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A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.

1. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
₩91,293
₩104,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

2. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
Australia
Nic
₩82,618
₩95,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
Australia
Suzannah
₩135,390
₩155,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Sails Nelson
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 a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

4. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Shaun
₩92,647
₩106,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
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.

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Gavin
₩108,849
₩125,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.
A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

6. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
Stoke
Australia
Jo-Anne
₩133,132
₩153,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Saxton Lodge
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.
A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.
A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
Riwaka
United Kingdom
Marco
₩106,887
₩122,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Eden's Edge Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

8. St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
Canada
Robert
₩278,835
₩320,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.
A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

9. Escape To Picton

Escape To Picton
Picton
Australia
Donna
₩240,969
₩277,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Escape To Picton
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, large windows, and a bar area.
A house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a well-maintained garden with a hedge maze.
A large estate with expansive vineyards, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

10. The Marlborough

The Marlborough
Rapaura
United States
Jeremiah
The Marlborough
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious deck with wooden flooring, large windows offering a view of the sea, and various seating arrangements including chairs and a sofa.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

11. Bay of Many Coves Resort

Bay of Many Coves Resort
Bay Of Many Coves
Australia
Nigel and Christine
Bay of Many Coves Resort
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.
A modern house with a stone chimney, large windows, and a wooden deck.
A modern house with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains and a view of the outdoors.

12. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
Todds Valley
United States
YENNEDY
Parautane Lodge
A modern interior with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset over a body of water and hills.
A chef preparing food in a modern kitchen with a fireplace and dining area in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with branches.

13. Okoro Villa

Okoro Villa
Atawhai
Okoro Villa
A white house with a porch, a small tree, and purple hydrangeas in the foreground.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa.
A white house with a covered porch, a grill, and a garden with hydrangeas and other plants.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a patio area with an umbrella.

14. Woodstock Suite

Woodstock Suite
Stoke
United States
Brett
Woodstock Suite
A beach with large rock formations and a wet sand surface.
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A night scene with a visible moon, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs.

15. The Bay Lodge

The Bay Lodge
Pohara
Switzerland
Renato
The Bay Lodge
A modern living room with a glass table, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a breakfast tray on the floor.
A cluster of modern houses with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A beach with a natural rock arch formation.

16. Adrift In Golden Bay

Adrift In Golden Bay
Parapara
United States
Anonymous traveler
Adrift In Golden Bay
A white colonial-style house with a covered porch, outdoor furniture, and a well-manicured lawn with red tulips.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a tray with glasses.
A golf course with a flagstick in the foreground, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A sofa with patterned cushions, a candelabra with lit candles, and a red rose in a vase.

17. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
Riverlands
United States
James
₩695,366
₩799,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
A wooden deck with two cushioned chairs, a table with a bottle and glass, and a magazine.
A large house with a covered porch and a fire pit in the front yard.
A corner room with a large bay window, a sofa, a chair, a TV on a stand, and a coffee table with a flower arrangement.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a comfortable armchair, a television, and a bed.

18. Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Bronte
United States
Jennifer
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

19. Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge
Ngatimoti
United States
Alan
Motueka River Lodge

20. Marama Vineyard

Marama Vineyard
Hope
Ireland
Anonymous traveler
Marama Vineyard
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Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay at the Palazzo in Nelson. We had a nice quiet room and the tips on where to eat and what to see were very much appreciated. Would stay here again in future."
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Palazzo Motor Lodge
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."
Nic 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend this place, it’s lovely. Well located with clean, comfortable rooms and quality amenities."
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
The Sails Nelson

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What are the best 5-star hotels in Top of the South?
DeLorenzos Studio Apartments is a favorite with Expedia customers. Palazzo Motor Lodge and Century Park Motor Lodge also earn stellar reviews from travelers. All located in Nelson, Top of the South, these 5-star hotels will treat you to the luxury experience from the moment you enter the lobby.
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