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

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

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.

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.

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

HK$618

HK$711 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

3. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

HK$760

HK$874 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of the marina, and a clear sky.

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

HK$634

HK$729 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

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

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

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.

HK$640

HK$736 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

6. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

HK$557

HK$641 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

7. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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.

HK$556

HK$640 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Pool

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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

HK$556

HK$640 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

HK$927

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

HK$483

HK$556 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

HK$626

HK$720 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV stand, and a trash bin.

Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

HK$487

HK$560 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A pool with a pink flamingo float, surrounded by a wooden deck.

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

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

HK$600

HK$690 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

HK$587

HK$675 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A swimming pool with white chairs and a palm tree.

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

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a white chair.

Balmoral Motel

Tahunanui

HK$438

HK$504 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

HK$634

HK$729 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

HK$556

HK$640 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

HK$483

HK$556 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

HK$614

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

HK$1,335

HK$1,535 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Nelson

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

HK$502

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

HK$634

HK$729 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

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

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

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

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

HK$640

HK$736 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

HK$927

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

HK$626

HK$720 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

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

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

HK$614

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui

HK$577

HK$663 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey ottoman, and a glass coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

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".

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

HK$547

HK$629 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

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

HK$421

HK$484 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

HK$1,335

HK$1,535 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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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 travellers who love the beach?

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

When's the best time for a beach holiday 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 temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Nelson is 1538 mm.

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 such as 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 centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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