Top of the South
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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
"Great place great price great staff"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
The Hotel Nelson
"The TV only had Channel 2; a political channel, a sport channel and one movie … no standard TV1 or TV3 or anything like that (had 2 TVs) and both were the same. The Air Con didn’t work properly and both the system and TVs are really old. Hotel is now becoming tired and there is no longer an access ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Tides Hotel
"Very close to city centre - big room on first floor ( no elevator sadly) good restaurant - hotel phoned me to confirm my check in time Second stay and will stay again"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Quest Nelson
"Great location and room, with kitchen. Great restaruants around the corner. Will stay again."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
"Another excellent stay, the staff are very friendly and helpful, across the road is the Tides Hotel in the same ownership where you can dine, the food is first class with great staff I would strongly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Beaches Nelson
"The reception and continual help with any of our questions was excellent! Definitely would stay there again!!"
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
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Popular places to visit
Picton Harbour
Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.
Farewell Spit
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Farewell Spit during your trip to Farewell Spit?
Ngarua Caves
Explore the great outdoors at Ngarua Caves, a lovely green space in Takaka Hill. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cloudy Bay Vineyards during your travels to Rapaura. While you're here, you can savor the wineries.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Cape Farewell
Learn about the local history of Puponga when you spend time at Cape Farewell. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
