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title: "Tides Hotel, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Tides Hotel in Nelson: rated 8.8 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# Tides Hotel

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

8.8 ·  Excellent 262 reviews ·  #22 #22 of 48 in Nelson ·  4.8 Location score
## About Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel is a hotel in Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 262 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, bar, free wi-fi. It is 2.9 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 2.0 km away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 5.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 47

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1964

- **Last renovated:** 2011

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 14

66 Trafalgar Street [tideshotel.co.nz](http://www.tideshotel.co.nz/)

## How Tides Hotel scores

Better rated than 50% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **4.8**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **4.5**
-   Beach access **3.5**

Nelson average

## Amenities

Outdoor poolSpaRestaurantBarFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Outdoor pool
-   Spa

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **62**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **45**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson Airport (NSN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nelson Provincial Museum560 m
-   Centre of New Zealand Monument840 m
-   Center of New Zealand Monument1.4 km
-   Founders Heritage Park1.4 km

## Tides Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the dry cleaning service available at Tides Hotel. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Tides Hotel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as cable TV offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Tides Hotel. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool.

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## Questions about Tides Hotel

### How do guests rate Tides Hotel?

Tides Hotel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 262 reviews, which is better than 50% of rated hotels in Nelson.

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

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Tides Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Tides Hotel has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).

### Is there parking at Tides Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Tides Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 5.8 km away in a straight line.

### Is Tides Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Tides Hotel have?

Tides Hotel has 47 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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