3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 2.1 km from Founders Heritage Park

Glennis

NT$2,207

NT$2,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.

3. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 2.3 km from Founders Heritage Park

Michael Diana

NT$3,347

NT$3,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a lamp, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 2.3 km from Founders Heritage Park

Gary

NT$3,602

NT$4,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood, 1.3 km from Founders Heritage Park

Nathan

NT$1,921

NT$2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small countertop, and a dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

6. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson, 1.5 km from Founders Heritage Park

Barry

NT$2,593

NT$2,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

7. Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre, 1.6 km from Founders Heritage Park

Michael

NT$2,726

NT$3,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

A person sitting by a wood-burning stove with a world map in the background.

A room with two beds, a window with a view of hills, and a curtain.

A reception desk with a map display, a large colorful mural, and a bookshelf with travel books.

8. Tasman Bay Backpackers

The Wood, 0.8 km from Founders Heritage Park

Mark

NT$1,441

NT$1,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

9. Tides Hotel

The Wood, 1.4 km from Founders Heritage Park

Diane

NT$1,921

NT$2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

10. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South, 2.6 km from Founders Heritage Park

Brendon

NT$2,406

NT$2,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

11. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South, 2.7 km from Founders Heritage Park

Ray

NT$2,321

NT$2,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

12. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 2 km from Founders Heritage Park

Jason

NT$3,922

NT$4,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a freezer, and a sign indicating kitchen cleaning times.

A covered outdoor seating area with steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery.

A beach scene with driftwood arranged in a circle, a person standing behind it, and a child in a striped shirt.

A room with two round mirrors on the wall, a window with curtains, a sofa, and a bed.

13. YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Nelson City Centre, 1.8 km from Founders Heritage Park

Corey

NT$1,745

NT$2,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

A covered patio with a wooden picnic table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the house in the background.

A motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A modern living room with a dining area, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.

14. Riverlodge Nelson

The Wood, 1.1 km from Founders Heritage Park

Michael

NT$2,382

NT$2,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A motel with a paved driveway, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a glass dining table, black chairs, a flower vase, a kitchenette, and a bed in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the street and hills in the background.

15. Kings Gate Motel

The Wood, 1.2 km from Founders Heritage Park

"We had the small room, it was adequate for our needs, hot plate, microwave, fridge, all we needed was there, was very clean and tidy, bed was firm and very comfortable, very large spa bath, which was lovely. Latch on toilet window was broken couldn't find anyone to tell before we left, everything in the unit was well maintained, and clean, outside needed a bit of tidying , we would definitely return to stay."

William

NT$1,966

NT$2,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A beach with clear skies and gentle waves.

A terrace with a view of a vineyard, a wooden bench, and two chairs.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a central island, and a refrigerator.

16. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

14.9 km from Founders Heritage Park

Anonymous traveler

NT$3,602

NT$4,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a wood-burning stove, and a cozy seating area with a bookshelf and a pink sign.

A group of people toasting with wine glasses in a bar setting with a wine bottle shelf in the background.

A house with a balcony, surrounded by a fenced garden with various plants and a clear view of the landscape.

17. The Pear Orchard Lodge

15.7 km from Founders Heritage Park

Jason

NT$4,162

NT$4,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

18. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui, 5.4 km from Founders Heritage Park

Beverly

NT$2,433

NT$2,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.

A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

19. Saxton Lodge

Stoke, 9.7 km from Founders Heritage Park

Jo-Anne

NT$3,148

NT$3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A courtyard with a round wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and white railings.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher. There is a small table and chairs in the adjacent room.

20. Queen Street Studios

12.7 km from Founders Heritage Park

Geoff

NT$3,106

NT$3,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Heritage Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sails Nelson	10.0 Exceptional 752 reviews	View
Palazzo Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 630 reviews	View
Century Park Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 374 reviews	View
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson	9.6 Exceptional 463 reviews	View
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 1,434 reviews	View

Top Founders Heritage Park Hotel Reviews

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel. Excellent option for business or leisure"

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Harbourside Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Trop bien situé. WoW"

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Regular visitor. Great as always. Staff helpful and friendly. Thanks Team."

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Funky and overlooks the estuary."

Kings Gate Motel

8/10 Good

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful amenities, helpful and informative staff, and nice extras make this an ideal stopover on the way north."

Palms Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, great motel. An excellent location."

Riverlodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and close to town, was a great place to stay"

Other attractions near Founders Heritage Park

Miyazu Japanese Gardens

8.6/10 (25 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Japanese Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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Centre of New Zealand Monument

8.8/10 (210 reviews)

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.

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Trafalgar Park

9.0/10 (401 reviews)

Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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The Suter

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Queens Gardens

9.0/10 (159 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

After visiting Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Montgomery Square

8.6/10 (149 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nelson when you take a trip to Montgomery Square. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.

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Anzac Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Anzac Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Founders Heritage Park?

Founders Heritage Park is located in a welcoming area of Nelson that travelers like for its parks and island views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 57 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Founders Heritage Park?

Tides Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Founders Heritage Park. Other good choices within a short distance include DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments and Quest Nelson.

How many hotels will I find near Founders Heritage Park?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Founders Heritage Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Founders Heritage Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Founders Heritage Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Founders Heritage Park?

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What can I see and do near Founders Heritage Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Queens Gardens, Codgers Mountain Bike Park, and Miyazu Japanese Gardens. Flamedaisy Glass Design, Natureland Zoo, and Nelson Fun Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Founders Heritage Park hotels

1. The Sails Nelson

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

3. Century Park Motor Lodge

4. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

6. Harbourside Nelson

7. Palms Motel

8. Tasman Bay Backpackers

9. Tides Hotel

10. Admirals Motor Inn

11. The Hotel Nelson

12. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

13. YHA Nelson - Backpackers

14. Riverlodge Nelson

15. Kings Gate Motel

16. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

17. The Pear Orchard Lodge

18. Arcadia Motel

19. Saxton Lodge

20. Queen Street Studios

Compare popular hotels close to Founders Heritage Park

Top Founders Heritage Park Hotel Reviews

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Harbourside Nelson

Quest Nelson

Tides Hotel

Kings Gate Motel

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palms Motel

Riverlodge Nelson

Other attractions near Founders Heritage Park

Miyazu Japanese Gardens

Centre of New Zealand Monument

Trafalgar Park

The Suter

Queens Gardens

Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre

Montgomery Square

Anzac Park

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