some have sitting areas, whirlpool baths and/or kitchenettes. breakfast is available. complimentary perks include access to a nearby gym and parking. ranging from rooms and suites to studios, the casual quarters offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as minifridges, and balconies or terraces. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set along the shores of the maitai river, this straightforward hotel in the city centre is a 7-minute walk from the nelson provincial museum, a 13-minute walk from queen's gardens and 6 km from tahunanui beach. other amenities consist of an outdoor pool, meeting space, and a restaurant with a riverside terrace Nelson Airport 13 min
Queen's Gardens (13 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. The Suter Art Gallery (12 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Boulder Bank (5 min) Lighthouse and harbor Miyazu Japanese Garden (3 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (3 min) Tāhunanui Beach (7 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Founders Heritage Park (3 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (13 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Christ Church Cathedral (12 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Natureland Wildlife Trust (9 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Centre of New Zealand Monument (6 min) Helibike Nelson (5 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (8 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. The Nelson Market (9 min) Southern Wilderness (2 min) |