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

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view through the open door.

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

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

1. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

₩74,926

₩86,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a river and buildings.

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

2. 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.

₩81,811

₩94,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

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

3. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

₩128,705

₩148,011 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 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.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

4. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

₩94,901

₩109,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

5. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

₩82,171

₩94,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

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

6. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

₩104,718

₩120,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

7. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

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

₩115,157

₩132,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

8. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

₩157,077

₩180,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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 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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

₩81,811

₩94,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

₩157,077

₩180,639 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 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.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

₩94,901

₩109,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

₩81,875

₩94,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

₩105,433

₩121,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

₩106,027

₩121,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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.

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

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

₩101,662

₩116,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

₩85,999

₩98,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

₩99,482

₩114,404 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 modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a white chair.

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

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

₩74,278

₩85,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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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 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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

₩81,811

₩94,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

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

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

₩74,926

₩86,165 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 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.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

₩94,901

₩109,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

₩81,875

₩94,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

₩105,433

₩121,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden through sliding doors, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

₩226,190

₩260,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

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

₩93,657

₩107,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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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 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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

₩81,811

₩94,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

₩157,077

₩180,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

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

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

₩74,926

₩86,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

₩115,157

₩132,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden through sliding doors, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

₩226,190

₩260,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

₩106,027

₩121,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

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

₩98,924

₩113,763 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 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 boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

₩94,835

₩109,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui

₩75,398

₩86,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

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

₩93,657

₩107,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Just Wonderful"

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great locale"

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The toilets and showers were clean, the cabin as well. Friendly staff. There was no jug to boil some water and the bed was rather soft and bouncy. Parking available but the carparks were quite narrow."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed one night at Palazzo Motor Lodge, but we absolutely loved it! Everything was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and very well cared for. The lovely lady who checked us in was an absolute standout. She was incredibly warm, helpful, and genuinely friendly — within minutes it felt more like chatting with someone we’d known for years than checking into a motel. That kind of genuine hospitality makes such a difference, especially when you’re traveling. Our room was quiet, comfortable, and had everything we needed. You can tell a lot of care goes into this place, and we only wish we could have stayed longer. Such a wonderful find in Nelson. We would happily stay at Palazzo again and absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting!"

Balmoral Motel

Balmoral Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely and helpful, rooms clean and a good size for a family. Short walk to a number of eateries. Laundry available. If you're lucky you'll meet the very smoochy motel cat."

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 Christ Church Cathedral and Queens Gardens.

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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