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

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

1. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Bask in the coastal beauty at this hotel, just a 5-minute drive from dramatic black sand beaches with complimentary towels provided.

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

NZ$122

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a dining table, a sofa, a green armchair, and a lamp.

3. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

NZ$140

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view of boats and mountains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of the marina, and a clear sky.

4. Harbourside Lodge

Port Nelson

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a vanity with storage, and a separate bathtub area.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

5. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

NZ$191

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

6. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

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

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

7. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Unwind near Tahunanui Beach Reserve with beach towels provided and a five-minute stroll to golden sands and swimmable waters.

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A room with a desk, two chairs, a TV, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a trash bin.

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

A balcony with two white chairs and a small table with a plant.

8. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Beach getaway bliss with pristine shores just a quick 4-minute drive away, offering sun-drenched relaxation and coastal charm.

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Beach hotels with pools in Top of the South

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.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A reception area with a curved counter, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

NZ$126

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

NZ$154

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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.

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

Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

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.

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

NZ$146

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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.

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

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

Balmoral Motel

Tahunanui

NZ$109

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A sign for Arcadia Motel advertising amenities like fully equipped modern studio apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, free unlimited UFB WiFi, solar heated pool, guest laundry, and a guest select full package of sport and movie channels.

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

Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Top of the South

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.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

A room with a view of a street outside, a chain barrier, and a chair with a cushion.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A waterfront hotel with a red-tiled roof, balconies, and a boat docked nearby.

Harbourside Lodge

Port Nelson

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A reception area with a curved counter, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.

The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

NZ$126

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

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

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A bar area with wooden decor, a counter with various items, and a display case with pastries.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden through sliding doors, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

NZ$361

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

NZ$194

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.

A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A beach with sand dunes and rocky outcrops.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A two-story house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden path leading to the entrance.

Ratanui Lodge

Pohara

NZ$443

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Top of the South

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.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A waterfront property with a boat docked in front of a yellow building with a red roof.

A room with a view of a street outside, a chain barrier, and a chair with a cushion.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A waterfront hotel with a red-tiled roof, balconies, and a boat docked nearby.

Harbourside Lodge

Port Nelson

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

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

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

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A hotel with a reception area, a landscaped garden with various plants and a gravel pathway, and a building with a red roof.

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui

NZ$144

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

NZ$154

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

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

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".

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

NZ$127

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

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

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A bar area with wooden decor, a counter with various items, and a display case with pastries.

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui

NZ$114

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden through sliding doors, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

NZ$361

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great staff"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"in the centre of picton town was quiet, affordable and clean"

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."

The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice stay"