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

A view from a balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view through the open door.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

RM318

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

RM278

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

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.

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

3. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Bask in the coastal beauty at this hotel, just a 5-minute drive from dramatic black sand beaches with complimentary towels provided.

RM241

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.

A multi-story building with the sign 'QUEST' at the top, featuring a modern design with multiple windows and a flat roof.

4. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

RM319

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a vanity with storage, and a separate bathtub area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

5. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

RM394

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

6. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Unwind near Tahunanui Beach Reserve with beach towels provided and a five-minute stroll to golden sands and swimmable waters.

RM330

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

7. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

RM478

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

8. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

RM261

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Top of the South

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

RM241

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

RM489

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

RM279

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

RM321

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

RM261

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

RM478

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

RM305

RM351 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

RM325

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tiled floor.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase with flowers.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV stand, and a trash bin.

Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

RM294

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A pool with a pink flamingo float, surrounded by a wooden deck.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

RM310

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Top of the South

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

RM241

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

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 wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

RM261

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

RM318

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

RM279

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

RM321

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

RM478

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

RM693

RM797 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

RM285

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

RM310

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern living room with a bar area, wicker furniture, and pendant lighting.

A two-story house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden path leading to the entrance.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Ratanui Lodge

Pohara

RM863

RM992 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Top of the South

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

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.

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

Tides Hotel

The Wood

RM241

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

RM318

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

RM489

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

RM330

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

RM325

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

RM478

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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.

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui

RM297

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

RM693

RM797 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, green and white bedding, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

Gladstone Motel Nelson

Richmond

RM395

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

Room

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 boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

RM282

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A great and cozy place to stay with a wonderful view to the beach. Breakfast was delicious. Jane at the front desk made our stay very special."

Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great location, good ammenities including washer&dryer. Helpful staff and almost adjacent to an excellent restaurant and bar."

Edit Picton

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room ,close to restaurants."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Palazzo is located centrally and within walking distance to the downtown. Our room was neat and tidy and staff were friendly and helpful."

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 12 day stay while attending a conference in Nelson and really enjoyed the Sails. The staff was great, even helping us locate my wife's lost nickers which were accidentally taken out with the used towels! All the conveniences of home. Also, great location for all things Nelson. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed."

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and clean, staff welcoming. The hotel has a restaurant which was convenient. Breakfast was available for a fee. Parking is also free. Just the location is not that great as it is on a main street. We had a room facing the busy street, therefore, the night was not really quiet. But anything else was fine and it is a good hotel."

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay clean and comfortable. Thanks"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

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