Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You can find out about the history of Nelson with a visit to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Botanical Reserve
Find out about the history of Nelson when you take a trip to Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Top hotels in Maitai
The Hotel Nelson
Last minute reservation, communication great, room very comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Quest Nelson
Great location and walkable to everything we wanted. Convenient parking out front, and room was comfortable and perfectly appointed for a longer stay. Would definitely book again.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Had to watch for taking a extra charge
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Room was great but they close at 5pm so you can’t ask anybody for anything also the restaurant and bar was closed on the Monday night
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Tides Hotel
A quirky hotel with psychodelic, brightly coloured door numbers, loo seats, waste bins and art! Conveniently placed just on the edge of Nelson, easily walkable into the town centre. There was a notice in the room about happy hour which lasted all afternoon and we had 2 glasses of wine at about 5.00. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Beachcomber Hotel
Handy to everything
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maitai
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Greenmeadows Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
