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Tides Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Riverfront Executive Suite | Private kitchen
Studio Spa Kitchen | Private kitchen
Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Studio

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Studio | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Accessible Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Executive Suite | Terrace/patio

Riverfront Executive Suite

  • River view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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 | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, books

Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

  • River view
  • 42 sq m
  • 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

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

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

Riverfront Studio Double Spa

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

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

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Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Studio Spa Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa - Twin | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Studio Spa - Twin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Tides Hotel

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and 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 centre, a business centre and conference space.
Tides Hotel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary 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 hairdryers.

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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 that 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 Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and 3 minutes on 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 centre 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 a 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 al fresco 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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.
  • Cots (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 per cent

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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. 566 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 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

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

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Very tired hotel. Bed was comfortable but the noise from surrounding rooms and hall were very noisy. Food average. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Not at all good value for money. Wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Afroz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Takoma Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near intercity bus station. Backs onto a River, can eat a meal along river. Had a delicious lamb dinner on Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lack of parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024