The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 4

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You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$2,569
NT$2,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a dresser, a lamp, and a radiator.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a bedside table, a lamp, and a radiator.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a bench, a bedside table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the historical district and on the waterfront. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Richmond Mall and Montgomery Square. Pic's Peanut Butter World and Natureland Zoo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Nelson travel guide
Map
1 Point Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Isel Park
    6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • McCashin's Brewery
    7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Greenmeadows Park
    7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Marsden Recreation Ground
    7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zink
    6 min drive
  • Vanilla Bean Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Pc Eatery
    4 min drive
  • Subway
    7 min drive
  • The Coffee Factory
    6 min drive

About this property

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

  • Upscale hotel by the sea
  • A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • RV/bus/truck parking, tour/ticket assistance, and 2 meeting rooms
    • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with digital channels
    • Private yards, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 2026/10/25, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 2026/10/27 start from NT$2,569, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Greenmeadows Park, Marsden Recreation Ground, and Isel Park. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and McCashin's Brewery are also within 2 mi (3 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

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 513 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was nice and clean with a great view of the
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, comfortable room in a quiet area of town. Would definitley stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Check in guy was super friendly and sharp. Room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Manager who welcomed us was very friendly. Easy check in , close to airport. Lovely pub on the premises. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room so nice and peaceful and to a high standard Great garden bar and meal awesome hotel 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming place, beautiful grounds. Restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were extremely helpful, and the pub downstairs has great quality food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely old style hotel in lovely garden and surroundings - so close to the airport to be able to walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, stayed in the cottage very quiet and private, good size room, bed getting a little old could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was gorgeous, and the food at the restaurant tasty. However, our deluxe king room had so much dust that my husband, who is allergic, had to buy an antihistamine to get through our stay. The radiators were also hard to figure out and covered in dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were friendly and helpful. Very unique setting for the hotel with terrific scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great meals. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very quirky building, great bar and meals
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the quirkiness about this place, lovely food and beverages to enjoy. Accommodation was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wr had a great stay. Ample parking, beautiful grounds, delicious breakfasts. The room was cozy and comfortable. I would defjnitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique property! Good pub. Great hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is my type of place, it was a small single room but homely and quirky with a comfy bed. All I needed. Staff was accomodating and friendly, room was clean and comfortable. TV is tiny but I was not looking to watch anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are above a pub . Music can be loud but quiet after 10pm Need a car to get around as hotel is not near the center of town Food very good in pub
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and stay amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a charming place to stay and very quiet. We found it to be a totally lovely and welcome relief after several days on the trail. They were extremely hospitable and accommodating. Dinner was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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3rd time staying. Staff always friendly & welcoming. Hotel is different from standard branded hotels which makes it a huge winner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Beautiful location on the waterfront, lovely pub with plently of seating. Close to the city, airport and Richmond. Small amount of airplane noise during the daytime
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nic accomodation. Lovely grounds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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The honest lawyer was the perfect place to stay for an early departure at the Nelson airport – the best part was the friendly staff! Ian, the person that checked us in, was delightful – thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024