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Harbourside Lodge

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor | Water view
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Marina View
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Standard Studio, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Marina View | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, Marina View

Studio, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Harbour View Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
4 Duncan Street, Port Nelson, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Harbourside Lodge

Upscale hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market, Harbourside Lodge provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, beach towels and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Harbourside Lodge boast perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Harbourside Lodge
Harbourside Lodge Nelson
Harbourside Nelson
Harbourside Lodge Hotel
Harbourside Lodge Nelson
Harbourside Lodge Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbourside Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbourside Lodge?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbourside Lodge on 9 Jul 2025 start from NZ$161.09, including 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.

How much is parking at Harbourside Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbourside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harbourside Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Harbourside Lodge located?

Located in Port Nelson, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Trafalgar Park, Nelson Market and Christ Church Cathedral. Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Harbourside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 582 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport easy trip to City Centre Receptionist very friendly continental breakfast nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and check in was easy. Nice continental breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved having the upstairs room with the view of the marina, and the privacy that the room offered. The complimentary continental breakfast every morning was great. The kitchen was limited but offered a good choice of hot drinks. The staff were great and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room looking at the marina. Very clean & tidy. A 15 minute walk to the CBD
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbly clean rooms and excellent breakfast provided. Hostess friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The harbourside lodge is in a excellent location, very quiet. The staff are very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Short walk into town centre via trails. Staff friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and attractive with a lovely view over the Marina. The staff were very nice and the breakfast room well equipped and a good selection of continental breakfast items. It's not far from the city center with great dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view out over the harbor and away from the Noyes downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal - a 20 minute walk into town or the same along the coast to the fantastic Boat shed Restaurant. The bed was extremely comfortable and the views of the harbour excellent. A friendly host too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot in the port area. Nice restaurant right next door. Super easy to walk into town. Staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel, walking distance to bus station and CBD. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room looking over the harbor. Nice continental breakfast in the morning. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located at the port which is great if you enjoy a short walk to the city. Clean and comfortable with and includes a simple but adequate breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot right in the port area over looking the water. Restaurant right next door. Basic motel amenities, but clean, friendly and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was a sweet touch. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely before/after stay for our hike.

We had a great stay here. It was a great location for before/after our hike. The rooms were lovely & clean & the manager was great! Lovely marina views & a lovely simple breakfast to get you going in the morning. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated and well kept small motel overlooking the marina. Spacious modern rooms. Great staff. Good free continental breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff/service was great. Located in the port area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.Nice view of Marina.Breakfast included in price.Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel but completely modernized. Fantastic staff, clean and very comfortable room, wonderful complimentary breakfast. I also liked that it’s away from the busy streets coming into Nelson and close enough but also far enough away from the CBD. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this property, especially our little ‘patio’ overlooking the boats in the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dot

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the marina. The room was clean and updated. Would stay here agsin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful stay very friendly staff and great location restaurant next door very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024