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Our top choices for Port Nelson hotels

A waterfront property with a two-story house featuring a balcony, a swimming pool, and a rocky shoreline.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (709 reviews)
"We extended our stay twice and could not be happier with both the rooms and the most helpful friendly staff"
Australia
Mark
The price is ₩123,231
₩141,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Harbourside Nelson
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

2. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 1.1 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is ₩93,211
₩107,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tides Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

3. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.7 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (520 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Angela
The price is ₩103,375
₩118,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Quest Nelson
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

4. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.7 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ₩158,291
₩182,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood, 1 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,438 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
New Zealand
Nathan
The price is ₩89,997
₩103,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
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.

6. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 0.9 km from Port Nelson
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (755 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ₩139,720
₩160,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Sails Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

7. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.8 km from Port Nelson
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (634 reviews)
"Warm clean and close to everything"
Australia
Sandra
The price is ₩91,139
₩104,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

8. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South, 2.3 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Great locale"
Australia
Ray
The price is ₩96,817
₩111,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
The Hotel Nelson
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

9. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.1 km from Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Great service, great motel. An excellent location."
Australia
Michael
The price is ₩109,346
₩125,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Palms Motel
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

10. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"
United States
Michael Diana
The price is ₩137,694
₩158,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Century Park Motor Lodge
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

11. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 3.4 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
"Good location for our trip. Nice and clean room. Reception staff very helpful."
Australia
Nicole
The price is ₩113,107
₩130,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Beaches Nelson
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

12. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 3.3 km from Port Nelson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (697 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff"
Canada
Carey
The price is ₩93,677
₩107,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The Beachcomber Hotel
A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

13. The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights, 1.9 km from Port Nelson
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"Nice view"
Singapore
GERALDINE HUEY YING
The price is ₩182,242
₩209,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Wheelhouse Inn
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

14. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre, 2 km from Port Nelson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (465 reviews)
"We can highly recommend this motel. The Location is good, our room was really nice with an outdoor sitting area and great amenities, The host is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to share it."
Australia
Gary
The price is ₩139,557
₩160,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

15. Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers
2.0 star property
The Wood, 1.2 km from Port Nelson
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (151 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location with parking"
Australia
Megan
The price is ₩62,998
₩72,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Tasman Bay Backpackers
A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

16. Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South, 2.2 km from Port Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (371 reviews)
"Great value with everything you need. Love the separate kitchen! Great service from Fraser. Friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Susan
The price is ₩88,923
₩102,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Admirals Motor Inn
A motel with a paved driveway, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

17. Kings Gate Motel

Kings Gate Motel
3.5 star property
The Wood, 0.9 km from Port Nelson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (144 reviews)
"We had the small room, it was adequate for our needs, hot plate, microwave, fridge, all we needed was there, was very clean and tidy, bed was firm and very comfortable, very large spa bath, which was lovely. Latch on toilet window was broken couldn't find anyone to tell before we left, everything in the unit was well maintained, and clean, outside needed a bit of tidying , we would definitely return to stay."
Australia
William
The price is ₩94,546
₩108,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Kings Gate Motel
A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

18. Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.9 km from Port Nelson
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Amazing hosts and a wonderful b&b! I can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
john
The price is ₩197,478
₩227,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Ah House Nelson City B&B
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a freezer, and a sign indicating kitchen cleaning times.

19. YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre, 1.4 km from Port Nelson
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (109 reviews)
"I would stay here again. Everything is well organised. Perfect for 1-2 nights."
Germany
Reinhard
The price is ₩70,067
₩80,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

20. Riverlodge Nelson

Riverlodge Nelson
3.0 star property
The Wood, 1.2 km from Port Nelson
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (149 reviews)
"Good location very reasonable prices "
Australia
Michael
The price is ₩86,525
₩99,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Riverlodge Nelson
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Compare popular hotels in Port Nelson

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A waterfront property with a two-story house featuring a balcony, a swimming pool, and a rocky shoreline.
Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
709 reviews
View
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.
The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
755 reviews
View
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,438 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
634 reviews
View
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View

Where to stay in Port Nelson

Find the best Port Nelson areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a road with vehicles, and a large mountain in the background.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and calm sea.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

A beach with kites flying in the sky, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

A waterfall surrounded by rocks and lush green foliage.

The Wood

If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.

Top Port Nelson Hotel Reviews

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"The studio was clean, family friendly and spacious. The kitchen does not have a frying pan. This holiday park is on a very convenient location, near town and beach"
Elizabeth Cornelia 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Port Nelson?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Nelson's Port Nelson neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Port Nelson?
Based on our traveler data, Harbourside Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay in Port Nelson. This hotel offers a marina and free breakfast.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Port Nelson, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Port Nelson.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Port Nelson?
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What is there to do around this Nelson neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Port Nelson include South Pacific Distillery, Trafalgar Park, and Anzac Park. While you're out sightseeing, Montgomery Square and Nelson Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Nelson.