The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel in Nelson
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Waterfront hotel in Nelson with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, conference space, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a garden are onsite.
The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, conference space, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a garden are onsite.
The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Nelson
Available Rooms
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
2 Single
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
2.5
Great spot with character
5.0
Nice X-Factor to the place
4.0
Cosy attractive and warm room. Just where we wanted it to be.
5.0
Very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
2.5
3rd time staying.
Staff always friendly & welcoming.
Hotel is different from standard branded hotels which makes it a huge winner.
5.0
Super convenient with comfortable room and a good restaurant for dinner.
5.0
This property is lovely olde world hotel. Furnishings not modern but in keeping with the theme of the place. Clean and quiet room. The food in the restaurant was delicious.
4.0
Nice surroundings
Easy access
5.0
Fantastic value for money, lovely room, very comfortable bed, lovely quaint grounds and the lunch was delicious. We will be back!
4.0
The honest lawyer was the perfect place to stay for an early departure at the Nelson airport – the best part was the friendly staff! Ian, the person that checked us in, was delightful – thank you!
4.0
The highlight was definitely the restaurant meal. While room was tidy, good range of coffes, teas, continental breakfast, it was very small, especially the shower. Staff were friendly at both reception and in restaurant. Massive outdoor dining and family area. Definitely will be back.
2.0
Left after one night, too, too rustic! Ugh!
4.0
Nice beer garden by the sea
5.0
This is the most wonderful old English-style hotel with a fantastic restaurant and pub. The internet was awful but everything else more than made up for it. Highly recommend it.
5.0
Love the quirkiness about this place, lovely food and beverages to enjoy. Accommodation was great!
2.5
Really enjoyed my night at the honest lawyer, room was very nice and comfortable, spacious ,nice view.
4.0
Very quirky building, great bar and meals
4.0
Quite a quirky old school pub. We enjoyed our stay here
5.0
Lovely old style hotel in lovely garden and surroundings - so close to the airport to be able to walk.
4.0
We enjoyed the spaciousness of the room, facilities and atmosphere of the whole complex.
The outside building maintenance has been neglected. The roof in particular needs attention. Very noticeable from our up stairs room.
The window boxes would have added the finishing touches had they been planted. The outside grounds were looking quite tired. I appreciate that to maintain a complex as you have takes time and money with little return.
We both enjoyed our short time with you and will definitely return for another stay some time.
Many thanks,
Kind regards,
Lyn and Win Holdaway.
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4.0
We were in cottage 15. Spacious room, bright and sunny room. Parking right outside
5.0
Always great stay. Sure to be back again
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay for the week I was there. My room was spacious and had everything I needed to make my stay a pleasure.
Only little thing I was not too impressed with is that the continental breakfast is not quite continental enough.
Sure to be back soon for my next business trip.
5.0
Love the English style building, the service in general was really friendly, my room was just like in the pictures.
3.0
bathroom rooms needs a good clean and a re paint
4.0
We were early for checkin, they were very nice and took care of our things so we could go about the day. I dropped rental car at airport and walked back (25 min) to the hotel. We always walk when we can, unfortunately it was too far to walk to central Nelson. So we had a quiet night and had one of the best steaks ever at their pub. It was some hot stone thing, and the meat really exceeded our expectations. Especially since it was our only option, things close earlier than we're accustomed to, 7:30 to 8pm! The whole property has the cute cottage feeling. The room itself was nice, but old shower not so great with stained grout and stained shower curtain. Also, there was dusty spiderwebs w spider behind the bathroom door. The fan provided (no a/c) was very dusty. Quite a pile of dust clumps on carpet once I was done wiping it down with some tissues. Enough to bring my room grade from an A to a C . If they just clean a bit better and get new shower curtains, it'd be close to perfect! Checkout was just dropping keys in a box, we had to leave before desk hours.
2.5
My one night stay was exactly the reward required after hiking the Heaphy track. I just loved the elegantly appointed room, my beautiful bath and the feeling that I was staying in someone's home albeit with the privacy my room afforded me.
Full marks to the chef for producing a spectacular quinoa chicken salad. It was a memorable bowl of food. Take it as a compliment that I am going to try to recreate it at home but I know that it won't measure up. The only option is a return visit it appears!
4.0
Great staff and historic property, connected to great pub. Beautiful location. Quaint beer garden. Could use one more seating chair in room. Would definitely recommend this place.
4.0
This is a wonderful destination. Will definitely be back
5.0
Checked in late with ease.
1.5
great location, lovely old building. Nice to have a pub and restaurant on site. Unfortunately we did have a case of something that bit us in the night. We purchased our own insect spray and requested clean linen
1.5
Nice Beergarden, location over all good.
4.0
Nice view - when the tide is in.
Very quiet in the mornings
2.5
Really unique hotel. Right on the water and with a great pub and garden bar
5.0
We'd be happy to stay at The Honest Lawyer again
2.5
Nice quaint hotel just out of the centre
4.0
Lovely historic property. Great food.
4.0
All good bar check in. No one at reception. Long wait for assistance, despite using buzzer multiple times.
Room good size with parking outside a bonus. Complimently breakfast a nice surpise.
5.0
This hotel is gorgeous. The rooms are really lovely, the bed was very comfortable. Plenty of extra pillows and an extra duvet in the room. Everything you could possibly need was catered for. The shower had awesome pressure. Everything was clean, and it was an extremely comfortable stay. We booked two rooms, and our friends room had a clawfoot bath which was just gorgeous! Very happy with our stay and would definitely stay again.
5.0
We enjoyed the friendly, local staff and casual old style ambience of the property. The room was comfortable and quiet. We would definately stay there again.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nelson?
The average price for a rental in Nelson is £103 per night. This rental is £6 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.
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