One of the sunniest cities in New Zealand, Nelson is the perfect spot to base yourself while you spend some time exploring the Abel Tasman National Park.
Nelson is an entertaining city in many ways. From a cultural point of view, it provides the chance to appreciate New Zealand art, both in galleries and in artists’ studios. The district has attracted creative people who work with glass, metal, stone, wood, clay, sand, paper, ink, paint and fabric.
Nelson is also appealing from a lifestyle point of view. There are wineries scattered around the Moutere Hills and the Waimea Plains. In the city, you’ll find a good selection of restaurants – some with huge views of Tasman Bay. Activities include skydiving, rock climbing, 4WD biking, horse treks, sailing charters and water fun at the excellent beaches.
Functional facts: Approx. population 43,000, domestic airport.
A 5-minute walk from dining options at Nelson town centre, 404 on Trafalgar features contemporary apartments with a full kitchen and free in-house movies. It offers free Wi-Fi access and complimentary parking on its premises.
Fitted with heating facilities, apartments offer a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Kitchens come with a washer, dry... (more)
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, Abelia Motor Lodge offers self-contained accommodation with beautiful views over the mountains and Abel Tasman National Park. It features a lovely garden and patio with outdoor seating and barbecue facilities.
A kitchenette with a stove top, microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker is standard in all apa... (more)
Admirals Motor Inn offers central city motel accommodation in Nelson. Accommodation comprises of 22 spacious self-contained studio and 1 & 2 bedroom units, including executive and tourist motel units.Fully equipped kitchen, microwave, ensuite, double/queen/super-king size beds, phone, Sky TV, electric blankets, heating and internet access. Other facilities i... (more)
Offering free Wi-Fi, Aloha Lodge is just 2 minutes’ walk from Tahuna Beach. You can enjoy a meal in the BBQ area, or relax in the gardens.
All rooms feature lovely garden views and a flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels. Each room has a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. The executive suites have a small kitchenette with a sauna and ... (more)
Just 5 minutes' drive from Tahunanui Beach and Nelson Airport, Amber Court Motor Lodge offers ground floor accommodation offering a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests enjoy a hot tub, free airport transfers and free WiFiAmber Court features a large communal courtyard and guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area. Other facilities i... (more)
BEST VALUE IN NELSON. Anchor Lodge Motel is owned and operated by Tanya and family.
We are situated in the beachside suburb of Tahunanui, within walking distance of the beach, fun park, cafs and restaurants. We are also close to bowling greens, a golf course and The Suburban Club. Only 2 minutes drive to the airport and 10 minutes into Nelson city centre.... (more)
Located 650 metres from Nelson CBD, Apartments Paradiso offers a 12-metre outdoor pool with hot tub, sauna facilities and free Wi-Fi access.
Fully air-conditioned, all apartments have a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware. Amenities include a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom offers free toil... (more)
Apex Motor Lodge is a comfortable motel complex situated a mere 400 metres from Tahunanui Fun, Nature Park and Beach.
There are 12 fully self-contained studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units, and two wheelchair access units available on request. All units have been designated non-smoking.
Units include great amenities such as kitchen, microwave, shower, phone, ... (more)
Arcadia Motel is situated just a short walk from Tahunanui Beach. It has a solar-heated swimming pool and rooms with well-equipped kitchens. Wi-Fi access and daily newspapers are free.
The studios and apartments at Arcadia Motel Nelson feature a DVD player, TV with satellite channels and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms offer a private Jacuzzi.
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You'll be impressed by our modern apartment complex, with only the best in facilities, whether you're a business traveller or a family holiday maker. It's not only the great choice of room layouts, the easy walking distance to local shopping, bars and cafes, but it's our intimate attention to detail.
It's our philosophy to provide you with the level of pr... (more)
All rooms enjoy beautiful up close views over the harbour,
8 minute stroll to Tahuna beach or to the Waterfront Restaurants and only a 4 minute drive to the city centre.
