Top 10 Hotels in Top of the South (from $31) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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

A pool area with a wooden deck, rope barrier, and potted plants.

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

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

1. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Tilson

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

2. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Alison Walter

$65 nightly

$74 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

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

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

3. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Diane

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.

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.

4. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

Suzannah

$84 nightly

$99 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.

5. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

Nic

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

6. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Nic

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

7. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

Robbie

$52 nightly

$62 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

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

8. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Glennis

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

9. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Catherine

$92 nightly

$105 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A brick building with a sign reading "OFFICE" above the entrance.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a lamp, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Sandra

$105 nightly

$120 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

11. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Robyn

$72 nightly

$83 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

12. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

Rachel

$130 nightly

$150 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

13. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Jason

$106 nightly

$124 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a sofa.

A two-story building with balconies, large windows, and a paved courtyard.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in microwave, and a large window offering a view of the landscape.

14. Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

Iain

$76 nightly

$89 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a grassy field, and a balcony with a railing.

15. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South

Brendon

$71 nightly

$81 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There are two chairs and a table, and a door leading to another room.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

16. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

Motueka

ATHOL

$101 nightly

$116 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher. There is a small table and chairs in the adjacent room.

A courtyard with a round wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and white railings.

17. Queen Street Studios

Richmond

Geoff

$87 nightly

$102 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

18. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

Beverly

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

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

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.

19. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Anna

$67 nightly

$79 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

A pool with a pink flamingo float, surrounded by a wooden deck.

20. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui

Jodi

$70 nightly

$81 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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Vacation Rentals in Top of the South

Aparthotel

Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"

Aparthotel

Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."

Aparthotel

Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"

Aparthotel

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."

Aparthotel

A garden with hydrangea bushes in blue and purple.

A swimming pool with a person relaxing on a lounge chair.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a dining table with a vase of flowers and a bowl of lemons. A television is visible in the background.

A well-maintained garden with a dining area featuring wicker chairs and a table set for two.

Antares Homestay

Rapaura

"Room was adaquate, dinning was very good and the area was great for hiking and walking."

Villa

A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the windows.

Wilkes Way Villa

Waikawa

"Very friendly, helpful hosts. "

Vacation Home

A cozy, wooden cabin with a pitched roof and a glass front door.

A person walking on a beach with a large rock in the water.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a wooden pergola, and a modern building with large windows.

A cabin with a sloped roof and a small porch area.

Wetland View Park

Mangarakau

"Great base for exploring this stunning remote corner of New Zealand. "

Cabin

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a window with a view of a deck and trees, and a stove.

A garden with red-roofed buildings, a stone sculpture, and a red metal bridge.

The Sandcastle

Pohara

"Incredible location and lodging! Steve was knowledgeable about the area, committed to environmental sustainability, welcoming and makes amazing pizza! Highly recommend and we will return!"

Apartment

A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large mirror, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A table with a bottle of champagne, a glass, and food items including cheese and grapes, overlooking a marina and a town with hills in the background.

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

"Great accommodation in wonderful location"

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Stay near popular Top of the South attractions

Picton Harbour

9.2/10 (1,010 reviews)

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

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Tahunanui Beach Reserve

9.2/10 (709 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tahunanui Beach Reserve during your travels in Nelson? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A lake with boats, a dock, and green hills in the background.

Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great locale"

Bridge Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice backyard and perfect location in the town centre"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

8/10 Good

"It was so clean and tidy nice staff and easy to find also beautiful view. Parking was good"

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and great professional staff. Located close to the centre. Excellent restaurant with good value food menus."

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"The room on the top floor was nice and roomy with a very good fridge and smart TV. The bathroom was quite small but it was clean and modern and the shower was power. The only complaint I have is that the bed was quite old and not the most comfortable. The receptionist was great and we enjoyed some banter with her when we checked in. Friendly staff with a sense of humor are always appreciated."

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent motel in a quiet but very convenient position to town ."

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice spot and comfortable rooms. Everything is within comfortable walking distance. We were very well looked after and would definitely stay again when we are next through."