Tides Hotel is located on the banks of Maitai River, in the center of Nelson. It features a restaurant, a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi access. On-site parking is available. Fully air-conditioned, each studio is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A self-service laundry facility can be found on site. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Tides Bar and Eatery offers an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local favorites prepared from fresh local ingredients are featured. Tides Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Nelson Links Golf Course and the Tahunanui Beach. It is a 15-minute drive from the Nelson Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Nelson, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Wiki
New Zealand New Zealand
Great central location. Exactly what we needed for the night. Clean, tidy and quiet.
Patricia
New Zealand New Zealand
I was surprised that the motel was quite quirky which I loved. The shower was amazing. The view from my bedroom was lovely and the staff were very friendly.
Candis
New Zealand New Zealand
Nice room with very comfy bed and cozy pillows. Food in the restaurant was delish. The extra touch of putting cold water in the room was great and tasted so good. Thanks!
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
Clean tidy functional room, lovely restaurant and good central location
Rachel
Canada Canada
Good food and drinks at the restaurant and awesome service!
Mark
New Zealand New Zealand
Lovely place to stay. Great position and convenient.
Catherine
New Zealand New Zealand
Superb location . Wonderful quirky art. Lovely view of the wild river. We stayed there during the storm and the river was bank to bank and then the next day so small. Staff excellent and so friendly. Definitely will recommend to people.
Richard
New Zealand New Zealand
great room clean and tidy well equipped for shorterm stay. Handy location, great parking, all staff happy and helpful. restaurant was large and spacious, well laid out and good menu selection with tasty food and great waiting staff.
Martin
United States United States
friendly staff, classy & comfortable; nice restaurant with great vegetarian options
Oldzephyr
United States United States
Great location adjacent to downtown, fun decor, clean room and excellent bed, outstanding shower. Really enjoyed our stay here!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Tides Bar and Eatery
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tides Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Tides Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is a 4% charge when paying with American Express and a 2% charge when paying with all other Credit cards.

Please note for bookings of 4 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Tides Hotel is a nonsmoking property.

When 2 single beds are selected a Housekeeping fee of $35.00 applies.

Children's Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast Included Rate - This rate is only valid for adults,

When booking this rate for adults plus a child, vouchers will only be given for the adult's breakfast, any breakfast meals for children are to be purchased separately.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tides Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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