Large Lounge and balcony, King size bed with En-suite.
~ Facilities include fridge, microwave, kettle, Free wireless internet, Sky TV, BBQ,
~ SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY.
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Your Qualmark 4 Star, Home Away From Home - Lynn & Stephan invite you to experience the hidden secret of Ascot Lodge, a small complex of only 5 spacious units (smokefree studio to family), away from the main road traffic, yet an easy walk to Tahanui Beach, cafes, restaurants and bars, and only a short drive from the city, airport, Richmond and golf courses.
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Situated only 5 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, ASURE Fountain Resort Motel offers a large solar-heated swimming pool, barbecue area and a fitness centre. Guests enjoy 200 MB of free Wi-Fi per day.
Motel Fountain Resort offers a range of refurbished rooms, from studios to large 2-bedroom units. Each unit has a private balcony, fully-equipped kitchen, ... (more)
Just 500 metres from Tahunanui Beach, Balmoral Motel boasts a solar-heated outdoor pool and self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.
A kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each apartment has a seating area and a bathroom with free toiletries.
Balmora... (more)
The modern and spacious Bay Crest Motor Lodge is located in the heart of Tahunanui with its cafes, restaurants and bars. It is also close to Tahunanui Beach. Guests enjoy free WiFi access.
Bay Crest is within walking distance to the famouss Nelson Golf Course and a short drive to Nelson Airport. The Lodge is away from the main road and therefore you can e... (more)
Just a short walk away from Tahunanui Beach, Beachcomber Motor Inn offers free Wi-Fi, a heated swimming pool and small fitness centre. Nelson Airport is 3 km away.
Offering modern accommodation set in minimalist décor, each room is equipped with Sky TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
Beachcomber Motor Inn’s restaurant offers a wide selection of l... (more)
Beaches Motor Inn is located in Nelson which is considered as the sunshine capital of New Zealand.Beaches Motor Inn has 16 luxury units all of which are serviced daily. Room options include executive suites, studios and 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. Kitchens with dishwashers and workstation are available in most motels. Complimentary bikes are provided... (more)
Beachside Villas Motel is unique in offering you all the amenities of a modern motel and the atmosphere of a luxury, Italian-style villa set in beautiful peaceful gardens with a large swimming pool (seasonal). All our 7 units are fully self-contained, have LCD/LED-TV, DVD and wireless access to the internet. Some units have spa bath, dishwasher and air-condi... (more)
Bella Vista Motel Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with satellite TV, only a 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach. Transfers to and from Nelson Airport are available for guests.
Facilities at Motel Bella Vista Nelson include a guest laundry, BBQ area and children’s playground. Guests can borrow a DVD player from the reception desk, and 1 hour of ... (more)
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge is in Tahunanui, less than half a mile from the beaches of South Island. It offers air-conditioned studios and suites with separate kitchens.
Every Tuscany Gardens unit has modern furnishings, a DVD player and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Each kitchen includes a dining area, a refrigerator and a microwave.
The hotel is... (more)
Warwick House is a boutique Bed and Breakfast accommodation located in Nelson. With excellent reviews from NZ Herald, Dominion Post and Adelaide Advertiser and celebrity visitors John Campbell and Peta Mathias, you can be assured of the Warwick House's outstanding quality.Warwick House is a mid-nineteenth century castle that has been converted to a luxurious... (more)
TRANQUIL, PRIVATE AND BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED AMONGST MATURE TREES WITH THE SOUND OF BIRDSONG.
