Hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

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Nelson, New Zealand
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Nelson, New Zealand. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:January
Average price in Nelson:$98/night
Cheapest price found:$18/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$18 - $156
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$18 - $149
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Nelson, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Nelson, New Zealand that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Nelson, New Zealand can be found for as low as $65 per night. There is currently one property in Nelson, New Zealand that can be booked for this price. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Nelson, New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
These Nelson properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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29 Gladstone Road, Nelson, New Zealand
11.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$65
Avg. per night
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$74
Avg. per night
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$91
Avg. per night
294 Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand
11.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$100
Avg. per night
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$129
Avg. per night
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$130
Avg. per night
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$138
Avg. per night
305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson, New Zealand
13.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$147
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Nelson, New Zealand

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Nelson to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Nelson at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the Nelson. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
3 stars
3 stars
23 Beach Road, Nelson, New Zealand
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand
4 stars
4 stars +
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand
214 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Nelson, New Zealand

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7 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$142
Avg. per night
79 Covent Drive, Nelson, New Zealand
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$100
Avg. per night
125 Tasman Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$50
Avg. per night
159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$120
Avg. per night
197 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Nelson, New Zealand

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Nelson to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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About Nelson, New Zealand

Renowned for its arts and crafts scene, Nelson is the second-oldest city in New Zealand and boasts a picturesque setting on Tasman Bay. It claims to be within one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions and lies on the doorstep of sweeping vineyards and spectacular national parks.

Things to do in Nelson

Nelson has long lured creative people, with more than 350 artists and craftspeople living in the city. There are plenty of working studios and art galleries to peruse featuring traditional, contemporary and Maori work, so you can find a unique piece to take home with you.

Stemming from the annual Wearable Art Awards in Nelson, Nelson now has its own World of Wearable Art Museum. Get up close to these unique international fashion designs that look well and truly outside of the box, as well as a collection of classic cars.

Nelson serves as the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, a large wilderness reserve that is home to little blue penguins, seal colonies and bottlenose dolphins. Follow the Abel Tasman Coast Track along its white sandy beaches and coastal ridges or slowly paddle across its clear blue waters on a kayaking adventure.

Want to experience the historic side of Nelson? Then make a stop at Founders Heritage Park, which brings together a collection of historic buildings housing artisan foods, locally made artworks and an award-winning brewery. A short heritage railway offers train rides around the park, with its quaint streets interspersed with village greens and landscaped gardens.

Getting around Nelson

Nelson Airport is located around 15 minutes’ drive south-west of the city and has flight connections across New Zealand. Buses connect Nelson with destinations across the South Island, while the city centre is compact enough to explore on foot or by bicycle.

Facts about staying in Nelson, New Zealand

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Nelson to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Nelson?

    Nelson is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar, which has a current rating of 8.1. For other potential stays, consider The Hotel Nelson and Tides Hotel, which can also be great places to stay in Nelson.

  • What is a good hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve?

    The Beachcomber Hotel is a good hotel close to Tahunanui Beach Reserve - it has scored 8.0 over 2,430 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • How much do hotels in Nelson cost?

    Nelson hotels have an average price of $146/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days). For a 4-star hotel, the average price is $154/night, and if you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Nelson then the average price is around $193/night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Nelson?

    $19 per night is the cheapest Nelson hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

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