Dine & Eats

A visit to central Nelson isn’t complete without a visit to Sprig + Fern Hardy Street. Well known to locals and visitors alike, the Hardy Street Tavern is a one-stop shop to enjoy superb craft beer and cider, local wines, and good old home-style meals in the heart of Nelson. Owned and operated by Lee Fern for over a decade, Read more…

Consistently awarded one of Nelson’s Top Ranked Motels Elegant and Luxurious, the 5-star Palazzo Motel offers 16 rooms ranging from Executive Suites, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, and Studios. All are highly appointed, with the latest 55-inch smart TV’s, personal Sky boxes, Nespresso Coffee machines, air conditioning, complimentary unlimited high speed WiFi, and water filters in all the rooms. All of our Read more…

The busy café that captures what Nelson is all about; sunshine, fresh food, great coffee, fine wine and people meeting people.   NELSON CAFE BAR Lambretta’s is a licensed Café Bar located at 204 Hardy Street, Nelson. We’re open Monday-Saturday 8am-3pm – Closed Sunday (for now, but not forever!) Whether you want a quick coffee, something sweet, all day breakfast menu, pizzas, lunch or a glass Read more…

Whether you are visiting sunny Nelson for business or pleasure you will find comfort, tranquillity and elegance at Chelsea Park Motor Lodge. Enjoy Nelson’s beauty from your room whilst enjoying some luxuries that make Chelsea Park a Qualmark, 4 Star accommodation provider. Chelsea Park offers high quality lodging including homely comforts of a fully equipped kitchenette, a SKY Guest Select Read more…

Rutherford Hotel is one of the best rated hotels in Nelson’s City Centre. We offer full accommodation services at affordable rates. Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers Qualmark 4 star hotel accommodation with a full complement of features designed to help you achieve the most from your stay. The hotel offers a range of superior guest facilities including two restaurants, and is Read more…

Hospitality New Zealand is all about giving hospitality operators a helping hand in as many ways as we can with their business. We are a voluntary trade association representing around 3,000 hospitality and commercial accommodation businesses. We are committed to adding value to our members through our individual membership service and via local and national advocacy. Through our membership service Read more…

River Kitchen is situated on the banks of the Maitai River, at the heart of city centre of beautiful Nelson. You can sit back and relax, away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy our terrace in the sun, or find a cosy chair inside. We specialise in delicious, seasonally inspired food, craft beers, wines from around New Zealand, and Read more…

Sublime Coffee Roastery – This is where it all happens!  You can see the coffee being roasted, taste all our favourite coffees and experience different slow brew techniques. We stock all the best brew gear, machinery, Sublime Merchandise and super good coffee. There’s always a happy Sublime person to have a chat about all things coffee with. Sublime Coffee Roasters Read more…

 Ice Creams, Gelatos, Sorbets, Coffee, Hot Belgium Waffles, Stroopwaffles made onsite with passion with fresh local products. We also have Argentinian products, Yerba, Alfajores, Dulce de Leche and more!!! Indulge yourself with superb gelato and sorbet, from traditional vanilla and boysenberry to macchiato and chilli-chocolate. Next day, visit for a shake, fruit smoothie, sundae or nine-flavour platter. It opens Read more…

A late night Cocktail & Whisky bar in the heart of Nelson CBD. In the heart of Nelson’s CBD, a late-night haven for cocktail enthusiasts and whisky connoisseurs alike emerged in the summer of 2018. with its stylish surroundings, has become a beacon of bespoke drinks and graceful service. The philosophy at Kismet is straightforward yet profound: offer drinks that Read more…