About this hotel
The Trailways Hotel is one of Nelson's most stylish contemporary venues. Centrally located, it's a short walk from Nelson's shopping precinct, theaters, cultural and sporting attractions, restaurants, cafes, the information center, and the scenic waterfront. Enjoy the heart of Nelson and explore the region, famous for its sunshine, wine, seafood, art, crafts, Saturday morning market, five national parks, and abundant outdoor recreation. The Trailways Hotel sits on the river, with many rooms offering river views. Choose from 47 rooms including studios, studios with spas, spacious suites, and interconnecting rooms. The award-winning Tides Restaurant and Bar also overlooks the river.
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Air con
Facilities and services
Facilities 20
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (18:00–23:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00–11:00)
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Launderette
- Bicycle hire service (extra charge)
- Babysitting service (extra charge)
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- Bellboy service (extra charge)
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Hotel safe (extra charge)
- Currency exchange facilities
- Lift access (extra charge)
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room (extra charge)
- Clothes dryer
Catering 3
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Smoking area (extra charge)
Health & wellness 1
- Spa centre (extra charge)
Entertainment & pools 2
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
- TV lounge
Sports 1
- Golf practice facility (extra charge)
Business 3
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Business centre
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Visa Electrón
Good to know 2
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
66 Trafalgar Street, 7010 Nelson
430 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 47
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 07/09/2026.
