Hotels in Wakatu
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Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge2.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.4 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
8.8/10
Excellent
(84)
The price is CNY693
CNY693
CNY797 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
8.8/10
Excellent
(84)
The price is CNY716
CNY716
CNY824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (274)
8.8/10
Excellent
(274)
The price is CNY906
CNY906
CNY1,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(209)
The price is CNY672
CNY672
CNY773 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(201)
The price is CNY803
CNY803
CNY923 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park2.0 star property
Nelson South, 2 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (169)
8.8/10
Excellent
(169)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (647)
8.8/10
Excellent
(647)
The price is CNY693
CNY693
CNY797 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (243)
8.6/10
Excellent
(243)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(166)
The price is CNY659
CNY659
CNY758 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(208)
The price is CNY683
CNY683
CNY785 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (96)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(96)
The price is CNY570
CNY570
CNY655 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (225)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(225)
The price is CNY875
CNY875
CNY1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
ASURE Fountain Resort Motel
ASURE Fountain Resort Motel3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 1.6 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35)
8.8/10
Excellent
(35)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (182)
8.8/10
Excellent
(182)
The price is CNY875
CNY875
CNY1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219)
8.8/10
Excellent
(219)
The price is CNY775
CNY775
CNY891 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 1.7 km from Wakatu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (154)
8.2/10
Very Good
(154)
The price is CNY624
CNY624
CNY718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel4.0 star property
2.9 km from Wakatu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (505)
8.8/10
Excellent
(505)
The price is CNY810
CNY810
CNY932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(872)
The price is CNY716
CNY716
CNY824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (227)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(227)
The price is CNY1,104
CNY1,104
CNY1,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is CNY697
CNY697
CNY802 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
When is the best time to visit Nelson?Our prices for hotels in Nelson are cheapest in July
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
Our prices for hotels in Nelson are cheapest in July
Price trends for hotels in Nelson
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Nelson
December
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High 20°C / low 11°C. Sunny most days.
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December, High crowds, average high temperature 20 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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January, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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February, High crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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March, High crowds, average high temperature 20 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, Low crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, Low crowds, average high temperature 11 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, Low crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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Check out reviews of Wakatu hotels guests love
Century Park Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay during the busy Christmas season. Very accomodating staff and extremely clean rooms. "
Kings Gate Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Very easy parking, clean room, well equipped kitchen."
The Hotel Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"Good facilities and amenities."
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"Welcome check in, car parking on site, spacious room, clean, well equipped, quiet."
Quest Nelson
10/10 Excellent
"Spotless tidy good sized room, well located right in the edge of the CBD "
Tides Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, tidy and up to an excellent standard "
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
10/10 Excellent
"The staff were lovely, the room was spacious and clean. Will be back"
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay all new appliances, very comfy and clean beads, hot showers, very pleasant staff. Very close to the beach. Great for cooking, we loved it!"
Harbourside Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"such lovely hosts and a cute and quiet little hotel. We slept with the door open both nights and drove to Milford sound one day. So close to the lake and town. Would definitely recommend"
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakatu expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from CNY655 in Wakatu to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Wakatu hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Wakatu hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Wakatu?
Basing yourself in Wakatu makes it easy to explore Nelson, including the neighborhoods of Nelson City Centre and Tahunanui.
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