The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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4.08 stars rating. Very Good.
(64) 3 547-4070
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Thu, Oct 15, 2026 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026

The Honest Lawyer in Nelson

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection™ Hotel is located in a quiet and relaxing area of Nelson and offers unique, boutique accommodation. The hotel is an Olde Worlde English Country Pub & Hotel with 13 charming, inviting and idyllic rooms, including suites, twin rooms, apartments and king-size rooms with all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. All rooms are decorated and furnished in true English country-style with picture-perfect views of the Waimea Estuary, Tasman Bay and the mountains in the distance.

Highlights

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant*
  • Lounge/Bar*
  • Hotel has Safe
  • Lake
  • Check in / out2:00 PM / 10:00 AM

*May require an additional cost

Available Guest Rooms

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Featured Amenities(11)

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant*
  • Lounge/Bar*
  • Hotel has Safe
  • Lake
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • 100% Smoke Free Hotel
  • Banquet Rooms*

*May require an additional cost

Essential details

  • Check-In2:00 PM
  • Check-Out10:00 AM
  • No Smoking100% Smoke Free Hotel
  • Phone Number(64) 3 547-4070
  • ChildrenAnyone aged 12 and under, at time of booking, stay for free
  • Fax (64) 354 740-77
  • Pets
    Pets Allowed: No

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Hotel alerts
Children 12 years and under stay free of charge with parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Please note there is a 2.5 percent credit card surcharge on Visa and MasterCard. This property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. All employees onsite have been fully vaccinated. This property will only accept fully vaccinated guests until further notice. Proof of vaccination required.

Dine-in at The Honest Lawyer Restaurant

Enjoy a country pub experience at The Honest Lawyer Restaurant, which offers modern cuisine with the classic fare. The Honest Lawyer Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a meal by the fire in the winter or dine outside in the sun on the hotel’s lawn overlooking the Tasman Bay, or visit the bar for a cocktail.

Conference facilities and wedding venue

The Honest Lawyer offers well-equipped conference facilities that can host up to 80 delegates depending on your required setup. The conference facilities include free WiFi, an overhead projector, data projector, screen, stereo system, whiteboard, microphone, photocopier and flipchart. The hotel offers food and beverage service. You can choose to have your refreshments in the conference room or break away and enjoy dining in the main restaurant. Free on-site car parking is available. The Honest Lawyer also offers a wedding venue for both small and large weddings with the picturesque scenes overlooking the Waimea Estuary, Tasman Bay and the surrounding mountains. For a larger occasion, we also offer an enclosed courtyard. Guests can enjoy access to a courtesy coach for airport transfers.

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