Near Trafalgar Park, Harbourside Lodge offers a charming retreat with laundry facilities, a bar serving up great drinks, and a restaurant. Guests rave about the helpful staff and enjoy perks like barbecue grills, luggage storage, free newspapers.
Harbourside Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Nelson. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2000
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Harbourside Lodge
Harbourside Lodge Nelson
Harbourside Nelson
Harbourside Lodge Hotel
Harbourside Lodge Nelson
Harbourside Lodge Hotel Nelson
Frequently asked questions
Does Harbourside Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Harbourside Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Harbourside Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Harbourside Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Harbourside Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Harbourside Lodge and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Trafalgar Park (14-min walk) and Nelson Market (1 mi), along with Christ Church Cathedral (1.2 mi) and Founders Heritage Park (1.4 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Harbourside Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Harbourside Lodge like?
Harbourside Lodge is located on the waterfront in Port Nelson, a short 14-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 19 minutes' walk from Nelson Market. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Reviews
Harbourside Lodge Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The property is conveniently located near a restaurant serving delicious meals and offers a complimentary continental breakfast. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
View
Service staff
Walking
Marina
Towns
Port
Location
Restaurant
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Can't beat free upgrade & breakfast
The upgrade was unexpected and provided is with a great view. Room was quite. Breakfast was welcome and a great start. We'll be back.
S J
S J, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
Nice view of the harbour
Clean room and comfortable bed
Really friendly staff
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Was great
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Lovely location, located close to the marina and a restaurant
Kirstin
Kirstin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2025
Close to airport easy trip to City Centre
Receptionist very friendly continental breakfast nice
James
James, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Friendly staff and check in was easy. Nice continental breakfast in the morning.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
One more night
Great to be back, very easy
Brent
Brent, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Superbly clean rooms and excellent breakfast provided. Hostess friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Great place to stay.
Dot
Dot, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
I loved having the upstairs room with the view of the marina, and the privacy that the room offered. The complimentary continental breakfast every morning was great. The kitchen was limited but offered a good choice of hot drinks. The staff were great and very friendly.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
The harbourside lodge is in a excellent location, very quiet.
The staff are very helpful
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Very clean and warm and friendly staff.
Stan
Stan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Great place to stay. Short walk into town centre via trails. Staff friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
Douglas
Douglas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
wonderful stay very friendly staff and great location restaurant next door very good
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Great view out over the harbor and away from the Noyes downtown.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Excellent room looking at the marina. Very clean & tidy. A 15 minute walk to the CBD
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Quiet hotel, walking distance to bus station and CBD. Nice stay.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
The room was very comfortable and attractive with a lovely view over the Marina. The staff were very nice and the breakfast room well equipped and a good selection of continental breakfast items. It's not far from the city center with great dining options.
Heather
Heather, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Located at the port which is great if you enjoy a short walk to the city. Clean and comfortable with and includes a simple but adequate breakfast
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
The location is ideal - a 20 minute walk into town or the same along the coast to the fantastic Boat shed Restaurant.
The bed was extremely comfortable and the views of the harbour excellent.
A friendly host too
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Nice clean room looking over the harbor. Nice continental breakfast in the morning. Would stay here again
Dwayne
Dwayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Nice spot in the port area. Nice restaurant right next door. Super easy to walk into town. Staff are super friendly and helpful.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2025
Room was clean and staff/service was great. Located in the port area.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Lovely before/after stay for our hike.
We had a great stay here. It was a great location for before/after our hike. The rooms were lovely & clean & the manager was great! Lovely marina views & a lovely simple breakfast to get you going in the morning. Highly recommend.
adam
adam, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Nice spot right in the port area over looking the water. Restaurant right next door. Basic motel amenities, but clean, friendly and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was a sweet touch. Would stay again.