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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Barry

$80 nightly

$92 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

2. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

Ray

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

3. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Glennis

$67 nightly

$78 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

4. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Anna

$67 nightly

$79 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

5. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Diane

$59 nightly

$68 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

Suzannah

$91 nightly

$106 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a glass of orange juice on the counter.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

7. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Jason

$108 nightly

$126 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A brick building with a pond in front, a wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

8. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Tilson

$82 nightly

$94 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

9. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

Nathan

$59 nightly

$68 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.

A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

10. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

Gabrielle

$78 nightly

$90 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a window above the sink.

11. Palms Motel

Nelson City Centre

Michael

$73 nightly

$86 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A beach with clear skies and gentle waves.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a central island, and a refrigerator.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a dark roof, surrounded by vegetation.

12. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby

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$104 nightly

$121 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A sign for Arcadia Motel advertising amenities like fully equipped modern studio apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, free unlimited UFB WiFi, solar heated pool, guest laundry, and a guest select full package of sport and movie channels.

13. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

Beverly

$65 nightly

$76 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.

14. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Michael Diana

$101 nightly

$119 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Total with taxes and fees

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A modern, clean hallway with a potted plant, glass railing, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

15. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Karla

$82 nightly

$94 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A motel with a paved driveway, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a glass dining table, black chairs, a flower vase, a kitchenette, and a bed in the background.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the street and hills in the background.

16. Kings Gate Motel

The Wood

"We had the small room, it was adequate for our needs, hot plate, microwave, fridge, all we needed was there, was very clean and tidy, bed was firm and very comfortable, very large spa bath, which was lovely. Latch on toilet window was broken couldn't find anyone to tell before we left, everything in the unit was well maintained, and clean, outside needed a bit of tidying , we would definitely return to stay."

William

$60 nightly

$69 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.

17. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

$97 nightly

$112 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A building with the sign "QUEST" at the top, featuring multiple windows and a modern architectural design.

A modern living room with a dining table, a sofa, a green armchair, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with green sofas.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

18. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Robyn

$72 nightly

$84 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting of a beach scene.

A row of yellow buildings with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and mature trees.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink. There is a sofa in the adjacent living area and a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

19. Greens Motel

Annesbrook

Mark

$83 nightly

$95 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel with a reception area, a landscaped garden with various plants and a gravel pathway, and a building with a red roof.

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a hillside backdrop.

20. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui

Ian

$69 nightly

$80 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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Stay near popular Best Island attractions

Greenacres Golf Course

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Best Island at Greenacres Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

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Top Best Island Hotel Reviews

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel. Excellent option for business or leisure"

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"We can highly recommend this motel. The Location is good, our room was really nice with an outdoor sitting area and great amenities, The host is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to share it."

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good value. Very clean and all amenities that you need. Great sized bed and comfortable. Near road , so was a bit noisey unfortunately."

Harbourside Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Trop bien situé. WoW"

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Regular visitor. Great as always. Staff helpful and friendly. Thanks Team."

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"My third time staying here and it is a very convenient location near the airport and conference facility."

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Funky and overlooks the estuary."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful amenities, helpful and informative staff, and nice extras make this an ideal stopover on the way north."

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A great and cozy place to stay with a wonderful view to the beach. Breakfast was delicious. Jane at the front desk made our stay very special."

More cheap stays in Best Island

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

$30 nightly

$35 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

$50 nightly

$59 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

59 Rutherford St Nelson

$54 nightly

$62 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

80 Tahunanui Drive Nelson

$69 nightly

$79 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

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8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Best Island?

The best area to stay in Best Island is the main settlement around Kaiteriteri Beach, known for its golden sands and access to the Abel Tasman National Park.This area is the primary hub for visitors, offering a range of accommodations, dining options, and activity providers. Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road is the main thoroughfare, lined with cafes and shops leading directly to the beachfront. It's the gateway to the aquatic park and offers direct access to water taxis and boat tours. This location is ideal for couples seeking an active and scenic getaway.For families, the area around Little Kaiteriteri Beach offers a quieter, more secluded experience. It's just a short walk or drive from the main Kaiteriteri Beach but provides a more relaxed environment with calmer waters, making it superb for children. Accommodations here often include self-catering options, providing convenience for family meals.

What hotels in Best Island offer free breakfast?

For a hotel in Best Island that offers free breakfast, consider Enchanting waterside stay in a truly unspoilt place...This hotel, with an exceptional 10.0 rating, provides complimentary breakfast, along with mountain views, a kitchen, and a deck or patio. Guests can also enjoy mountain biking in the nearby location.

What are the most romantic hotels in Best Island for couples?

For a romantic stay in Best Island, consider the Enchanting waterside stay in a truly unspoilt place...This accommodation, with a superb 10.0 review rating, offers stunning water and mountain views, providing a serene backdrop for couples. Guests can enjoy a private kitchen, a deck or patio, and easy access to mountain biking trails nearby, superb for an adventurous yet intimate getaway.

When is the best time to go to Best Island?

The best time to visit Best Island is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, great for outdoor activities.During this period, the island experiences its highest temperatures, averaging around 24°C (75°F), and minimal rainfall. This makes it ideal for enjoying the island's many beaches, water sports, and hiking trails.Families will find this time particularly appealing for beach days and exploring the island's natural beauty, as the warm waters are great for swimming and snorkeling. Couples can also enjoy romantic sunsets and dining al fresco.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Best Island.

How much is the nightly rate at a Best Island hotel?

Prices for hotels in Best Island often vary, but you can find a great deal from $35 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Best Island hotels

1. Harbourside Nelson

2. The Hotel Nelson

3. Palazzo Motor Lodge

4. The Beachcomber Hotel

5. Tides Hotel

6. The Sails Nelson

7. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

8. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

9. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. Palms Motel

12. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

13. Arcadia Motel

14. Century Park Motor Lodge

15. Beaches Nelson

16. Kings Gate Motel

17. Saxton Lodge

18. Quest Nelson

19. Greens Motel

20. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Stay near popular Best Island attractions

Greenacres Golf Course

Top Best Island Hotel Reviews

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Harbourside Nelson

Quest Nelson

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tides Hotel

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

More cheap stays in Best Island

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Bridge Backpackers

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