The Sands Nelson
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The Sands Review
Featuring a cash machine and a lift, The Sands Nelson is placed just 0.9 km from the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach. Highlights at the 4-star aparthotel include WiFi in the rooms.
The Sands Nelson offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. The brew pub Sprig & Fern Tahuna is just 5 minutes' walk away.
The property is situated in the very heart of Nelson, in the adjacency of Tahunanui Beach Playground. Natureland Wildlife Trust, only a 12-minute walk away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Nelson.
This Nelson hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Modellers Pond a 9-minute walk away. The Sands stands about 10 minutes by car from the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Some of the 15 air-conditioned rooms as the property face the sea and comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony. For more comfort, a hairdryer and bath sheets together with a shower are provided. The units of the hotel look out over the Tasman Sea.
The Heaphy bus stop is set 5 minutes' walk away.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Perfect and excellent location a 15-minute walk to Natureland Zoo.
- Surrounded by a park and a hill.
- Nice modern and well-organised rooms; most with an extra large double bed, a 3 bathroom and a good kitchen.
- Some units with delightful decor.
- Good restaurant with Italian options.
- Rates are excellent.
- Mixed reviews of beds, some might be a little hard.
- A bit small bathrooms may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle Dryer Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Relax
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Tasman Heights Lookout 1.25 km (4101 ft)
- South Street Gallery 2.67 km (1.66 mi.)
- Haulashore Island 1.44 km (4724 ft)
- Tahunanui Beach 810 m (2657 ft)
- Natureland Wildlife Trust 530 m (1739 ft)
- Tahunanui Beach Playground 280 m (919 ft)
- Railway Reserve 1.77 km (1.10 mi.)