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Popular places to visit
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Founders Heritage Park during your visit to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Hospital
Though Nelson Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson while you are here.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Codgers Mountain Bike Park
Explore the great outdoors at Codgers Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Port Nelson Hotel Deals
Harbourside Lodge
Staff was friendly and the views are peaceful on the Marina
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
The Hotel Nelson
Cant recommend highly enough
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Did not have breakfast Clean room Staff lovely Air conditioning good TV terrible could not get most of the channels When phoned downstairs they said they thought they were upgrading some of the TV - not at all helpful.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
How quiet it was, especially on a Saturday night
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Quest Nelson
Strongly recommend this hotel in the centre of Nelson right downtown with lots of restaurants in walking distance. Staff was extremely friendly. Rooms are large and clean.
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Impeccably clean and lovely rooms. Great location.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Port Nelson
Beachville
While Beachville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
The Wood
If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.
Washington Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Washington Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Britannia Heights
Britannia Heights might not have many top sights, but South Pacific Distillery and Natureland Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Port Nelson
- Places of interest
- Port Nelson Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Nelson neighborhoods
- Port Nelson Hotels by Brand
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Mapua Wharf
- Richmond Mall
- Founders Heritage Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Nelson Hospital
- Queens Gardens
- Neudorf
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Tasman Golf Club
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Nelson College
- Nelson Market
- Skydive Abel Tasman
- Kina Peninsula
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson Golf Links
- Mount Richmond
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Motueka District Museum
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- Seifried Estate Winery
- Kahurangi Estate
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
- Victory Square
- South Pacific Distillery
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Burrell Park
- Greenmeadows Park
