The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nelson

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Nelson

Visiting Nelson, British Columbia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Nelson, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Nelson based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Nelson for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Nelson before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Nelson for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Nelson for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Adventure Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 616 Vernon Street, Adventure Hotel has great rooms from $155 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn & Convention Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Nelson

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn & Convention Center which has nice rooms starting at $205. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 153 Baker Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hume Hotel & Spa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hume Hotel & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $167. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 422 Vernon Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Prestige Lakeside Resort BW Premier Collection

3-star Resort with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Nelson

With terrific rooms from $225, Prestige Lakeside Resort BW Premier Collection, at 701 Lakeside Drive provides skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Kokanee Glacier Resort

Motel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Kokanee Glacier Resort has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers skiing, a restaurant, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $150 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2615 Highway 3A. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Villa Motel Nelson

Motel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Nelson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Villa Motel Nelson is 8.30 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a kitchen, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $123, and it's located at 655 Highway 3A. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Creekside B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Creekside B&B because it has great rooms that start at $138. It has parking, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and air-conditioning, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3460 Bodard Drive. Only 11.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a refrigerator at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Nelson, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Nelson, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Nelson, Best Hotels for One Week in Nelson, Best Hotels for One Night in Nelson, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Nelson, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Nelson.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Nelson?

Nelson Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$166

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Nelson, British Columbia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Nelson, British Columbia based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $166. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nelson.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $178
  • 2-star hotels: $137


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