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Check availability on Mapua Family Hotels

Tonight
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Tomorrow
22 Aug - 23 Aug
This weekend
21 Aug - 23 Aug
Next weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug

Our top choices for Mapua family-friendly hotels

1. Waterfront Classic Kiwi Bach

Waterfront Classic Kiwi Bach
Mapua
NZ$445
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Waterfront Classic Kiwi Bach

2. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Nelson
  • Kid-friendly paradise on the bay with premium entertainment, modern rooms, and beach access just steps away.
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

3. Pet, Child and ECO Friendly Holiday Home

Pet, Child and ECO Friendly Holiday Home
Mapua (Ruby Bay)
NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Pet, Child and ECO Friendly Holiday Home

4. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Nelson
  • Coastal getaway offers family-friendly fun, with cots and laundry facilities just minutes from Isel Park.
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Tides Hotel

6. Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge
Port Nelson
NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Harbourside Lodge

7. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Tahunanui
  • Family paradise at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park offers mini golf, playground, and trampoline fun steps from the sandy shore.
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8. The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
Britannia Heights
  • Coastal comfort for families, with complimentary bicycles, baby essentials, and stunning ocean views just steps from the beach.
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Wheelhouse Inn

9. Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel
Tahunanui
NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Arcadia Motel

10. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
  • Kid-friendly fun awaits in Nelson with premium channels, games, and bicycle rentals just steps from Queens Gardens.
NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Palazzo Motor Lodge
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Mapua

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Top Mapua Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We had a top stay in the Ambassador room! Totally appropriate for the ambassadors that we are. :-) The owners couldn't be more helpful if you wanted them to be, I wish all motels/hotels were as good as the Palazzo! Cheers! Dave"
David 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Palazzo Motor Lodge
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

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."
Danielle 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

8/10 Good
"Locality"
Dayveen 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Tides Hotel
Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

8/10 Good
"The staff were friendly"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Kimi Ora Eco Resort
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Owner very helpful and friendly on arrival,"
Simon 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Sails Nelson
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"b"
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Quest Nelson
 Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good
"Very comfortable place to stay. Handy to everything."
Shayne 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Frequently asked questions

What's Mapua like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Mapua is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The beaches, island setting and adventure tours are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Fly into Nelson (NSN), which is located 7.4 mi (12 km) from the city centre.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Mapua?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Mapua is 1538 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Mapua?
While you are visiting Mapua, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Mapua Wharf and Richmond Mall. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park.

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