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Our top choices for Nelson family-friendly hotels

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

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

1. Tides Hotel

The Wood

₩79,241

₩91,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 seated at a desk with a laptop, a phone, and a remote control.

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

2. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

Splash into family memories at this Nelson hotel with dual pools, strolling distance to Queens Gardens, and kid-friendly dining.

₩83,632

₩96,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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.

3. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

₩86,447

₩99,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

₩106,539

₩122,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

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

5. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Kid-friendly fun awaits in Nelson with premium channels, games, and bicycle rentals just steps from Queens Gardens.

₩96,941

₩111,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

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

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.

6. Harbourside Lodge

Port Nelson

₩137,451

₩158,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A room with a desk, two chairs, a TV, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a trash bin.

A living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

A balcony with two white chairs and a small table with a plant.

7. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Family adventures bloom steps from Queens Gardens—discover cribs, bicycles, and free parking for your Nelson escape.

₩96,216

₩110,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

A brick building with a pond in front, a wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a wooden deck, rope barrier, and potted plants.

8. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Kid-friendly paradise on the bay with premium entertainment, modern rooms, and beach access just steps away.

₩94,011

₩108,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Pool

Breakfast included

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

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

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

₩79,241

₩91,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

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

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

₩83,632

₩96,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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

₩86,447

₩99,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

₩172,894

₩198,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a radiator, and a wall-mounted heater.

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

₩97,253

₩111,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A motel with a paved driveway, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

A backyard with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and a tall tree.

A hotel room with a glass dining table, black chairs, a flower vase, a kitchenette, and a bed in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Kings Gate Motel

The Wood

₩84,286

₩96,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

₩79,241

₩91,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

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

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

₩83,632

₩96,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

A waterfront hotel with a red-tiled roof, balconies, and a boat docked nearby.

A room with a view of a street outside, a chain barrier, and a chair with a cushion.

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

Harbourside Lodge

Port Nelson

₩137,451

₩158,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

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

₩86,447

₩99,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 rustic bar area with a large tree trunk centerpiece, wooden bar stools, and a sign indicating 'Silence Court Sitting'.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

₩96,604

₩111,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous stay, thankyou!! Close to everything! Food in the restaurant was exceptional - breakfast & dinner 🍽 dinner...."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"While the property is well presented and the rooms and housekeeping very good, the same cannot be said about the staff. The front desk reception staff member spent over 10 minutes on a phone call before acknowledging my presence (and another guest checking in at the same time) and providing the room key. The staff in general around the property seem very ambivalent - customer service is certainly not part of their mantra."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"I just stayed here one night on my way from Picton to Franz Joseph. 2 hour car ride from the Ferry. My ferry was late so the staff made arrangements for me get my key as I arrived after hours. Electric blanket was a nice touch."

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing place to stay. Walkable to town, friendly staff, parking, mini kitchen, in room laundry, pool, clean. Great value. Highly recommended."

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Owner very helpful and friendly on arrival,"

Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, totally recommend"

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"b"

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"Very comfortable place to stay. Handy to everything."

Frequently asked questions

What's Nelson like for family-friendly vacations?

The culturally rich destination of Nelson is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The beaches, island setting, and museums are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Nelson (NSN), which is the closest airport, or Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is located 34.6 mi (55.6 km) from the city center.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Nelson?

The Hotel Nelson is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your kid-friendly vacation include Grand Arden Monaco Nelson and Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

How many family-friendly hotels should I expect to find in Nelson?

Expedia has 8 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Nelson.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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's there to see and do with your family in Nelson?

While you are visiting Nelson, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Nelson Market, Trafalgar Park, and Founders Heritage Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like The Suter and Montgomery Square.

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