Trailways Hotel is right on the river and many of its rooms open onto the river view. There are 47 rooms consisting of studios, studio spas, spacious suites and interconnecting rooms. Also overlooking the river is award-winning The Tides Restaurant and Bar.
There are three serviced conference rooms for your next business event, wedding or function. For the business traveller, we have up-to-the-minute facilities to make your stay most productive. Our staff are on hand 24 hours to respond to your requirements.
Room
Trailways Hotel Nelson has 47 rooms, many with Maitai River, poolside or Nelson city views and private balconies. Interconnecting and family rooms are also available. All rooms have: -free WiFi -access to a deck or outside area -refrigerator -telephone with direct dial -remote control LCD television -tea and coffee making facilities -en suite bathroom stocked with toiletries and hairdryer -Sky Television -whisper-quiet air conditioning -cable broadband -under-floor heating in bathrooms
Poolside Studio
Double Bed
Poolside Accessible Studio
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Poolside Studio Spa (bath)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Poolside Studio Spa with Kitchen
Queen Bed
Can interconnect with a Poolside Studio Spa
Poolside Executive Studio Spa (Bath)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Poolside Executive Studio Spa (Shower)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Poolside Studio Spa (Shower)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Riverside Studio Spa (Bath)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Can interconnect with another Riverside Studio Spa (Bath)
Riverside Studio Spa (Shower)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Riverside Studio Double Spa (Bath)
King Bed or Twin (2 singles)
Can interconnect with the other Riverside Studio Double Spa (Bath)
Riverside Ground Floor Suite
King Bed or Twin (2 singles) + Pullout Sofa Bed
Can interconnect with a Riverside Studio Spa
Riverside First Floor Mezzanine Suite
King Bed or Twin (2 singles) + Queen Bed, folds down from wall
Accessible Studio
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-Smoking
Executive Studio Spa
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Executive Studio Spa Shower
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Studio
1 Double Bed258-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and deskComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed258-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and deskComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Riverfront Studio Spa
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private hot tubInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private hot tubInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
Riverfront Studio Double Spa
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Riverfront First Floor Mezzanine Suite
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed452-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate showerPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed452-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate showerPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Studio Spa Shower
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Studio Spa - Twin
2 Double Beds301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private hot tubInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and deskComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
2 Double Beds301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private hot tubInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and deskComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Riverfront Executive Suite
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed603-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate showerPractical - Washer/dryer, queen sofa bed, and free weekday newspaperComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking, renovated in July 2017
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed603-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate showerPractical - Washer/dryer, queen sofa bed, and free weekday newspaperComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking, renovated in July 2017
Studio Spa Kitchen
1 Queen Bed301-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed301-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Riverfront Studio Spa Shower
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed301-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a hydromassage showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
Dining
A romantic dinner for two, family occasion, a wedding anniversary or for business entertaining, The Tides Restaurant and Bar is a multi-award winning dining experience.
The Tides Restaurant and Bar
The Tides Restaurant and Bar
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Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Trafalgar Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Anzac Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Montgomery Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Nelson Provincial Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi Nelson Market - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Christ Church Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Flamedaisy Glass Design - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi The Suter - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Queens Gardens - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Fairfield Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Founders Heritage Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi South Pacific Distillery - 1.7 km / 1 mi Victory Square - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Miyazu Japanese Gardens - 2 km / 1.3 mi The nearest major airport is Nelson (NSN) - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Wedding
A wedding breakfast, an anniversary dinner, a birthday or family celebration…Trailways Hotel Nelson is the ideal venue. We offer an irresistible blend of stylish, contemporary décor, delicious cuisine, and a menu that can be effortlessly customised to your dining requirements…all managed by our highly accomplished and experienced Functions Co-ordinator.
The Tides Restaurant
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The Tides Restaurant / Maitai Room
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The Tides Restaurant / Rivers Room
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At Travel Concierge, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Tides Hotel. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Tides Hotel. Our Tides Hotel holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Nelson holidays at Tides Hotel in 2027 and 2028. For all Tides Hotel 2027 holidays and Tides Hotel 2028 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
Location
A stay at Tides Hotel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Trafalgar Park. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Anzac Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Montgomery Square.
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Reviews
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904 Reviews
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456leventy
It is very beatiful and clean hotel.
The hotel is beside the river. It is very close to Woolworths, city center and bus terminal by walking. The hotel and the room is very clean. Restaurant is very beautiful. The room is very beautiful...
Rachael B
Funky and fun
Excellent location - close to town, fun vibe, good amenities, helpful team. Especially loved the artwork and the owners funky outfits. Would recommend to stay here when in Nelson. Great stay, thank...
davidmclean2026
Excellent time
Good experience, clean and tidy, very good service at Eatery during dinner time. Room was well presented and checkin/checkout was fine and...
