Century Park vs The Hotel Nelson
Both are in Nelson, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★★★Nelson
Century Park
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Nelson South
The Hotel Nelson
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 420 m apart.
Choose Century Park if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.8)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (30 / 2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 76)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2009)
Choose The Hotel Nelson if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 76 / 14)
Why is Century Park better than The Hotel Nelson?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 328 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+28
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 57 vs 21)+36
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2009)+7y
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (14 vs 76 rooms)−62
Why is The Hotel Nelson better than Century Park?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (540 vs 80), so the rating is more reliable×6.8
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (76 vs 14 rooms)×5.4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Century Park vs The Hotel Nelson: which hotel is better? | Century Park | The Hotel Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Location | 4.7 +1.7 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 80 | 540 +460 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 242 | – |
| Rank in Nelson | top 17% +31% | top 48% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +1.7 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km | 2.3 km −220 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 +28 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 400 m −260 m | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 +3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 76 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +7y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +8 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
420 m apart
Century Park: city centre: 2.5 km, Nelson Airport (NSN): 5.1 km, beach: 2.1 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Hotel Nelson: city centre: 2.3 km, Nelson Airport (NSN): 4.8 km, beach: 2.1 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Century Park or The Hotel Nelson: common questions
Which is better, Century Park or The Hotel Nelson?
Century Park leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.
Which is cheaper, Century Park or The Hotel Nelson?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hotel Nelson is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Century Park.
How far apart are Century Park and The Hotel Nelson?
The two hotels are 420 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score