Wakatu Hotel Nelson, Nelson ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

83 Collingwood Street, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010

Wakatu Hotel is a 3-star accommodation offering free private parking and free WiFi. The hotel features a bar and shared facilities such as barbecue grills, making it convenient for both short and extended stays.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Wakatu Hotel provide guests with access to a shared lounge area and include amenities such as a microwave in a common area. Bathrooms feature showers and complimentary toiletries.

Dining Options

The hotel features dining options with a restaurant where guests can enjoy meals. Nearby, multiple dining establishments, including The Baker's Coffee Shop and New Street Steakhouse, are just 0.3 miles away.

Leisure & Activities

Wakatu Hotel offers leisure facilities, including a picnic area and the chance to play darts. The property is in close proximity to landmarks such as The Suter Art Gallery and the Nelson Market, providing guests with various activities.

Services & Transportation

Services at Wakatu Hotel include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. The nearest bus stops are within an 8-minute walk, facilitating easy transport throughout the area.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Room with 1 Single Bed

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1 person

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1 Single bed

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

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1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room

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2 persons

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Center

Nelson2000 ft

Airports

Nelson (NSN) 5.9 mi

Woodbourne (BHE) 66.6 mi

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Sleeping Arrangements

I loved the variety of sleeping options available. The family room had a double bed and bunks, providing flexibility for both adults and kids. It was a unique setup that really suited our needs during our stay.

James123. USA, 2024-02-15Read full review on

Modern Bathroom Amenities

The bathroom featured modern amenities that made my experience much more enjoyable. Everything was well-organized and I appreciated the cleanliness, making it easy to relax after a long day.

Matt456. Canada, 2024-04-10Read full review on

Delicious Dining Options

The dining options provided a fantastic way to enjoy local flavors. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meals served. It made me look forward to dinner every night I was there!

Robert789. UK, 2024-06-01Read full review on

Relaxing Spa Experience

I made time to enjoy the spa facilities and it was a true highlight of my trip. The ambiance was calming and the treatments were divine, leaving me refreshed and truly relaxed.

Dean102. Australia, 2024-07-20Read full review on

What’s included

General

Wi-Fi

Dining

Restaurant

Media

Television

Location

83 Collingwood Street, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010

Map view

83 Collingwood Street, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010

City landmarks

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

4400 ft

Garden

Queen's Gardens

2500 ft

Gallery

The Suter Art Gallery

2500 ft

Museums

Nelson Provincial Museum

2800 ft

Market

The Nelson Market

2800 ft

Maitai 7010

Centre of New Zealand

1.1 mi

1 Kinzett Terrace The Wood

Dance to the Music of Time

3200 ft

Gallery

Saligia

2200 ft

Parks

Founders Heritage Park

1.4 mi

Botanical Gardens

2500 ft

Anzac Park

2100 ft

26 Brougham St

Melrose House

3400 ft

Maitai 7010

Centre of New Zealand Monument

1.1 mi

Rutherford Park

2600 ft

48 Van Diemen St

Fairfield House

4200 ft

Unnamed Road

Girlies Hole

3400 ft

23-25 N The 7010

Neale Park

3900 ft

Botanical Hill

4200 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Wall To Wall Art Nelson

