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Tides Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, books
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Studio

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Accessible Studio

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverfront Executive Suite | Terrace/patio

Riverfront Executive Suite

  • River view
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, books

Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite

  • River view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Riverfront Studio Spa

  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Riverfront Studio Double Spa

  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Studio Spa Shower

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Spa Shower

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Studio Spa

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Riverfront Studio Spa Shower

  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Spa Kitchen

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa - Twin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Spa - Twin

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Tides Hotel

4.5-star hotel in The Wood
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference space.
Tides Hotel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Tides Hotel features an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Tides Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults and NZD 10 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tides Restaurant.Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 14.50 to 37 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 16.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Nelson Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Trailways Nelson
Trailways Nelson Hotel
Tides Hotel Hotel
Tides Hotel Nelson
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel Hotel Nelson

Tides Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fatastic service and early check in!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Facundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Great experience. Very comfortable, clean and spacious room. There wasn’t any noise whatsoever so we had an amazing rest. The ladies in the reception were remarkably nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are to die for! Harbour view 180 degrees! Room was very large and private. Loved it all around and was perfect for what I was looking for! Not fancy though but that was completely fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a bad smell comingvfrom drain in shower And shower preasure was a bit low , could hear people in rooms on both sides
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located and well staffed. The hotel check in and out was very efficient and we were able to walk to local restaurants and the centre of NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, great little shared patio out to the river. Very convenient to bus travel into town. It was a bit loud/not soundproof. I had to shut the bathroom door and wear earplugs at night (thankfully I keep them with me) because I could hear the next room over through the bathroom vent and hear out to the hallway. Staff was friendly and helpful — breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Rye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Very tired hotel. Bed was comfortable but the noise from surrounding rooms and hall were very noisy. Food average. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Not at all good value for money. Wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Afroz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Takoma Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near intercity bus station. Backs onto a River, can eat a meal along river. Had a delicious lamb dinner on Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lack of parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Deepak

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Had to walk from bus stop but not far.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming. Dining was ideal on the river. No lift though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Isobella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cherry, Whangarei

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near river with popular bar and restaurant. Handy walking distance to shops and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Wellington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and very easy and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lois

Room was cramped and facing the car park - cars were right in front of our “patio” and it was noisy early in the morning. Perhaps we got this room because we booked on Expedia - better to book direct and specify a better room for a few dollars more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

V

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romualdo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

V

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024