The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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The Hotel Nelson is close to Nelson College and Christ Church Cathedral. Families love the seasonal outdoor pool with a separate kids' pool. Guests can enjoy breakfast and meals at the on-site Flames on 40 restaurant, which offers al fresco dining.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩99,660
₩114,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Room options

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Showing 26 of 26 rooms

Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Kitchenette
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Unit with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer
Crib/infant bed
  • 95 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Kitchenette
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Unit

Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedrooms Apartment

Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Kitchenette
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Kitchenette
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Superior Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3

Superior Two Queen Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3

Superior Two Double Studio

Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4

Studio Kitchen

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3

Studio with Jacuzzi

Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Studio with SPA

Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Four Bedrooms Apartment

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 8

Compact Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3

Three Bedrooms Unit

Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
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About the neighborhood

Map
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Melrose House Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

Family-friendly hotel near Nelson College
Located close to Nelson Hospital and Christ Church Cathedral, The Hotel Nelson provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Flames on 40, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a water dispenser, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 28 for adults and NZD 5 to 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Flames on 40

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 28.00 for adults, and NZD 5.00 to 28.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Nelson
Quality Nelson
Leisure Hotel Nelson
Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel
The Hotel Nelson Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Nelson?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on Dec 2, 2025 start from ₩99,660, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Hotel Nelson?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hotel Nelson located?

This family-friendly Nelson hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson College, Nelson Hospital, and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Market and Queens Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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