Harbourside Nelson Studios & Apartments
-41.262558, 173.278835Overview
3-star waterfront motel on Port Nelson Marina
Accommodations
Harbourside Lodge offers studios and one-bedroom apartments with harbor or courtyard views, including accessible units with wheelchair-friendly bathrooms and grab rails. Each room has a Smart TV with free Netflix and Spark Sport, plus air conditioning and premium bedding. The Executive Harbour View studios have balconies looking out to the marina.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is served daily, with options such as fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, and juices. Guests can dine at the restaurant next door, which offers room service and chargeback options to the lodge. The breakfast room is located upstairs and provides a self-service setup.
Amenities
The property provides free parking, a guest laundry with washer and dryer, and luggage storage for travelers exploring the Abel Tasman or other parts of the South Island. Express check-in and checkout are available, and the lodge has CCTV and fire extinguishers for safety. The lodge is recognized in the Top 25 Small Hotels of New Zealand and Top 25 Hotels for Romance in New Zealand.
Location
Harbourside Nelson is situated on the Port Nelson Marina, a 3-minute drive to downtown Nelson and a 12-minute drive to Nelson Airport. Within a 2-minute walk, guests can reach the Anchorage restaurant and bar, which serves meals and drinks overlooking the boats. The city center, with shops, Suter Art Gallery, and restaurants, is a 15- to 20-minute walk along the river.
Business & Accessibility
The Harbourside Motor Lodge caters to business travelers with in-room desks and reliable free high-speed Wi-Fi. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are equipped with roll-in showers and toilet grab rails, and the property has accessible parking. Laundry facilities and fax/photocopying services are available on-site.
- Location: On Port Nelson Marina, 3 min from downtown Nelson
- Rooms: Studios with marina-view balconies and accessible units
- Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast, next-door restaurant with room service
- Recognition: Top 25 Small Hotels of New Zealand & Top 25 for Romance
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly rooms with grab rails and roll-in showers
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Harbor view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Courtyard view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Outdoor dining area
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room view
- Sea view
- Courtyard view
- Harbor view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Harbourside Nelson Studios & Apartments
| 💵 Lowest room price | 116 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Nelson, NSN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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