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

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

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

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

1. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Bask in the coastal beauty at this hotel, just a 5-minute drive from dramatic black sand beaches with complimentary towels provided.

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.

A modern living room with a dining table, a sofa, a green armchair, and a lamp.

A multi-story building with a sign reading "QUEST" at the top. There are several cars parked in front, and the building has multiple windows with lights on.

2. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

NT$2,502

NT$2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.

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

3. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

NT$3,075

NT$3,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view of boats and mountains.

4. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

NT$2,567

NT$2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

5. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Unwind near Tahunanui Beach Reserve with beach towels provided and a five-minute stroll to golden sands and swimmable waters.

NT$2,590

NT$2,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

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

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

6. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

NT$2,255

NT$2,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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

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.

7. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

8. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Seaside escape across from the beach with heated outdoor pool and barbecue grills, just a 5-minute stroll to Tahunanui.

NT$2,252

NT$2,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Nelson

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

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

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

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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

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.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

NT$2,252

NT$2,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

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

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

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

NT$3,753

NT$4,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

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

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

NT$1,956

NT$2,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

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

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

NT$2,533

NT$2,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tiled floor.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase with flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

NT$1,970

NT$2,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

NT$2,429

NT$2,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

A sign for Arcadia Motel advertising amenities like fully equipped modern studio apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, free unlimited UFB WiFi, solar heated pool, guest laundry, and a guest select full package of sport and movie channels.

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

NT$2,377

NT$2,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A motel reception area with outdoor seating and a brick facade.

A swimming pool with white chairs and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bed with a red blanket, and a painting on the wall.

Balmoral Motel

Tahunanui

NT$1,775

NT$2,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Nelson

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

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

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

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

NT$2,567

NT$2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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

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.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

NT$2,252

NT$2,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

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

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

NT$1,956

NT$2,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

NT$2,487

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

NT$5,405

NT$6,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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4-star beach hotels in Nelson

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

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

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

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

NT$2,033

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

NT$2,567

NT$2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

NT$2,590

NT$2,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

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

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

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

NT$3,753

NT$4,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

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

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

NT$2,533

NT$2,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

NT$2,487

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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

A hotel with a reception area, a landscaped garden with various plants and a gravel pathway, and a building with a red roof.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a hillside backdrop.

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui

NT$2,335

NT$2,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

A wooden deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

NT$2,214

NT$2,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a bar stool and a couch in the living area.

A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui

NT$1,703

NT$1,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

NT$5,405

NT$6,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and tidy units. Public spaces are well maintained. Sometimes the wifi is not so good."

Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge

8/10 Good

"Beautiful view of the harbour and a simple but nice apartment with a king bed and a sitting area with foldout couch. Worked well for 4 people overnight. Breakfast was a nice continental with yogurt, juice, cold cereal w/ many toppings, and toast. It was a very short stay but I would return"

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Couldn't fault this place at all. Clean, quiet, lovely helpful staff, nice amenities. Definitely stay here again."

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great staff"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, helpful staff, close to town, everything you need"

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"My only negative is about privacy in room. There are curtains on the windows of course but the door is pretty much see thru into the room when any light is on at night"

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place, has a villa vibe to it. Easy and smooth checkin. Glad I chose this stay 🙂"

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelson like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and cathedral, Nelson offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Nelson?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Nelson: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 47°F. Average annual precipitation for Nelson is 61 inches.

What is there to see and do around Nelson?

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to check out the beaches, head to Tahunanui Beach Reserve for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's cathedral and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park. Other things to see and do in the area are Nelson Provincial Museum and Christ Church Cathedral.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Nelson?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Nelson with ease. To get to Nelson, you can fly into Nelson (NSN), the closest major airport, which is located 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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