breakfast (fee) is served in a relaxed restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. there's also a japanese restaurant a bar and a cafe. room service is available 24/7. this down-to-earth hotel in a concrete building set on a tree-lined street is a 4-minute walk from the nelson provincial museum and 14 minutes' walk from the trafalgar park sports stadium. suites add separate living/dining rooms and kitchenettes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and a sauna. featuring flat-screen tvs, the straightforward rooms also have free wi-fi, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking (fee) and bike rentals are also available Nelson Airport 10 min
Centre of New Zealand Monument (4 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (4 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Boulder Bank (8 min) Lighthouse and harbor Christ Church Cathedral (5 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Queen's Gardens (11 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Southern Wilderness (10 min) The Nelson Market (6 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (6 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Natureland Wildlife Trust (11 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (9 min) The Suter Art Gallery (12 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (10 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Tāhunanui Beach (8 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Founders Heritage Park (6 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Helibike Nelson (5 min) |