Accommodation Overview

The Tides Hotel offers a prime riverside setting in central Nelson, located on the banks of the Maitai River and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and attractions. Just a 10-minute drive to Nelson Links Golf Course and Tahunanui Beach, and 15 minutes from Nelson Airport, the hotel is ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Guests enjoy fully air-conditioned studios equipped with a refrigerator, electric kettle, flat-screen satellite TV, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Select rooms offer river views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The hotel’s on-site Tides Bar and Eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Relax in the heated outdoor swimming pool, enjoy a drink at the bar, or explore the city by bike with rentals available. Other amenities include a self-service laundry, tour desk, and 24-hour reception.

Most Popular Amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal, heated)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private on-site parking (NZD 15/day)
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • On-site restaurant & bar
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi throughout the property
  • Family rooms
  • Concierge service & 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning & heating
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour & special diet menus
  • Sun deck with outdoor furniture
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry, ironing service, and dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • Golf course within 2 miles (additional charge)
  • Accessible parking & wheelchair access
  • Beach chairs, loungers, and umbrellas