Title: Visit Nelson: 2026 Travel Guide for Nelson, New South Wales | Expedia.com [Hotels in Nelson](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Hotels.d553248634374344127.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Nelson](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634374344127.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Nelson](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Nelson.d553248634374344127.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Nelson](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Nelson.d553248634374344127.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nelson Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Nelson.d553248634374344127.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nelson ## Travel Guide ![Sapphire Coast which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049675/63616d32-b7ba-4742-a2d7-78d5757253d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sapphire Coast which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049675/63616d32-b7ba-4742-a2d7-78d5757253d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nelson Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(308 reviews) Immaculately clean Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026&selected=5155911&PinnedHotelID=5155911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374344127) ![NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3110000/3103300/3103295/fe79889a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort 2 Short Point Road Merimbula NSW Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Merimbula. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews) Cleanliness, location Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=3103295&PinnedHotelID=3103295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374344127) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=3103295&PinnedHotelID=3103295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374344127) ![Coast Resort Merimbula](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2842100/2842001/0d245295_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coast Resort Merimbula 68/1 Elizabeth Street Merimbula NSW $313 nightly $346 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Merimbula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Merimbula Marina and Bar Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (370 reviews) We had a fantastic stay in the family resort room. 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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Merimbula-Hotels-Coast-Resort-Merimbula.h2842001.Hotel-Information) ![Tasman Holiday Parks – Merimbula](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627665/555bf305_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks – Merimbula 29 Sapphire Coast Drive Merimbula NSW Stay at this campground in Merimbula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Merimbula Imlay Historical Society and Magic Mountain ... 9/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews) Loved the pool, mini golf, jumping pillow and kids activities. Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Merimbula-Hotels-Sapphire-Valley-Holiday-Park.h9627665.Hotel-Information) ![Beach Cabins Merimbula](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879400/6879351/890d07f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Cabins Merimbula 47-65 Short Point Road Merimbula NSW Book a stay at this beach cabin in Merimbula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews) The room was really small and it had uncomfortable chairs and the bed was uncomfortable too, the shower needed repairs it leaked as did the toilet it wasn’t flushing properly. All the pots were damaged and everything was cheaply done. The wifi was almost nonexistent almost n Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Merimbula-Hotels-Beach-Cabins-Merimbula.h6879351.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Nelson](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634374344127&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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