Luxury hotels in Nelson

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Nelson. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Sails Nelson Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Motel. The Sails offers luxurious 5-star accommodation with free Ultra Fast WIFI, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony or patio. Guests enjoy free bicycle rental and free on-site parking. The modern accommodation offers a lounge area with a 65 inch LED 4K TV. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel benches. Some accommodation also offers a spa bath. The Sails Nelson is just 450 metres from Nelson’s shops and restaurants, and 15 minutes’ walk from Nelson Cathedral. Tahunanui Beach is 8 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 282 NZD.

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• 2 Baywick Inn Bed & Breakfast Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. This New "Victorian" cottage built in 2010 to match original house on the front of the property in a quiet location along the Brook Stream, just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Nelson. Free bicycle rentals and free Wi-Fi are included. Guests at the Baywick Inn can relax in the sitting room with cosy fireplace, enjoying a complimentary glass of port wine or sherry. Fresh flowers are provided in your room on a regular basis. Cooked and continental breakfasts are made to order and include fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables, plus homemade toasted muesli, blueberry French toast, omelettes and frittatas. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Baywick Inn Bed & Breakfast is a 15-minute drive from Nelson Golf Links and Nelson Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 195 NZD.

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• 3 Palazzo Motor Lodge Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments. The self-catering apartments also include free unlimited WiFi, and a Smart TV. All apartments include a designer kitchenette with dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Most feature a balcony or patio and some apartments boast a spa bath. Palazzo Motor Lodge is a 10-minute walk from Trafalgar Park. Nelson Airport and Nelson Golf Club (Nelson Golf Links) are a 15-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 192 NZD.

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• 4 Century Park Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Century Park offers 5-star Accommodation in Nelson, just a 5-minute flat walk from award-winning restaurants and bars and Nelson's CBD. All apartments offer free high-speed unlimited WiFi, free parking for every unit, fully equipped kitchenettes, and Italian-tiled private bathrooms. All 14 well-appointed apartments at Century Park have a private balcony or patio. They all feature a 50" Smart TV with free Netflix and free spark sport. There are computer work stations with USB fast charging ports, and most apartments also have a private spa bath. Each apartment includes a designer kitchenette, fully equipped with refrigerator, hobs, dishwasher and microwave. The property is 1 hours’ drive from Able Tasman and several wineries. Century Park is a 5-minute drive from the Grampians Reserve. The hotel is less than 15 minutes' away by car from Nelson Golf Links. Nelson Airport is 6.5 km away. There are two electric vehicle charging stations for guests and public. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 197 NZD.

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• 5 Joya Garden & Villa Studios Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Guest house. Built in 1908, this eco-friendly property offers refurbished accommodation with free internet access. Guests enjoy lovely gardens which offer hammocks and gazebos. Joya is located in a quiet area of Nelson, just 3 minutes’ drive from the popular Morrison Street Cafe. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Montgomery Square and 15 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport. Each apartment and room feature wooden flooring and are decorated with local and international artworks. All accommodation offers a refrigerator. Some include cooking facilities. Joya Garden & Villa Studios are surrounded by gardens home to a variety of birds and offering terrace patios. There is a stream and 3 waterfalls that connect to a small goldfish pond. Several restaurants and cafés are within 15 minutes’ walk. The property features a garden with organically grown fruits, vegetables and herbs for guest use. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 95 NZD.

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• 6 Delorenzo Studio Apartments Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom. Some apartments feature a spa bath. Fully air-conditioned, each studio comes with a DVD player, a flat-screen TV and a balcony with outdoor furniture. The attached kitchenette features a stove, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a barbecue area available for guests’ use. Baggage storage is provided. The property offers an in-room dining service for dinner. Studio Apartments Delorenzo is 250 metres from the centre of Nelson. It is a 12-minute drive from Nelson Golf Links and a 15-minute drive from the Nelson Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 185 NZD.

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• 7 Beaches Nelson Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, Beaches Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony or patio. It features a barbecue area, free bicycle rental and free WiFi. Beaches Nelson is 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson Golf Links, Nelson Airport and Central Nelson. The famous Christ Church Cathedral are each a 10-minute drive away. This is an ideal base for whn you are walking the iconic Abel Tasman track. A kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each air-conditioned apartment has flat-screen satellite TV. Most also have a double spa bath. The motel also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 252 NZD.

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• 8 Cedar Grove Motor Lodge Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Cedar Grove Motor Lodge offers modern accommodation in the centre of Nelson. Rooms at Cedar Grove feature flat-screen TV’s with satellite channels. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi and there is free on-site parking for cars. The spacious rooms at Cedar Grove Motor Lodge have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, open dining and lounge areas. Each room also has a furnished outdoor space where guests can relax in the fresh air. Cedar Grove Motor Lodge also provides a self-service laundry. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 190 NZD.

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• 9 Honeysuckle House Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Hostel. Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Christ Church Cathedral in Nelson, Honeysuckle House has a tranquil garden with native trees and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is around a 20-minute walk from Trafalgar Park, 6 km from Tahunanui Beach and 7 km from World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum. The Victorian style property features a fully-equipped shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Coffee, tea, herbs, cookies and ice-cream are provided, as well as bread and milk. Guests at Honeysuckle House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like hiking. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 10 km from the property. The property have a fabulous tranquil garden with beautiful flowers. Sit back and relax with a wine or read a book. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 28 NZD.

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• 10 Parautane Lodge Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Parautane Lodge enjoys a private and tranquil setting, boasting spectacular views of Tasman Bay and the mountains of Arthur Range. This luxurious property offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Each tastefully decorated room features local artwork and French-style doors that open onto a balcony. All rooms offer air conditioning, TV, and a large en suite bathroom with free toiletries and bathrobes. You can request for picnic supplies, which includes blankets, glasses and utensils. The property has a secluded spa pool. Massages are available upon a prior arrangement. Guests enjoy both cooked and continental breakfast options. The cooked option features bacon, eggs, tomato, mushrooms and French toast. Parautane Lodge is a 12-minute drive from the cafes and markets of Nelson. It is a 15-minute drive from Nelson Art Gallery and a 90-minute drive from Marlborough Vineyards. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 350 NZD.

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• 11 Bridge Backpackers Nelson, New Zealand

  

  Hostel. Stay in the heart of Nelson. Bridge Backpackers is ideally located in Nelson, and has a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk. Haulashore Island is 2.6 km away and Tahunanui is 4.3 km from the hostel. All guest rooms feature bed linen. You can play darts at this 5-star hostel, and the area is popular for hiking. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Trafalgar Park and Port Nelson. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 7 km from Bridge Backpackers. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 30 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!