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Greenacres Golf Course

A modern, single-story mobile home with a covered patio area, two chairs, and a small table.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with chairs, and a television.

1. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond

Mike

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.

2. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

A pool area with a wooden deck, rope barrier, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

David

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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 large tree trunk centerpiece, wooden bar stools, and a sign indicating 'Silence Court Sitting'.

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

4. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

Monica

NZ$134

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A courtyard with a round wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and white railings.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher. There is a small table and chairs in the adjacent room.

5. Queen Street Studios

Richmond

Tiffany

NZ$162

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a bench, surrounded by a covered patio.

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.

6. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Shirl

NZ$126

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A beach with clear skies and gentle waves.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a dark roof, surrounded by vegetation.

A terrace with a view of a vineyard, a wooden bench, and two chairs.

7. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby

Anonymous traveller

NZ$199

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

8. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Nathan

NZ$153

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

9. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui

Shayne

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a pool, a green lawn, and mountains in the background.

A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a view of hills.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a green field and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

10. Parkside Motel

Richmond

Kirk

NZ$214

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a parking area.

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

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

A motel with a sign indicating it is vacant, a stone wall, and a fence.

11. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Richmond

Lauren

NZ$197

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

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

12. Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

Stephen

NZ$122

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a white chair.

A motel reception area with outdoor seating and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bed with a red blanket, and a painting on the wall.

13. Balmoral Motel

Tahunanui

Casey

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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".

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

14. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

Kaea

NZ$124

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade and red-tiled roofs.

A cozy room with a glass table, a sofa, and a bed with patterned bedding.

A stone urn with a draped fabric detail, set in a well-manicured garden with dense green hedges and a building in the background.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a sofa, chairs, and a small table.

15. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Tahunanui

Tharon

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a radiator, and a wall-mounted heater.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

16. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

Beverly

NZ$123

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a wood-burning stove, and a cozy seating area with a bookshelf and a pink sign.

A wooden shelf with various kitchen items, including a red kettle, glass jars, and wicker baskets labeled with numbers.

A group of people toasting with wine glasses in a bar setting with a wine bottle shelf in the background.

17. The Pear Orchard Lodge

Hope

Jason

NZ$243

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

18. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

Jodi

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A row of yellow buildings with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and mature trees.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink. There is a sofa in the adjacent living area and a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

19. Greens Motel

Annesbrook

Mark

NZ$186

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

20. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Nicholas

NZ$108

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Stay near popular Best Island attractions

Greenacres Golf Course

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Best Island at Greenacres Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

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Top Best Island Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Best Island

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous stay, thankyou!! Close to everything! Food in the restaurant was exceptional - breakfast & dinner 🍽 dinner...."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"While the property is well presented and the rooms and housekeeping very good, the same cannot be said about the staff. The front desk reception staff member spent over 10 minutes on a phone call before acknowledging my presence (and another guest checking in at the same time) and providing the room key. The staff in general around the property seem very ambivalent - customer service is certainly not part of their mantra."

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay. Views were spectacular. Would definitely go again"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing place to stay. Walkable to town, friendly staff, parking, mini kitchen, in room laundry, pool, clean. Great value. Highly recommended."

The Beachcomber Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"So convenient to the beautiful Sandy beach and a large selection of activities. Great shopping from Nelson to Richmond. Well priced and very helpful and friendly staff😘"

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Owner very helpful and friendly on arrival,"

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"b"

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"Very comfortable place to stay. Handy to everything."

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Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

NZ$86

25 Aug - 26 Aug

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

NZ$92

3 Sept - 4 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

230 Vanguard Street Nelson

NZ$103

28 Aug - 29 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

NZ$129

12 Sept - 13 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (71 reviews)

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

NZ$133

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)

Kaiteriteri Abel Tasman Inlet Views

479 Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Rd Kaiteriteri Tasman

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What hotels in Best Island offer free breakfast?

In Best Island, the Enchanting waterside stay in a truly unspoilt place... offers complimentary breakfast.This highly-rated property, with a great 10.0 review score, provides guests with a delightful start to their day. Beyond the free breakfast, visitors can enjoy mountain views, a kitchen for self-catering, and a patio or deck for relaxation. For those interested in outdoor activities, mountain biking is available nearby.

What are the most romantic hotels in Best Island for couples?

For a truly romantic escape in Best Island, the Enchanting waterside stay in a truly unspoilt place... is an excellent choice for couples.This highly-rated accommodation, boasting a superb 10.0 review rating, offers stunning mountain and water views, creating a picturesque setting for a romantic getaway. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, as well as private patio and deck areas, superb for enjoying the serene surroundings together. For adventurous couples, mountain biking is available nearby.

When is the best time to go to Best Island?

The best time to visit Best Island is typically during the warmer months, from December to February, when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the coast.During these summer months, you can expect long, sunny days with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. This period is superb for exploring the island's beaches, swimming in the sea, and indulging in water sports like kayaking or paddleboarding. The coastal tracks and walking trails are also at their most enjoyable when the weather is dry and bright.Couples looking for a romantic getaway will find these months offer the superb conditions for scenic walks, picnics on secluded beaches, and enjoying sunsets over the Tasman Sea. Many of the island's boutique accommodations also offer outdoor dining options which are best experienced in the summer.Families will appreciate the warm, settled weather for beach days and exploring the island's natural attractions without the worry of rain. The calm waters around the island are particularly inviting for children during this time.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Best Island.

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One Key™—Expedia's free travel rewards program—gives you instant access to discounts with Member Prices on Best Island hotels. Plus, you'll earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible bookings to use on future trips. Booking an Expedia hotel and flight package is another great way to save, where bundling can result in significant savings. *Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands.

How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Best Island?

Prices for hotels in Best Island often vary, but you can find a great deal from NZ$86 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by 'Price: low to high' for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for Best Island hotels

1. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

2. Saxton Lodge

3. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

4. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Queen Street Studios

6. The Beachcomber Hotel

7. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

8. Beaches Nelson

9. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10. Parkside Motel

11. Gladstone Motel Nelson

12. Arrow Motel Apartments

13. Balmoral Motel

14. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

15. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

16. Arcadia Motel

17. The Pear Orchard Lodge

18. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

19. Greens Motel

20. Tides Hotel

Stay near popular Best Island attractions

Greenacres Golf Course

Top Best Island Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Best Island

Tides Hotel

Palazzo Motor Lodge

The Hotel Nelson

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Sails Nelson

Quest Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

More cheap accommodation in Best Island

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Happy Apple Backpackers

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Kaiteriteri Abel Tasman Inlet Views

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