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Tides Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Studio Spa Kitchen
View from room
Terrace/patio
Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

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66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Studio

Accessible Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Executive Suite | Terrace/patio

Riverfront Executive Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite | Living area

Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Riverfront Studio Spa

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Riverfront Studio Double Spa

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Studio Spa Shower

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Studio Spa Shower

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Studio Spa

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Kitchen

Studio Spa Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa - Twin

Studio Spa - Twin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Tides Hotel

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference space.
Tides Hotel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tides Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Trafalgar Park
Tides Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Tides Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Nelson hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Tides Restaurant.Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults and NZD 10 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tides Restaurant.Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 35.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 16.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Nelson Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Trailways Nelson
Trailways Nelson Hotel
Tides Hotel Hotel
Tides Hotel Nelson
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel Hotel Nelson

Tides Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hlaing Yin Min

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room pictures on Expedia showed nice views of the river front. What we got was a room next to the parking lot. There were cars parked right in front of the room. And there was a miserable table with 2 chairs in front of the rooms next to the cars. I feel there was a lot of mis-representation going on. I couldn’t sleep at night because there were people sitting in front of the room late into the night chit chatting and laughing. We could hear every word. Also, the same for the room next door. We could follow their conversation happily. Never again. Terrible room, terrible hotel. If they try to give you a room that is 40, 41 or 42, say no.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a little dated/quirky, and walls are thin. Other than that enjoyed our stay. Bed was comfortable, easy to walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Has laundry facilities. The staff were extremely helpful with excursions. Not enough parking if you have your own car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides Hotel was in a great location. So close to walking to town. Our room was comfortable and clean. We did have a river view but unfortunately with the tide being out, we didn't get to see that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and staff were absolutely fantastic. The room itself was clean, tidy and comfortable. Great for a one night stay. The room we had was quite small and a bit on the high side in price for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELLENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy well laid out. Excellent staff in bar restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky artwork throughout hotel was a joy. Indoor and outdoor dining areas were excellent and food was good. Our king executive room was very comfortable. The spa shower and good quality shampoo, conditioner and body wash were an unexpected treat and greatly appreciated. Fresh air from door to balcony was appreciated. Great location for all Nelson CBD has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented room, friendly welcoming staff. Great bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the little reading area partway up the stairs very comfortable and cosy, the staff were great very helpful and the food in the restaurant was amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fatastic service and early check in!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Facundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Great experience. Very comfortable, clean and spacious room. There wasn’t any noise whatsoever so we had an amazing rest. The ladies in the reception were remarkably nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are to die for! Harbour view 180 degrees! Room was very large and private. Loved it all around and was perfect for what I was looking for! Not fancy though but that was completely fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a bad smell comingvfrom drain in shower And shower preasure was a bit low , could hear people in rooms on both sides
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located and well staffed. The hotel check in and out was very efficient and we were able to walk to local restaurants and the centre of NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, great little shared patio out to the river. Very convenient to bus travel into town. It was a bit loud/not soundproof. I had to shut the bathroom door and wear earplugs at night (thankfully I keep them with me) because I could hear the next room over through the bathroom vent and hear out to the hallway. Staff was friendly and helpful — breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Rye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024