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Tahunanui Beach

Nelson Classic Car Museum

The Nelson Provincial Museum

5-star hotels in Nelson: FAQs

In Nelson, the expected average temperature in September is 11°C. The warmest month is typically January, which averages 20°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is July, and the driest month is January.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Nelson with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 531 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 1,092 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R 2,120 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 2,201. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Nelson could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN), which is 6.3km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Blenheim Airport, which is 56.3km from the city centre.
Takaka Airport, which is 61.9km from the city centre.
Picton Airport, which is 63.4km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Nelson. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Nelson is currently around R 1,200 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R 965 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Nelson is currently around R 1,443 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is R 869 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Nelson is currently around R 16,395 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is R 14,352 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Nelson is September, with an average price of R 1,097 per night. The most expensive month is January, when the average room rate can rise to R 2,837 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is R 1,097 per night, which is around 89% lower than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Pihopa Retreat, Palms Motel and Arcadia Motel.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Nelson are Joya Garden & Villa Studios, Palms Motel and Greens Motel.

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