500 ft

Gallery

South Street Gallery

2000 ft

123 Hardy St

Little Beehive Co-Op

1500 ft

Gallery

Red Art Gallery & Cafe

1700 ft

Mall

Morrison Square

900 ft

Tasman St

Huangshi Garden

1200 ft

Shop 8 Dowsons Arcade

Atkins Gallery

1200 ft

Gallery

ATELIER Studio

1200 ft

Southern Wilderness

1300 ft

77 Trafalgar St

Maitai Walkway

1400 ft

Gallery

Quiet Dog Gallery

1700 ft

90 Achilles Avenue Wakatu Square

Parker Gallery

1700 ft

Restaurants

The Pita Pit

1000 ft

244 Hardy Street

That Smoothie Bar

800 ft

70 Bridge Street

Columbus Coffee

1100 ft

Morrison Square 244 Hardy Street

Chilando Mexican Taqueria

1200 ft

Shop 23

Falafel Gourmet Cafe

1300 ft

195 Hardy Street

Penguino Ice Cream Cafe

1500 ft

85 Montgomery Square

The Swedish Bakery & Cafe

1700 ft

54 Bridge Street This Website Does Not Work

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

30%

liked the hotel and would stay again

5.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

5.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

James

United States of America, December 2024

5.0/10

This hotel experience was highly disappointing. We booked what was advertised as a family room, but it felt cramped with a double bed and bunks pushed into a small space. While the sheets were clean, the room itself had a noticeable odor, and I even found a dirty sheet from a previous guest wedged beside the bed. Noise was an issue as we were awakened by a commotion in the middle of the night. The overall experience did not meet my expectations at all.

Rooms

5.0

The room was cramped and had an unpleasant smell, despite the clean sheets.

Service

5.0

Service aspects were not highlighted, so it's tough to gauge the quality.

Location

5.0

I didn’t feel secure due to noise and disturbances at night, which overshadowed any advantages to the location.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

Basic facilities were available, but the overall condition and upkeep left much to be desired.

Thomas

United States of America, December 2024

5.0/10

My stay was quite disappointing. The family room felt cramped and uncomfortable, with a dirty sheet left from a previous guest. Although the sheets were clean, the room itself was smelly and noisy. The disturbance in the middle of the night from a fight outside made it even worse. I definitely don't recommend this place if you're looking for a pleasant experience.

Rooms

5.0

The family room was cramped with a double bed and bunks, and it had a noticeable smell. The bed was too soft to sleep comfortably.

Service

5.0

Service was minimal, with no significant interaction to note.

Location

5.0

The hotel seemed to attract a rough crowd, as I was woken up by a fight nearby.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were inadequate for a family stay; the room cleanliness was a major issue.

Bob

United States of America, November 2024

5.0/10

My stay at this hotel was quite disappointing. The family room was cramped and uncomfortable, and I struggled to sleep on the overly soft bed. While the sheets were clean, the overall cleanliness left much to be desired. On top of that, we experienced loud disturbances at night, which made for a frustrating stay. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this hotel based on my experience.

Rooms

5.0

The family room was cramped with a double bed and bunks that were not comfortable for sleeping.

Service

5.0

I didn't receive any remarkable service; it felt quite average.

Location

5.0

The location felt unsafe with noise from disturbances in the middle of the night.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were lacking, and the overall atmosphere felt transient and unwelcoming.

Anthony

United States of America, October 2024

5.0/10

I had a really disappointing stay at this hotel. The family room felt cramped with a double bed and bunks crammed in together, and the mattress was so soft that I couldn't sleep properly. The overall cleanliness left a lot to be desired, as I found dirty bedding from a previous guest. To top it off, we were disturbed in the middle of the night by a fight outside the hotel. It's really not worth it.

Rooms

5.0

The family room was cramped and unclean, with a smelly atmosphere and an uncomfortable bed.

Service

5.0

Service was lacking due to the overall environment of the hotel, which felt unsafe.

Location

5.0

The location felt sketchy, especially with the disturbances from outside.

Dining

Facilities

Alex

United States of America, September 2024

5.0/10

My experience at this hotel was quite disappointing. The family room we booked felt cramped and the mattress was way too soft, making sleep difficult. While the sheets were clean, the overall cleanliness of the room was not up to par, with a lingering smell and leftover dirty bedding from a previous guest. To make matters worse, we were disturbed in the middle of the night by loud noises from a fight outside. Definitely not the peaceful stay we were hoping for.

Rooms

5.0

The family room was cramped, with a mattress that was too soft to sleep on comfortably.

Service

5.0

While I didn’t interact much with the staff, the overall environment felt chaotic and unwelcoming.

Location

5.0

The location seemed to attract a lot of noise and disturbances, which compromised our experience.

Dining

Facilities

5.0