Welcome to Trailways Hotel Nelson

Nelson’s central-city hotel, conference centre, restaurant and bar – right on the river and just a few minutes walk from Nelson’s main shopping precinct.

Welcome to one of Nelson’s most stylish & contemporary “local” hotels. We are proudly locally owned and proudly “local” in style, atmosphere and service.

Let us look after you in our own authentically kiwi way.

From 3 December 2021 all guests aged 12 and over will be required to produce their My Vaccine Pass. This includes our restaurant, public areas, event and meeting facilities and accommodation.

About Us

Our Current Offers

Free Wifi

Free Parking

Free Gym Access

Studio

Stay in one of our Studio rooms and you’ll enjoy the comfort of a double bed plus a walk-in shower. You'll find these cosy and convenient rooms in two locations: one upstairs and one on the ground floor.

If you need to cool off in summer, you’ll love staying in one of our poolside accessible studios. Located on the ground floor, these rooms are set up to be wheelchair accessible with a roll-in shower and shower chairs available.

These studio rooms are all ground floor and have easy access to the pool. They have two double beds and an ensuite bathroom with a shower over the spa bath.

Stay in luxury right by the pool in one of our poolside studio spa rooms. These rooms have a King Bed or Twin (two singles) as well as a bathroom with a spa shower.

Feel like doing some cooking while you stay in a Studio room? These rooms come with a kitchenette that includes a cooktop and microwave. They also contain a Queen bed and a bathroom with a shower and a spa bath.

Dining

A romantic dinner for two, family occasion, a wedding anniversary or for business entertaining, The Tides Restaurant and Bar is a multi-award winning dining experience.

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Functions & Meetings

As a conference destination, Nelson offers more with its central location in New Zealand, highest sunshine hours, arts and culture, vineyards, cafes and restaurants, outdoor recreation and 3 national parks nearby.

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Nelson is famous for its sunshine, wine, seafood, art & craft, Saturday morning open-air market, its national parks & abundance of outdoor recreation.

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What our guests say

We usually try to stay here when we visit Nelson. Great location by the river and short stroll to town. Staff always very friendly. Rooms recently refurbished and spotlessly clean and comfortable, love the spa shower! Superb dinner in the Tides Restaurant there too!

- TripAdvisor

Loved every part of my stay with Trailways Hotel! Really recommend it. Great new breakfast menu as well !! The staff are friendly. The view of the esplanade/river was delightful. The location to town was ideal with only a 1 minute walk to the main city centre of nelson!

- TripAdvisor

Located close to shopping. Rooms lovely and spacious. The bathroom floor was heated and room featured a spa bath. Bed was the most comfortable hotel bed I have slept on for several years. Restaurant had lovely menu and room service was also available. Staff were extremely helpful. Only place I will stay in Nelson from now on.

- TripAdvisor

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Explore Nelson

Nelson is famous for its sunshine, wine, seafood, art & craft, Saturday morning open-air market, its national parks & abundance of outdoor recreation.