Nelson South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with kites flying in the sky, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Nelson South attractions

Nelson College

8.4/10 (54 reviews)
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Activities

Cruise passengers love our walking tours!

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

NZ$58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

NZ$195
per adult
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

NZ$3,953
per traveller
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
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Our pick of the best Nelson South Hotel Deals

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$126 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$126
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The meals were excellent we had crispy chicken and salad twice it was tht good 👍"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
230 Vanguard Street Nelson
The price is NZ$109 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$109
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Victory ...
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
26 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$156 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$156
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"We’re back again. It’s the warm welcome, the high level of cleanliness and comfy beds that have us returning again and again!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Admirals Motor Inn
Townhouse Haven - Modern, Spa, close to Nelson Central! Pets welcome.

Townhouse Haven - Modern, Spa, close to Nelson Central! Pets welcome.

Nelson Nelson
The price is NZ$205 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$205
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Victory Square and Fairfield Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"Hot tub was nice"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Townhouse Haven - Modern, Spa, close to Nelson Central! Pets welcome.
A stunning boutique apartment ideally nestled in the heart of vibrant Nelson City

A stunning boutique apartment ideally nestled in the heart of vibrant Nelson City

Nelson Nelson
The price is NZ$546 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$546
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Fairfield Park and Flamedaisy Glass ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
great stay
"Great stay, good location, really needed another couple of weeks as there's so much to do in & around Nelson area. Thanks again Gavin"

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

A stunning boutique apartment ideally nestled in the heart of vibrant Nelson City
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$125 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$125
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Tides Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Nelson South

Find the best Nelson South areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nelson South
Learn more about Nelson South
A coastal town with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a road with vehicles, and a large mountain in the background.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and calm sea.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

Toi Toi

Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

A white concrete structure with a triangular shape, attached to a metal pole.
Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Open Photo by Mark Wilkinson

Maitai

If you're spending some time in Maitai, Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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