Top 10 Hotels in Wakapuaka (from $42) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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

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

1. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Michelle

$65 nightly

$74 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

2. The Sails Nelson

The Wood

Suzannah

$88 nightly

$103 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

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

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

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.

4. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Glennis

$58 nightly

$67 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

5. Quest Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Robyn

$72 nightly

$84 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

6. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Thomas

$81 nightly

$94 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance.

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

7. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Jason

$107 nightly

$124 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

8. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

The Wood

Nic

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

9. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Karla

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

10. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre

Catherine

$92 nightly

$106 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

11. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

Ray

$53 nightly

$62 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

12. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre

Sandra

$105 nightly

$121 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

13. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Anna

$69 nightly

$81 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden through sliding doors, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

14. Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre

Terry

$149 nightly

$174 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a cozy seating arrangement, and a wooden ceiling.

A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and a small island.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. Large windows offer a view of the sea and a small island.

15. The Wheelhouse Inn

Britannia Heights

Kate

$132 nightly

$152 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey ottoman, and a glass coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A wooden deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".

16. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui

Elizabeth Cornelia

$67 nightly

$78 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

17. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South

Brendon

$70 nightly

$80 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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.

18. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

Beverly

$69 nightly

$80 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tiled floor.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase with flowers.

19. Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui

John

$57 nightly

$67 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a white chair.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bed with a red blanket, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool with white chairs and a palm tree.

20. Balmoral Motel

Tahunanui

Christina

$51 nightly

$59 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Wakapuaka Hotel Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"Nice large room. Beds were comfortable. I wasn't too keen showering with a cockroach. Being a motel cleaner and my sister a motel owner, my expectations of cleanliness maybe high. Moved a chair in the kitchen and the floor was covered in crumbs. Suggest to lift mats when vacuuming and occasionally vacuum under the beds. Can't complain about the price though. Good wifi, no sky. I happily stay again."

Century Park Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"

Harbourside Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and friendly staff"

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay clean and comfortable. Thanks"

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel make sure you like it earlier we had a surprise stop and that you couldn’t check in"

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Just Wonderful"

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great locale"

Bridge Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

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

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The toilets and showers were clean, the cabin as well. Friendly staff. There was no jug to boil some water and the bed was rather soft and bouncy. Parking available but the carparks were quite narrow."

More cheap stays in Wakapuaka

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

$36 nightly

$42 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

$43 nightly

$50 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

$49 nightly

$58 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

59 Rutherford St Nelson

$51 nightly

$59 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

80 Tahunanui Drive Nelson

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Wakapuaka?

The best area to stay in Wakapuaka is along the Wakapuaka Road corridor, which offers convenient access to coastal views and local attractions.This area is characterized by its rural setting, with properties often featuring extensive grounds and views of the surrounding hills and Tasman Bay. It's a quieter alternative to staying directly in Nelson city, providing a peaceful retreat while still being a short drive from urban amenities.Couples looking for a tranquil escape will find properties along Wakapuaka Road ideal. Many accommodations offer privacy, scenic outlooks, and opportunities for relaxation, such as private decks or gardens. You're also well-positioned for exploring nearby wineries and art studios.Families will appreciate the space and natural surroundings this area provides. Many properties cater to larger groups, offering more room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

When is the best time to go to Wakapuaka?

The best time to go to Wakapuaka is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect long daylight hours and pleasant temperatures, making it superb for exploring the local beaches, vineyards, and Abel Tasman National Park. The warmer weather also makes it comfortable to enjoy water-based activities like kayaking or paddleboarding in the nearby bays. This is a great time for couples and families looking to enjoy a relaxing and active vacation.Should you prefer fewer crowds and slightly cooler temperatures, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) also offer excellent conditions. The weather remains generally good, and you'll find the natural landscapes particularly beautiful with spring blossoms or autumn colors.

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 Wakapuaka.

How much is the nightly rate at a Wakapuaka hotel?

Prices for hotels in Wakapuaka often vary, but you can find a great deal from $42 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 Wakapuaka hotels

1. Harbourside Nelson

2. The Sails Nelson

3. Tides Hotel

4. Palazzo Motor Lodge

5. Quest Nelson

6. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

7. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

8. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

9. Beaches Nelson

10. Century Park Motor Lodge

11. The Hotel Nelson

12. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

13. The Beachcomber Hotel

14. Ah House Nelson City B&B

15. The Wheelhouse Inn

16. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

17. Admirals Motor Inn

18. Arcadia Motel

19. Arrow Motel Apartments

20. Balmoral Motel

Top Wakapuaka Hotel Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Century Park Motor Lodge

Harbourside Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Beaches Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

Bridge Backpackers

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

More cheap stays in Wakapuaka

Bridge Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

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