| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. less than 300m from both the maitai river and nelson haven, this modern motel is a minute's walk from trafalgar park and an 11-minute walk from nelson provincial museum. there's a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a guest laundry and a bbq area. the polished studios and 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and dvd players, plus kitchens. there's no air-conditioning. most units have whirlpool baths, and 1 upgraded suite has a 2-person spa bath. amenities include continental or hot breakfast for a fee; parking is included
Nelson Airport 12 min
Centre of New Zealand Monument (5 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (2 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Boulder Bank (4 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Natureland Wildlife Trust (8 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Suter Art Gallery (14 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Southern Wilderness (5 min) Cable Bay Adventure Park (12 min) Helibike Nelson (4 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (11 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Founders Heritage Park (13 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. The Nelson Market (9 min) Christ Church Cathedral (14 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Queen's Gardens (15 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Tāhunanui Beach (6 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (5 min) | 
