4 Star Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1 Point Road, Nelson, New Zealand View Map

$98 nightly

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Comfortable Accommodations The Honest Lawyer in Nelson offers 4-star comfort with private bathrooms featuring showers. Each room includes free WiFi, ensuring guests stay connected during their stay. Dining and Leisure Guests can enjoy European cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the outdoor seating area and picnic spots offer additional dining options. Convenient Facilities The hotel features a garden, outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, live music, and breakfast in the room. Prime Location Located 3.1 mi from Nelson Airport, the hotel is highly rated for its bar, attentive staff, and convenient location.

496 Reviews

8.2Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
9.0
Location
8.8

What Guests Say

  • “Cute hotel and quieter than I thought it would be sitting over the Pub. I think that is because the pub was really more of a restaurant…”
  • “Well located, nice venue, great people”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Twin Room - Non-Smoking1/2

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

350 sqft • 2 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Crib(s)
  • Nonsmoking
  • Private bathroom
Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking1/1

Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking

500 sqft • 1 King

  • Crib(s)
  • Nonsmoking
  • Private bathroom
1 King Bed, Non-smoking1/4

1 King Bed, Non-smoking

350 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
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2 Single Beds, Nonsmoking

350 sqft • 2 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Accessible

500 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
1 Single Bed, Nonsmoking1/2

1 Single Bed, Nonsmoking

350 sqft • 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Complimentary tea
  • Desk

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 496 reviews

    Location

    8.8

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • Cute hotel and quieter than I thought it would be sitting over the Pub. I think that is because the pub was really more of a restaurant than a pub. We stopped in after dinner and there were only tables,no bar seats. Best breakfast sandwich I've had!
    • Well located, nice venue, great people
    • The bed was comfortable and the room was clean

    Cons -

    • The room looked over the roof and vents. It was very warm at night and the fan wasn't quite enough. Only one window opened. Would have been a better night of sleep if there was another ran or a breeze.
    • A little far from town. Found it a little noisy with the events going on. The room was a little warm but no screen on the window.
    • Air con would have been nice on a very warm evening.
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    6LindaPosted on: 3-26-2017

    Cute hotel and quieter than I thought it would be sitting over the Pub. I think that is because the pub was really more of a restaurant than a pub. We stopped in after dinner and there were only tables,no bar seats. Best breakfast sandwich I've had!

    The room looked over the roof and vents. It was very warm at night and the fan wasn't quite enough. Only one window opened. Would have been a better night of sleep if there was another ran or a breeze.

    10JamesPosted on: 2-14-2018

    Well located, nice venue, great people

    10HeatherPosted on: 2-23-2026

    The bed was comfortable and the room was clean

    A little far from town. Found it a little noisy with the events going on. The room was a little warm but no screen on the window.

    9RoscoePosted on: 2-22-2026

    Great place to end our South Island vacation. Close to Nelson Airport. Wonderful staff (especially Ian). The pub was a nice local place to have a drink and a meal.

    7BrynPosted on: 2-22-2026

    Classic pub downstairs and rooms upstairs. Excellent shower.

    Air con would have been nice on a very warm evening.

    8AndyPosted on: 2-14-2026

    Comfortable rooms over a pub. What's not to like. Good location, with food and drink on site, and another nice restaurant just over the road.

    Food and service in pub variable.

    8MikePosted on: 2-8-2026

    Access to Hotel and food

    No aircon unit in the room

    9DonnaPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Great location - friendly staff and a good place for a drink & dinner -

    Room was a bit warm - even with the window open - however they did provide a fan - not a deal breaker!

    8DebbiePosted on: 2-7-2026

    An easy walk from the Airport. And surprisingly quiet. Great having the restaurant and bar downstairs. Popular with guests and the locals.

    6IsobelPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Location is lovely. Enjoyed the friendly and efficient staff. I was grateful that the outdoor music stopped at 9pm

    My main negative rating for my stay was the lack of availability of breakfast on the Sunday morning of my stay. I had to wait until the restaurant opened at 10am to order a cheese scone (which was delicious by the way). If breakfast was available it certainly wasn’t mentioned in the information book in my room.

    1DavidPosted on: 1-22-2026

    I seen better backpacker hotels...

    No Reception The bathroom smelt of drainsRoom lighting was dark The hallway was dirty

    8HollyPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Friendly staff, very convenient to airport (5-7 minute taxi). Restaurant/bar onsite.

    No elevator but staff offered to carry our bags, which was nice. Older property, a little tired.

    6DarrylPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Bar was good staff very friendly and helpful but it was expensive for what it was, advertising didn’t match up. The hallways were not vacuumed and the whole place looked a little tired and in need of a revamp.

    It was much smaller than the photos showed, very close to airport with flights at 4-5am.The Resturant and bar played precedence over the accommodation.

    7JulinaPosted on: 1-4-2026

    Good location and view. Clean and spacious enough bathroom. There’s also a microwave outside the rooms which was nice for heating up a quick meal

    No mesh on windows so little flies would come in when windows are open. It was stuffy inside the room when windows are closed. Mattresses were too soft and difficult to sleep on

    7ChristopherPosted on: 12-18-2025

    It is a good place to stay for a night or two. Comfortable beds and standard room for a pub with accommodation. Did not eat there but the food is good pub grub.

    8JoyPosted on: 12-7-2025

    Location and it is a beautiful old hotel. Staff friendly and go all out to make sure your stay is good.

    Our room was above the pub and outdoor area, and this was noisy, but fortunately by 9.30/10pm it stopped.

    9wendyPosted on: 12-7-2025

    Room clean and tidy, comfy bed, quiet area, small place down hallway with microwave, plates etc, very useful if wanting to prepare own food, good restaurant onsite, a very quaint older style accommodation with lots of character

    Stairs which my husband finds difficult. The units on ground floor were fully booked

    6MariannePosted on: 12-3-2025

    Close to the airport. Kind staff.

    Rooms get really really warm during the day, there’s a noisy fan but no aircon. We were there in spring and found the room to hot too sleep, so can’t imagine how warm it must get in summers. In our room we could hear the music from the pub until 10 pm, after that super quiet. So for adults okay, but with kids could be an issue.

    9MurrayPosted on: 11-23-2025

    Character and location - 15-20 minute to the airport - easy to find and pleasant reception

    The shower didn't work properly and the spa bath didn't function. We found out too late in the evening -1130-so said nothing as l am sure they would have resolved the issue for us

    8Marie-laurePosted on: 11-19-2025

    Beautiful building and surroundings and the fact to be able to dinner at the same place we stayed.Nice walk around. Close to the airport.The waitress was friendly and we felt welcome.

    We struggled to find a parking spot as hotel guests, and we had all our luggage with us. It would be very helpful to have some clearly allocated spaces for hotel guests, restaurant customers, and campervans, which often need two spaces.We also had to wait almost 1 hour for our food after ordering because our order had been forgotten. The food was expensive regarding the quality. We asked for crunchy fries and they arrived not well cooked and white... after 1 hour of waiting.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Hygiene certification

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Kid Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

    1 Point Road, Nelson

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