Title: Visit Maitai: 2026 Maitai, Nelson Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Maitai](https://expedia.com/Maitai-Nelson-Hotels.0-n693056765483057152-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Nelson](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nelson](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Maitai](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Maitai.d693056765483057152.Car-Rental-Guide)[Maitai Vacations](https://expedia.com/Maitai.d693056765483057152.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Maitai ## Nelson ![Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056765483057152/f54ae218-b0da-4a9d-ac5e-3394447973ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056765483057152/f54ae218-b0da-4a9d-ac5e-3394447973ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Maitai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nelson Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Nelson.dx2600) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Centre of New Zealand Monument 5/5(4 reviews) You can find out about the history of Nelson with a trip to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Centre-Of-New-Zealand-Monument-Maitai.d553248635754717969.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson. [](https://expedia.com/Brook-Waimarama-Sanctuary-Nelson.d553248635975478023.Vacation-Attraction) #### Botanical Reserve Find out about the history of Nelson with a stop at Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Botanical-Reserve-Maitai.d553248621526967093.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waahi Taakaro Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Waahi-Taakaro-Golf-Club-Maitai.d553248621561636520.Vacation-Attraction) #### Trafalgar Park 4.5/5(19 reviews) Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Trafalgar-Park-The-Wood.d6219593.Vacation-Attraction) #### Christ Church Cathedral 4.5/5(14 reviews) After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Christ-Church-Cathedral-Nelson-City-Centre.d6112786.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Epic Skydive over Abel Tasman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45277787/3962422c-979c-4272-858b-55d4df1ba32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman $495 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/18.a45277787.activity-details) ![Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44732155/0f9e1ee4-6216-4b13-873a-b0f7dac5b649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing $2,061 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/abel-tasman-national-park-helicopter-flight-with-landing.a44732155.activity-details) ![Nelson: Helicopter Flight with Mountain Landing & Bay Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45046659/da9e5d91-93d7-4f73-b665-3a1162c5d0d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nelson: Helicopter Flight with Mountain Landing & Bay Views $1,237 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nelson-helicopter-flight-with-mountain-landing-bay-views.a45046659.activity-details) [See all activities in Nelson](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Maitai Hotel Deals ![The Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/3649c2cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Nelson 40 Waimea Road Nelson $76 nightly $89 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) No i We were not allowed in as, although closing time was advertised as 9pm, a large bright sign outside said open and a very pleasant young man showed us to a table , the manager then claimed that they closed at 8.30 and refused to serve us. I did make a complaint to reception, who blamed everyting ... Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=3505320&PinnedHotelID=3505320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![The Beachcomber Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519240/171d22b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beachcomber Hotel 23 Beach Road Nelson $70 nightly $82 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (661 reviews) Was a really nice place to stay. Will certainly want to come stay here again Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=519240&PinnedHotelID=519240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Quest Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10460000/10454000/10453938/6e4a4c13_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Nelson 108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson $80 nightly $93 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (494 reviews) Really nice rooms that have laundry facilities and kitchen facilities in the unit. This hotel is in a great area of Nelson with good restaurants just a walk away. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=10453938&PinnedHotelID=10453938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Tides Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/914195c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tides Hotel 66 Trafalgar Street Nelson Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $97 nightly $111 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) At check in time we were assigned a room inferior to our reservation, after a request we got another room as contracted. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=922058&PinnedHotelID=922058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Grand Arden Monaco Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1548300/1548234/e6df13ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Arden Monaco Nelson 6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island $85 nightly $98 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ... 9/10 Wonderful! (888 reviews) Poor quality room and not overly clean. Several things broken. 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[](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Enner-Glynn.dx693056751695519744) ![Panoramic Photo of Nelson Town Centre, the Harbour and the Coast, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981724756/99facd5f-f6de-4eec-a03e-2c688c211ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nelson City Centre 4.5/5(24 area reviews) Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market. [](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Nelson-City-Centre.dx553248633981724756) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nelson South 4.5/5(12 area reviews) Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area. 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