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A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.
A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

1. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
Australia
Diane
SAR 231
SAR 266 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tides Hotel
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.
A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

2. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Nelson City Centre
New Zealand
Jason
SAR 426
SAR 493 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Front of property

3. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
United States
Alison Walter
SAR 256
SAR 294 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Harbourside Nelson
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 modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

4. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Tahunanui
Australia
Shayne
SAR 183
SAR 214 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.
A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

5. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
Tahunanui
Australia
Nic
SAR 296
SAR 345 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Beaches Nelson
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a sofa.
A two-story building with balconies, large windows, and a paved courtyard.

6. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
Motueka
Australia
Iain
SAR 301
SAR 351 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Avalon Manor Motel
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.
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 deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".
Room

7. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Tahunanui
Canada
Crystal
SAR 236
SAR 271 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
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 wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.
A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

8. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Nelson
United States
Gabrielle
SAR 265
SAR 304 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.
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.

9. Palms Motel

Palms Motel
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Mark
SAR 273
SAR 318 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Palms Motel
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a parking area.
A motel with a sign indicating it is vacant, a stone wall, and a fence.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sliding door to a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Gladstone Motel Nelson
Richmond
Australia
Lauren
SAR 339
SAR 390 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Gladstone Motel Nelson
A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel with a reception area, a landscaped garden with various plants and a gravel pathway, and a building with a red roof.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a hillside backdrop.

11. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Bella Vista Motel Nelson
Tahunanui
Australia
Ian
SAR 267
SAR 308 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.
Two vintage cars parked in a driveway with a building and trees in the background.
A compact living space with a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A two-story building with a flat roof, a balcony on the upper floor, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Abelia Motor Lodge

Abelia Motor Lodge
Tahunanui
New Zealand
Phil
SAR 268
SAR 308 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Abelia Motor Lodge
A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.
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.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.
A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

13. Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B
Nelson City Centre
United States
Terry
SAR 595
SAR 690 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Ah House Nelson City B&B
A spacious room with large glass doors leading to a beach view, furnished with wicker chairs and a small table.
A modern waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a view of the sea.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a lake and greenery.
A room with a view of the ocean, furnished with wicker chairs and a dining table set for two.

14. The Waters

The Waters
Tasman
Australia
Jonathan
The Waters
A wooden cabin with a gravel path leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.
A pond with lily pads surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden structure in the background.
A kitchen with a sliding glass door leading to a patio, a wooden cabinet, and a chair.
A room with a glass table, wicker chairs, a fruit bowl, and a lamp.

15. Joya Garden & Villa Studios

Joya Garden & Villa Studios
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
Joya Garden & Villa Studios
A dining table with chairs, a vase with flowers, a wooden cabinet with glassware, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with floral bedding, a window with red curtains, and a small table with a chair.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.
A two-story house with a dark roof, white trim, and a front porch.

16. Cambria House

Cambria House
The Wood
Australia
Sue
Cambria House
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Breakfast area
Front of property

17. Baywick Inn

Baywick Inn
Nelson City Centre
United States
sherry
Baywick Inn
Property grounds
Living room
Garden view
Room

18. Boutique Hotel Warwick House

Boutique Hotel Warwick House
Nelson South
Australia
Anonymous traveler
Boutique Hotel Warwick House
A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a house with a swimming pool, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.
A room with a wooden door leading to a glass door, a tiled floor, and a view of a landscaped area outside.
A modern house with a stone facade, a wooden pergola, and a clear blue sky.
A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a view of the sea.

19. Pine Hill Lodge

Pine Hill Lodge
Ruby Bay
Netherlands
Anonymous traveler
Pine Hill Lodge
A modern apartment with a leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a kitchen in the background.
Two framed artworks on a white wall.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, white sink, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a leather sofa with a throw blanket.

20. Provincial Apartment 1

Provincial Apartment 1
Nelson City Centre
United States
Anonymous traveler
Provincial Apartment 1
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SAR 240
SAR 277 total
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SAR 390 total
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SAR 307 total
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What are the best 4-star hotels in Nelson?
If you're looking for upscale comfort and loads of amenities on your Nelson trip, consider Tides Hotel. This leading 4-star hotel features a terrace and a pillowtop mattress. Rutherford Hotel Nelson also gets top reviews from Expedia customers. Massage services and concierge services are among its conveniences.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Nelson?
Offering a welcoming traveler experience and upmarket décor, 4-star hotels are an excellent option for your Nelson escape. These kinds of accommodations generally feature loads of useful amenities that make it a breeze to kick back and relax — think complimentary bathrobes, restaurants and pools. Or live in the lap of luxury at a 5-star hotel designed to indulge you in high-end perks and amenities. 24-hour front desk, complimentary toiletries and world-class dining are typically featured at these swanky retreats.