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A cozy cottage with a wooden exterior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a garden area with potted plants and a small table.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a fireplace. There is a window with curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, a vase with flowers, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher.

A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a bookshelf, and framed certificates on the wall.

1. Ah House Nelson City B&B

Nelson City Centre, 3.2 km from Natureland Zoo

Terry

AED 582

AED 676 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 3.1 km from Natureland Zoo

Glennis

AED 261

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and a small island.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a cozy seating arrangement, and a wooden ceiling.

A two-story wooden cabin with large windows, a balcony, and surrounded by dense forest.

3. The Wheelhouse Inn

Britannia Heights, 1.6 km from Natureland Zoo

Kate

AED 508

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

Nelson City Centre, 3.1 km from Natureland Zoo

Catherine

AED 341

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bottle, and a tray with a drink.

A brick building with a sign reading "OFFICE" above the entrance.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a lamp, and a TV.

5. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Nelson City Centre, 3 km from Natureland Zoo

Sandra

AED 373

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

6. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui, 0.6 km from Natureland Zoo

Beverly

AED 258

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a visible toilet, and a sink.

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by a fence and a building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

7. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Tahunanui, 0.4 km from Natureland Zoo

Jodi

AED 267

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A motel with a two-story structure, a driveway leading to the entrance, and a parking area.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV stand, and a trash bin.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase with flowers.

8. Arrow Motel Apartments

Tahunanui, 0.5 km from Natureland Zoo

John

AED 253

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

A Tudor Lodge Motel with a signboard, solar panels, and a white and black exterior.

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, refrigerator, sink, and window with a view of trees.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a calendar, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a vase with white orchids.

9. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tahunanui, 0.5 km from Natureland Zoo

Anna

AED 221

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A row of yellow buildings with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and mature trees.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink. There is a sofa in the adjacent living area and a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

10. Greens Motel

Annesbrook, 1.4 km from Natureland Zoo

Mark

AED 319

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A patio area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a well-maintained hedge.

A parking lot with several cars, including a white van with 'Petrotec' branding, and a building with a sloped roof in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining table with blue chairs and a vase with flowers.

11. Amber Court Motel Nelson

Tahunanui, 1.3 km from Natureland Zoo

Tahlia

AED 244

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A staircase with a geometric stained glass window above, wooden handrails, and potted plants on the right.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

12. Admirals Motor Inn

Nelson South, 2.9 km from Natureland Zoo

Brendon

AED 271

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a hillside backdrop.

A hotel with a reception area, a landscaped garden with various plants and a gravel pathway, and a building with a red roof.

A room with a view of a red-roofed building, a balcony with a chair, and a table with two mugs.

13. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Tahunanui, 1.2 km from Natureland Zoo

Ian

AED 268

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui, 0.3 km from Natureland Zoo

Anna

AED 258

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

15. The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South, 2.9 km from Natureland Zoo

Andrew

AED 205

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A view of a building's entrance with a sign indicating room availability and a parking area with potted plants and a tree.

A compact living space with a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Two vintage cars parked in a driveway with a building and trees in the background.

A two-story building with a flat roof, a balcony on the upper floor, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Abelia Motor Lodge

Tahunanui, 0.9 km from Natureland Zoo

Phil

AED 262

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A small, single-story building with a red-framed door and windows, a wooden deck with benches and chairs, and a gravel ground.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a microwave, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A cabin with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A small, single-story building with a wooden deck and a covered area. There are multiple signs advertising local attractions and services.

17. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

Nelson South, 2.1 km from Natureland Zoo

Guy

AED 202

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade and red-tiled roofs.

A stone urn with a draped fabric detail, set in a well-manicured garden with dense green hedges and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed with a polka dot duvet, two rolled towels, and a framed floral painting on the wall.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a sofa, chairs, and a small table.

18. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Tahunanui, 0.6 km from Natureland Zoo

Tharon

AED 253

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A motel reception area with outdoor seating and a brick facade.

A swimming pool with white chairs and a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a white chair.

19. Balmoral Motel

Tahunanui, 0.5 km from Natureland Zoo

Christina

AED 203

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

A wooden deck with two beige armchairs and a small round table, overlooking a grassy yard and a building with a sign that reads "GALLERY".

20. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahunanui, 0.5 km from Natureland Zoo

Crystal

AED 246

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Natureland Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ah House Nelson City B&B	10.0 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Palazzo Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 627 reviews	View
The Wheelhouse Inn	9.8 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
Century Park Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 370 reviews	View
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson	9.6 Exceptional 462 reviews	View

Top Natureland Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"The meals were excellent we had crispy chicken and salad twice it was tht good 👍"

Tides Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and tidy units. Public spaces are well maintained. Sometimes the wifi is not so good."

Balmoral Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely and helpful, rooms clean and a good size for a family. Short walk to a number of eateries. Laundry available. If you're lucky you'll meet the very smoochy motel cat."

Tudor Lodge Motel

8/10 Good

"Liked everything"

Arrow Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Recommended."

Arcadia Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly, clean rooms"

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are Fantastic. The rooms are lovely, clean and comfortable. Close to a variety of Dining options."

Silver Sands - Beautiful Penthouse-level Beachside Apartment

8/10 Good

"Lovely apartment but beds and pillows were awful - we both came back home with bad backs and had trouble sleeping throughout our stay. But Nelson is always lovely and the apartment itself was lovely and quiet."

Other attractions near Natureland Zoo

Nelson Fun Park

8.8/10 (42 reviews)

Bring the family to Nelson Fun Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Nelson. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Burrell Park

Explore the great outdoors at Burrell Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Tahunanui Beach Reserve

9.2/10 (709 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tahunanui Beach Reserve during your travels in Nelson? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Paddy's Knob Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Paddy's Knob Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Nelson Golf Club

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Nelson Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Victory Square

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Victory Square, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Nelson College

8.4/10 (54 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Nelson College during your stay in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Natureland Zoo?

Natureland Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Nelson known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 62 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Natureland Zoo?

Adjacent to Natureland Zoo, Beaches Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and private balconies. Other good options close by include The Beachcomber Hotel and Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel.

How many hotels will I find close to Natureland Zoo?

Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Natureland Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Natureland Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Natureland Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Natureland Zoo?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Natureland Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Natureland Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, Nelson Provincial Museum, and Founders Heritage Park. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Queens Gardens, Codgers Mountain Bike Park, or Burrell Park. Nelson Fun Park, Flamedaisy Glass Design, and Pic's Peanut Butter World are some favorites close by Natureland Zoo.

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Our top choices for Natureland Zoo hotels

1. Ah House Nelson City B&B

2. Palazzo Motor Lodge

3. The Wheelhouse Inn

4. Century Park Motor Lodge

5. Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

6. Arcadia Motel

7. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

8. Arrow Motel Apartments

9. Tudor Lodge Motel

10. Greens Motel

11. Amber Court Motel Nelson

12. Admirals Motor Inn

13. Bella Vista Motel Nelson

14. The Beachcomber Hotel

15. The Hotel Nelson

16. Abelia Motor Lodge

17. Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

18. Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

19. Balmoral Motel

20. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Compare popular hotels close to Natureland Zoo

Top Natureland Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

Tides Hotel

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Balmoral Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel

Arrow Motel Apartments

Arcadia Motel

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Silver Sands - Beautiful Penthouse-level Beachside Apartment

Other attractions near Natureland Zoo

Nelson Fun Park

Burrell Park

Tahunanui Beach Reserve

Paddy's Knob Reserve

Nelson Golf Club

World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars

Victory Square

Nelson College

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