Hotels near Nelson Airport - NSN, Nelson

This place was not actually in Stoke but Richmond. However there is a path where you can walk to Stoke in at about 45 minutes. Richmond has many shops and supermarkets. Stoke has two supermarkets and a few shops.

First time visitors to Richmond. Quite a long main Street. Totally surprised me. Loved visiting the Op Shops. All big, clean and lots of people. Lots to see in Richmond. Parks were nice and kid friendly. Went to the Richmond Mall. Enjoyed shopping. I found it easy to drive in Richmond. Went out to the country for a drive. Excellent scenery. Houses appeared to be "different". Saw the oldest pub in NZ. Rained every single day we were there. That was the only thing disappointing about our trip.

The town was easy to navigate, the mall in particular was very compact but full of variety. Everything was easy to get to, very little traffic related delays or issues. The food was all reasonably priced, definiately wish we could have been there longer!

I am sorry I put the wrong review with the wrong accommodation this accommodation was clean and tidy. Staff were wonderful. Sadly not enough hot water to do dishes in the evening then have 2 showers. Communal kitchen was a bit dirty though. Filthy class growing something in cupboard, 1 of the oven poured out smoke and the other ones seals were hanging out of the door. Had lots on information at the front desk which was very helpful.

It's easy to get around Richmond and there are plenty of shopping and eating options. However I personally wouldn't stay there again, unless you have a specific reason to be there as there's not much to see or do - except for a tour of Pic's peanut butter factory. Avoid the main road out of Nelson as this was heavily congested most of the time.

Good central point to explore the Nelson/Tasman area. Easy drive to the Abel tasman for a boat trip and beaches. Mapua is lovely. We enjoyed driving to the Willow bank heritage village open day in Wakefield and the lovely landscape on the drive there. Also a great bakery in Wakefield. Everything you need shopping wise is very close by in Richmond.