Tides Hotel - Nelson
-41.26931, 173.2837372Overview
3.5-star riverside hotel in central Nelson with heated outdoor pool and onsite Tides Bar and Eatery
Accommodation
Tides Hotel offers 55 studios and suites, many with riverfront balconies. Each room features a spa shower or spa bath, plus a kitchenette in select studios. The King Executive Studio includes a separate seating area and views of the tidal river.
Dining
The onsite Tides Bar and Eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner using fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy an à la carte menu with dishes like Nelson pork belly and a dedicated kids' menu. Happy hour at the bar offers discounted local wines and craft beers.
Wellness & Recreation
The heated outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally and surrounded by sun loungers. Tides Hotel provides complimentary bicycle rental for exploring the Maitai River trail. A guest laundry on each floor makes outdoor stays convenient after hiking in Abel Tasman National Park.
Business & Events
Tides Hotel has two air-conditioned, soundproof meeting rooms with natural light and blackout curtains. These venues can accommodate up to 40 guests for conferences or private dinners. Free on-site parking includes accessible spots and an electric vehicle charging station.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits on the banks of the Maitai River, a 5-minute walk from Nelson's city center. Nelson Links Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away, and Tahunanui Beach is reachable within 10 minutes by car. Abel Tasman National Park is a 15-minute drive from Tides Hotel Nelson.
- Riverside: Overlooking the Maitai River in central Nelson
- Rooms: Studios with kitchenettes and spa showers
- Dining: Tides Bar and Eatery with local cuisine
- Recreation: Heated outdoor pool and bicycle rental
- Business: Soundproof event spaces with natural light
- Green: Eco-friendly practices and EV charging station
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Double beds1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Seasonal outdoor pool
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
Room view
- River view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Tides Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 54 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Nelson, NSN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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