Stay at The Sands, Nelson | Room Details & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

623 Rocks Road, Nelson, New Zealand

“The location is fantastic, just steps away from the beach and offering beautiful views of the sports field where we enjoyed watching a game.”view full review

The 4-star The Sands Nelson hotel is located within 5 minutes' walk of Tahunanui Beach and comprises 15 rooms with modern comforts. The luxury aparthotel is a good starting point for exploring Nelson, including Tahunanui Beach Playground, which is just 250 metres away.

Location

Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from Tahunanui Presbyterian Church in Nelson, the hotel is 2.9 km from the regional Nelson Provincial Museum. The distance to Nelson Fun Park is only 0.9 km away.

The local beach is located nearly a 5-minute walk away. A 10-minute drive will take you from The Sands hotel to the hilltop Christ Church Cathedral.

The accommodation is only a few steps from Rocks Road at Tahunanui Beach bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms comprise a balcony and a kitchen complete with ironing facilities and climate control, as well as a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. This Nelson hotel also features a microwave oven and a full-sized fridge. You can enjoy views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

The property is in close proximity to The Sands Brewery Bar & Kitchen and offers a broad selection of meals.

Leisure & Business

With a golf playground, guests can stay fit at this hotel.

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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

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment Sea View

Max:

3 persons

650 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

865 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Mountain view

Shower

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Standard One-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

2 persons

575 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Nelson 1.4 mi

Airports

Nelson (NSN) 3.2 mi

Takaka (KTF) 65.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Fabulous Apartment

“We enjoyed a three-bedroom, three-bathroom unit that was beautifully decorated and fabulously appointed. The added bonus of a smart TV and a refrigerator with an ice maker made our stay even more enjoyable. It felt like home away from home!” view full review

Great Entertainment Options

“The Sands Apartments provided us with excellent media options. The smart TV allowed us to catch up on our favorite shows, and the WiFi was perfect for our streaming needs. We truly felt entertained during our downtime!” view full review

Spacious and Clean

“The bathrooms in the apartment were impressively spacious and very clean. It was nice to have multiple bathrooms for our group, enhancing our comfort during our stay. It truly added to the overall appeal of the apartment.” view full review

Convenient Dining Options

“Having a great café and bar downstairs made dining incredibly convenient. We loved being able to grab breakfast or a drink without leaving the building. The dining options nearby added to our overall experience!” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

623 Rocks Road, Nelson, New Zealand

Map view

623 Rocks Road, Nelson, New Zealand

City landmarks

Museum

World of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum

1.4 mi

Beach

Tahunanui Beach

3100 ft

Zoo

Natureland Wildlife Trust

3100 ft

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

1.8 mi

Amusement Park

Nelson Fun Park

2100 ft

Island

Haulashore Island

4800 ft

Park

Moncrieff Reserve

4800 ft

Landmark

Fifeshire Rock

3900 ft

Landmark

Tasman Heights Lookout

4200 ft

Landmark

Liquid Alchemy

1.1 mi

Landmark

Helibike Nelson

1.0 mi

Museum

Nelson Provincial Museum

1.8 mi

Landmark

Railway Reserve

1.1 mi

Market

The Nelson Market

1.7 mi

Gallery

South Street Gallery

1.7 mi

Garden

Queen's Gardens

2.1 mi

Gallery

The Suter Art Gallery

2.1 mi

Gallery

Wall To Wall Art Nelson

1.9 mi

Landmark

Dance to the Music of Time

2.1 mi

Gallery

Red Art Gallery & Cafe

1.7 mi

Landmark

Little Beehive Co-Op

1.7 mi

Landmark

Fairfield House

1.7 mi

Gallery

Saligia

2.0 mi

Landmark

Melrose House

1.8 mi

Landmark

Anzac Park

1.7 mi

Landmark

Rutherford Park

1.7 mi

Gallery

Quiet Dog Gallery

1.7 mi

Landmark

Parker Gallery

1.7 mi

Landmark

Atkins Gallery

1.8 mi

Nearby

41°16'46. 173°14'57.0"E

Tahunanui Beach Playground

700 ft

Restaurants

The Sands Brewery Bar & Kitchen

0 ft

623 Rocks road Tahunanui

The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar

500 ft

8 Tahunanui Drive Tahunanui

Thai Tahuna

600 ft

14 Tahunanui Drive Tahuna Beach

Sprig & Fern Tahuna

700 ft

13 Beach Road Tahuna

Smugglers Pub and Cafe

2800 ft

8 Muritai Street Tahunanui

Bel-Aire Tavern

2900 ft

37 Tahunanui Drive Tahunanui

My Thai Restaurant

2900 ft

20 Tahunanui Drive

Beach Cafe & Bar

1900 ft

Hounsell Circle Tahuna Beach Reserve

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