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Tides Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.
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A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $74
$64 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large floral mural, a bed with multiple pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a drawer unit.

Riverfront Studio Spa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a remote control, and a phone.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a purple armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall mural of birds and flowers.

Accessible Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a purple armchair, and artwork on the walls.

Studio Spa - Twin

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a door leading to another room.

Studio Spa Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Executive Studio Spa

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Executive Studio Spa Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a wall painting.

Studio Spa Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a floral mural.

Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a floral wall mural.

Riverfront Studio Double Spa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of trees and a body of water, and a balcony with a chair.

Riverfront Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small drawer, and a wall-mounted phone.

Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

A stay at Tides Hotel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Trafalgar Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Anzac Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Montgomery Square.

What's nearby

  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nelson Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Founders Heritage Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel offers 47 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Tides Restaurant.Bar, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tides Restaurant.Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 27 for adults and NZD 12 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tides Restaurant.Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Null
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 12.00 to 27.00 for adults, and NZD 12.00 to 18.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 20.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Nelson Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Trailways Nelson
Trailways Nelson Hotel
Tides Hotel Hotel
Tides Hotel Nelson
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel Hotel Nelson

Tides Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars Will be staying again on our next trip to Nelson
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice accommodations within a short walk to the CDB. Room was clean and the staff was friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here as the service is great. Location is perfect and the food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this hotel & NZ owned 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Place was clean and tidy staff wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, comfy bed. In a good location. Bar and food on site. Super happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very handy location to town. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Having said that restaurant meals were very good at Tides. If staying in winter make sure you turn the heated floor on in the bathroom 😄
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic restaurant, clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to central city area, good parking,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I wish I can give the Tides Hotel 10 stars!! Hotel is conveniently located close to the city centre. Their food in the restaurant is delicious!! Staff friendly and very customer focussed…nothing is too much asked!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and superb location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Limited on site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night in Nelson. Very comfy bed and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel on the river close to downtown and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My stay at Tides was comfortable, the staff was helpful and quick to communicate and the room was impeccably clean. The only issue was the garbage bins and toilet bins were not lined with bin bags- though I did make a last minute booking. Excellent location. Overall experience was 9.5/10 Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very close to city centre - big room on first floor ( no elevator sadly) good restaurant - hotel phoned me to confirm my check in time Second stay and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small ,but very well appointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Nice hotel, but noisy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were helpful,room was clean walking distance to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026