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Tides Hotel

Property class: 4.5
Riverfront hotel in Nelson with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located in The Wood, Tides Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with a cozy bar and al fresco dining at Tides Restaurant.Bar. Explore the surrounding area by bike or unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services after an adventure. With free in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, and helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
$74 nightly
The total price is $85
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Luxurious riverfront views
Take in stunning vistas of the flowing river from this luxury hotel in the heart of the city center. Elegant surroundings offer a serene escape.
Dining delights
A restaurant serves delicious meals with al fresco dining available. This hotel offers a full breakfast and features a stylish bar for evening relaxation.
Luxe sleep essentials
Sumptuous pillowtop mattresses await beneath premium bedding. Slip into plush bathrobes after savoring balcony views. Blackout drapes ensure sound sleep.

Room options

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Riverfront Studio Spa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Riverfront Studio Spa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Accessible Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa - Twin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio Spa - Twin

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio Spa Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio Spa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Executive Studio Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Spa Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Studio Double Spa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Founders Heritage Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tides - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Tides Hotel

When visiting Nelson, Tides Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Tides Restaurant.Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, free bike rentals, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (NZD 20.00 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1964
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 16.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs NZD 20.00 per night

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tides Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tides Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tides Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Tides Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tides Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 20.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tides Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Tides Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Tides Hotel also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Tides Hotel?

Yes, Tides Restaurant.Bar offers alfresco dining.

Does Tides Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Tides Hotel like?

Tides Hotel is in The Wood, a short 10-minute drive from Nelson (NSN) and 3 minutes' walk from Trafalgar Park.

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Reviews

Tides Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant and dining options were excellent, with great food and friendly staff. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the restaurant was consistently described as good and tasty. (5 reviews)
  • The spa bath and shower were a highlight, with excellent pressure and quality amenities. (3 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and superb location
Garth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel on the river close to downtown and restaurants.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, large and modern studio apt adjacent to the quaint original farmhouse and garden. The owners were great and very helpful. They let you do laundry for free
Hal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay in lovely hotel close to town centre. Nice room, helpful staff
john, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Up to date rooms. Very clean and Friendly staff. But the walls are thin I could here everything all night from the corridor and the rooms either side of me very hard to sleep unfortunately
Dan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice outlook from the room.
Glenn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Restaurant was very good staff were great
debbie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just was a great place to stay Will be back
Dave, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Lori, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient for short stay.
Dayveen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, tidy and up to an excellent standard
natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect from the start receptionists were all friendly and welcoming The bar and restaurant people were efficient professional and friendly We enjoyed the comfort of the rooms and the food was of top quality Thankyou
Taku, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room nice balcony.
Janice, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room. Super helpful staff at check in.
Barbara, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. Loved the fun and colour décor.
Laurel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel and perfect area. Good walk along the river and best food at the hotel restaurant .
Vimla, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a funky and fun room. Happy hour was a nice surprise. But when it says thay we had a private hot tub. There was not one. Disappointed!
Gina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff and very easy and relaxing stay
Bradley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Daryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

great place to stay easy walking into town
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Loved the decor. Restaurant was great -good food and friendly,helpful staff.
Amanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel

Our second stay at the hotel and it was perfect again.
Grant, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very handy to town and the theatre.
Julie and Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, comfortable, well equiped, with super accommodating staff and in great location. This hotel is popular for a reason - it ticks all the boxes.
Angela, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

room was clean and spacious. Charging 15 dollars for motel parking seemed odd-just add the cost into the room. Breakfast was adequate-but not great. Good location-hip vibe-the decorating was well done
Cynthia, 1-night trip