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The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront Nelson hotel with bar/lounge

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Standard King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Garden
Dining
Front of property
Property grounds
Experience the essence of The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection by the sea. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the bar, or explore your creative side in our garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $75
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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TV
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Private bathroom
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Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Yard
Heating
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TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Yard
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Point Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zink - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Squires Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McCashin's Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pc Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

When visiting Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Honest Lawyer, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1995
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Honest Lawyer - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 25.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a short 9-minute drive from Nelson (NSN) and 19 minutes' walk from Greenmeadows Park.

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Reviews

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered a good meal and a spacious outdoor dining area. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location, stayed in the cottage very quiet and private, good size room, bed getting a little old could do with an upgrade.
Ron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old style hotel in lovely garden and surroundings - so close to the airport to be able to walk.
MAUREEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic value for money, lovely room, very comfortable bed, lovely quaint grounds and the lunch was delicious. We will be back!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my night at the honest lawyer, room was very nice and comfortable, spacious ,nice view.
ross, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Could use a refresh but clean and functional. Rooms are spacious but could use better cooling. Only floor fans provided.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Johnny, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Checked in late with ease.
Yvette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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. I
Win and Lyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Reception was hard to find at night, or I'm just a blind idiot whondidnt see the signs... We were welcomed by the manager who was very friendly and helped us with the checkin and getting wine and dessert sent to the room, even thought the kitchen had already closed. The room was large and clean. My wife said she felt like she was staying in an old castle room, in a good way. Im pretty sure we booked the larger room on the property. The bathroom was huge, and clean. The mattress was a little soft/lumpy but we were hiking so still slept ok. There are planes flying over at night since you are right by the airport but it stops from around 10pm-6am. Overall a comfortable stay. Of the mattress was new, i would have given 5 stars for comfort. The pub was excellent, high quality and delicious food. Hailey, our server was friendly and attentive. Thank you! 9/10 would stay again! 10/10 with a new mattress!
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great meals. Comfy beds.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We checked in late but were welcomed by a very helpful nice fella. Our room was excellent as was the parking and facilities, however.....in the morning we were a little late leaving our room, the cleaner was yelling through the door to "hurry up"..repeating this several times. When we excited here she was directly opposite our door, leaning up against the wall with her arms crossed giving a feral look. Most unpleasant check out ive EVER had .
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and helpful. Very unique setting for the hotel with terrific scenery.
bradley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Es ist ein schönes Hotel und die Lage war toll. Das Zimmer war allerdings sehr klein und es hatte keine Abstellmöglichkeiten. Für eine Person und eine Nacht OK. Das Personal im Restaurant war etwas umorganisiert. Da muss am Service gearbeitet werden. Leider gibt es kein Frühstück.
Birgit, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great value for money

While the cleaning lady was nice, the room is in need of a makeover, the floor needed cleaning under the basin and considering it’s a hotel with a restaurant it would have been good to have the option of breakfast - even if just a continental one. $207 per night seemed a lot for what we got.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location

Beautiful location on the waterfront, lovely pub with plently of seating. Close to the city, airport and Richmond. Small amount of airplane noise during the daytime
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room and the staff are so helpful. Does externaly look a little tired in places . Would recommend though
Kevan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value

A quaint hotel with lots happening on a Sunday afternoon from the guitar playing and singing group to the weekend long lunch crowd enjoying the beautiful outdoor area at the front. My single room (double bed) was very quiet.
SUSAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room so nice and peaceful and to a high standard Great garden bar and meal awesome hotel 😊
Shona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique property! Good pub. Great hiking.
ivan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and stay amazing.
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nic accomodation. Lovely grounds
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

When booking this accommodation they need to inform you that the rooms are upstairs. I spoke with a member of the accommodation as we were traveling to nelson for the night, we had just arrived in the south island by ferry arriving at 5-30 pm. On arrival We need to ask for help with our bags which did not go down well with the office staff. We enquired about meals at their restaurant and told the restaurant closed at 7pm. Three adults at 70 years plus of age. I should have been told when we made communcation that the restaurant would be closed on arrival. Office staff need better training dealing with public. The two girls that carried our bags to our room were very helpful to deal with. No help around in the morning to take the bags down to the car. A great welcome to the South Island. The two brothers have health problems that was why were making this trip around the south island. We had to drive back into town to find a restaurant open at this time of night, we could only find MC Donalds.
Doreen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming place, beautiful grounds. Restaurant was excellent
Randall, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a charming place to stay and very quiet. We found it to be a totally lovely and welcome relief after several days on the trail. They were extremely hospitable and accommodating. Dinner was fantastic.
Leslie, 1-night trip