Nelson City accommodation, conference centre, restaurant, and bar – located right on the Matai River and just a few minutes’ walk from Nelson’s main shopping precinct.
We are proudly locally owned and proudly ‘local’ in style, atmosphere and service.
Let us look after you in our own authentically Kiwi way.
Accommodation Nelson City
Nelson’s Tides Hotel has 47 rooms, many with Maitai River, poolside or Nelson city views and private balconies.
Interconnecting, spa rooms and family rooms are also available.
Your comfort and relaxation are our primary consideration. Please let us know your specific accommodation requirements so we can make sure your stay is thoroughly enjoyable.
Riverfront Dining at Tides Bar & Eatery
Tides Bar and Eatery offers an exceptional central city riverfront dining experience alongside the Maitai River in Nelson.
Perfect for a romantic dinner for two, family occasion, a wedding anniversary or for business entertaining.
The enjoyment begins the moment you relax in the stylish Tides Bar and select a local wine or beer while taking in the Maitai River views from the balcony.
Open Monday to Sunday
- Breakfast 6.45am – 11am
- All Day Menu 11am – 5pm
- Dinner 5.30pm – 8.30pm
- Happy Hour Daily from 1.30pm – 5.30 pm
Nelson Function Venue
Tides Hotel has three excellent venues in the one conference centre for events, functions, seminars, meetings, product launches, trade displays or cocktail parties.
As a conference destination, Nelson offers more with its central location in New Zealand, highest sunshine hours, arts and culture, vineyards, cafes and restaurants, outdoor recreation and 3 national parks nearby.
All our Nelson conference venues are air conditioned and soundproofed and breakaway rooms can be arranged also.
Please contact us so we can put together a tailored package for your conference.
Weddings & Special Events
Up to 150 people | 3 event spaces available
Whether you’re planning a wedding breakfast, an anniversary dinner, a birthday celebration, or a family gathering, Tides Hotel Nelson is the perfect venue.
Our stylish, contemporary decor and delicious cuisine provide an irresistible blend, while our highly accomplished and experienced Functions Coordinator ensures your menu can be effortlessly customized to meet your dining requirements.