Here at the Brook Valley Holiday Park, we pride ourselves on our tidy, spacious grounds with nature as your playground right at your backdoor. We are only a few minutes drive from central Nelson but you would think you were a world away from all the hustle and bust... (more)
Only 20 minutes from Nelson City, Cable Bay Holiday Park offers visitors comprehensive information on the rich history of this area. Your hosts, Ian,Barbara and sons, Hamish and Sam Stuart, love talking about their famouss bay and can advise on walks that will allow you to see all the amazing sites. This is a real N.Z working farm so depending on the season ... (more)
Carmel Court Motel has 12 ground floor self-contained motel units consisting of 5 x studio units sleep 1-2, 6 x 2 bedroom units sleep 2-6, 1 x 3 bedroom unit sleep 2-6. All units have kitchen facilities, Sky TV, DVD players, Wi-Fi, irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, off-street parking and undercover seating. Continental breakfast is available on request. Gue... (more)
11 spacious and superior studio and 1brm units, serviced daily, all designated non-smoking. Fully equipped kitchen including full stove, oven and microwave; ensuite (2 person spa bath in some 1brm units), hair dryer, phone, wireless internet, 32" LED TV in all units, heating, iron/ironing board.Cooked/continental breakfast available served to unit, fax, busi... (more)
Aotearoa's first and finest New Orleans second-line band Richter City Rebels are hitting the road again for their annual summer tour around the beautiful South Island! Returning to the one and only Fairfield House to ... more
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The hottest speakeasy cabaret in Nelson is back for 2021!
Imagine heading down a small lane, just off the beaten track and coming across a small speakeasy cabaret...lights and music beckon you inside....
Don't ... more
Join The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two, featuring Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison, Chris Powley and Andre King as they celebrate and recreate the magic of the New Zealand entertainment phenomenon that was the ... more
Nelson Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Fri 12 Feb 2021 7:30PM / Classical Music
The next generation of young New Zealand musicians will come together as touring ensemble, to present music by, Vivaldi, Handel, Corelli, Charpantier, and premier of Concerto Grosso by emerging composer Rakuto Kurano. ... more
Feel the heartbeat of the earth. An uplifting night of Didgeridoo & West African Drums.
It's also Valentine's Day, so a perfect opportunity to gather together and feel the love!
Sika & Koffie have joined forces ... more
Dont miss these West Auckland musical heavyweights on their South Island Tour !
“A genre defying songstress of blues and country rock infused soul... Catherine Tunks is redefining the boundaries.....with her bona ... more
Klezmer Rebs perform in concert in Nelson.
Hearing Klezmer Rebs live expect a big band and vocal arrangements of genuine old klezmer tunes – from the lively genuine Yiddish wedding music (freylachs and bulgars) to ... more
The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Sat 30 Jan 2021 6:00PM / Covers, Tribute Bands
Saturday 30th January
Fleetwood Mac and Elton John Tribute
$20 show, plus $40 3 course set menu
dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm
Call 5402985 for bookings
Join two of the south islands best entertainers, Craig Alott ... more
The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Fri 12 Feb 2021 8:00PM / Rock
NZDC are New Zealand’s premier AC/DC Experience. School-boy suit and all, they offer mind-blowing resemblance to the legendary AC/DC. Performing songs from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era, you'll be seeing one ... more
Aotearoa's first and finest New Orleans brass band, Richter City Rebels are hitting the road again for their annual summer tour around the beautiful South Island! Debuting at the iconic Riwaka Hotel to deliver their ... more
A Scottish, Irish and English comedy show
Gary Sansome is a tough speaking, (to English folk anyway) off the wall Scottish Comedian. Gary has performed across the globe at some of the biggest Comedy Clubs in the UK, ... more
Riverside Community Cultural Centre, Motueka, Nelson / Tasman
Fri 12 Feb 2021 7:30PM / World
Feel the heartbeat of the earth. An uplifting night of Didgeridoo & West African Drums!
Sika & Koffie join together in concert for the first time ever. Two masters of their crafts with enough positive energy to raise ... more
The lads from Ha the Unclear will hit the main stage. In 2017 they played to a sell-out crowd at the Harvest Concert.
You do NOT want to miss this. Upfront we have Big Scout and Team Scary.....local and loud. ... more
NZDC are New Zealand’s premier AC/DC Experience. School-boy suit and all, they offer mind-blowing resemblance to the legendary AC/DC. Performing songs from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era, you'll be seeing one ... more