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 9.4 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 9.4

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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carolle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Have spent Xmas at Tides last couple of years. Being a widow with some disability it's nice to go somewhere I know they will look after me.
  • Zuzana
    United States of America United States of America
    Found this hotel last minute as our plans changed so we only used it for sleeping, but the check-in/check-out process was easy, the staff was helpful, the room was clean and the beds comfy. That was all we needed at that time.
  • Sally
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved our riverfront room with the spa bath! Very romantic and private. Fun quirky decor.
  • Alexandra
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved it so much!! Cheerful, clean, functional and welcoming. Excellent food. Great location.
  • Carolyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff were particularly nice and friendly, decor and art work captivating, rooms comfortable, terrific shower. Easy walk into town.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    This is a great location. Within walking distance to shops/ restaurants etc. The staff are genuine and very friendly. The rooms are very comfortable.
  • Sutherland
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location lovely and clean. Great restaurant and bar on site. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Definitely will be back.
  • Keliopea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    What’s not to like? The staff, the bar and food. Comfy beds Great decor Good pool nice river view Warm and good tv set up
  • Joshua
    Australia Australia
    The moment you walk in the reception area you feel welcome. On entering your room they are snug and cosey. The location cant be beat - ask for a room facing the creek - and watch the water flow by. Its an easy walk to the main street BUT the...
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location to where I was working as well as the town centre in the evening

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Tides Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs NZD 15 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Tides Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 10:30 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
Cancelation 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.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash is not accepted

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.

Please note that the property accepts payments via WeChat Pay.

Tides Hotel is a nonsmoking property.

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

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.

FAQs about Tides Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Tides Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Tides Hotel include:

    • Studio
    • Suite
  • Tides Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Tides Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool
  • Check-in at Tides Hotel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Tides Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Tides Bar and Eatery
  • The prices at Tides Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.