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Captain's garden B'nB

Richmond (Near Nelson)

Set within 19 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 20 km of Trafalgar Park in Richmond, Captain's garden B'nB offers accommodation with seating area.

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Saige
From
New Zealand
Such a beautiful home. Well maintained gardens, beautiful rooms all with bathrooms. Big beautiful kitchen perfect for large groups. In a private remote area right off the main rd. Will definitely be booking this place again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$103.53
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Nelson and nearby

Bridge Backpackers

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,326 reviews

Bridge Backpackers is ideally located in the centre of Nelson, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$52.15 per night

YHA Nelson

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, YHA Nelson is located in the centre of Nelson, 600 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

From US$65.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews

Set in Nelson, 700 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Palace Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$42.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews

Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson...

From US$54.64 per night

Villa on Milton

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Villa on Milton features a patio and is located in Nelson, within just 1.6 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 1.3 km of Trafalgar Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

Situated directly opposite Nelson Hospital and 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson’s town centre, this holiday park offers free gas BBQs, bicycle rental and a children’s playground with a trampoline.

From US$54.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Just 500 metres from Tahunanui Beach, Balmoral Motel boasts a solar-heated outdoor pool and self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.

From US$97.63 per night

The Nelson Loft

Nelson
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

In a central area of Nelson, located within a short distance of Trafalgar Park and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Nelson Loft offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a...

From US$335.31 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Riverside can be found in Nelson, close to Trafalgar Park and less than 1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Malthouse Lane City Apartment 2 is located in Nelson and offers a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Malthouse Lane City Apartment 3 is situated in Nelson and offers a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated in Nelson, less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park and a 10-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Malthouse Lane City Apartment 4 offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 5 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 4 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

In a central area of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 3 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Right in the centre of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Beautiful urban apartment 1 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

In the centre of Nelson, located within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 3 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Right in the heart of Nelson, situated within a short distance of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park, Inner City Apartments - 1 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Situated in Nelson with Trafalgar Park and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson nearby, Maitai River Romance - in Town features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Nelson, 700 metres from Trafalgar Park and 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Havenview City Apartment offers a garden and air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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Guest House on Grove - short walk to Nelson city centre is a recently renovated apartment in Nelson, near Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Urban Haven 2-Bed Retreat has a patio and is situated in Nelson, within just 700 metres of Trafalgar Park and 1.1 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

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Avg. price/night: US$54.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
The room was comfortable and in the ideal location for my NMIT-run weekend. We really enjoyed having dinner at the restaurant below. Great place to stay on a budget - highly recommended.
Guest review by
Jonni
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$56.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,007 reviews
Staff were super friendly and offered me a lot of help, laundry was the cheapest so far I’ve done in New Zealand. The beds, bathroom, kitchen are very clean. Location is good, was in a quiet neighborhood and still close to the city center.
Guest review by
Dahui
Solo traveller