Family-friendly lodging near Christ Church Cathedral offers seasonal outdoor pools for adults and children, plus on-site dining at Flames on 40 restaurant
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.
Located in Nelson South, a neighbourhood in Nelson, The Hotel Nelson is in the suburbs and near the airport. Founders Heritage Park is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Queens Gardens and Nelson Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Pic's Peanut Butter World, or enjoy an event or a match at Trafalgar Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Nelson travel guide
40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
What's nearby
Nelson College
5 min walk - 0.5 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 - 2.2 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN)
13 min drive
Restaurants
Tern Coffee House
13 min walk
Coupland's Bakeries
14 min walk
Flames On Forty
1 min walk
Hawker House
13 min walk
ChokDee
12 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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
Express check-in, a water dispenser and a computer station
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
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 centre
Computer station
Conference centre
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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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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
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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
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 4 per cent 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 older
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Payment types at the property
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 per cent
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Nelson on 26 Mar 2026 start from Rp1.318.078, 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?
Checkout 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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Reviews
The Hotel Nelson Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Room was simple but clean, staff were very attentive, location is nice and central. Quiet area - even when we stayed over New Year's Eve. Pool isn't huge, but was still a hit with the kids.
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Giselle
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t have the breakfast as we walked into town instead for that (Wata cafe is excellent btw!), but the unit we stayed in was everything we wanted and needed for our stay. Great shower, and the pool was lovely as well. Great laundry facilities, and as previously mentioned was only a 15min walk to town. 10/10 would stay here again!
The little kitchen area was nice. We ate dinner at the restaurant on site and it was very good. The little pizza place a block or so away was fantastic. The laundry room was perfect and soap was included. The beds were comfortable and even with open windows it was quiet. The early morning birdsong was lovely. This hotel is nicer than the pictures and description!
Noreen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Gretchen
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Beds were very comfy, and plenty of parking. I wouldn’t call the pool heated but it was nice to relax in after a hot day out. Set up is a little odd where you have to enter the building to unlock the doors before being able to open the ranch slider, that opens up out to the car park.
Reception was very accommodating by giving us a ground floor room as I had hurt my leg just before our holiday.
I only stayed one night, arrived late and then found my VISA card was still not working... honestly the reception & restaurant staff could not have been more understanding and helpful. All was sorted and for just one nights stay I was treated like a VIP!!