Nelson South
Nelson
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Popular places to visit
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Nelson College
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Victory Square
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.
Fairfield Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairfield Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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 the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight
Top hotels in Nelson South
The Hotel Nelson
Cant recommend highly enough
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Admirals Motor Inn
Great stay, very friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Staff pleasant. Room clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 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 Jan, 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
How quiet it was, especially on a Saturday night
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 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 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson South
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Pacific Distillery and Natureland Zoo.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
