Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, Nelson
Facts in brief
Location Footsteps from the coast, 15-minutes' walk from the Monaco reserve
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Nelson Airport
Distance from airport The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco is approximately a 5-minute drive from Nelson Airport
Hotel facilities and services
The Monaco Kitchen, Outdoor swimming pool, About Beauty spa, Gymnasium, High Street Jewellers, Point Six Hair salon.
Out and about nearby
The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco boasts a spectacular setting in Monaco in the Nelson and Abel Tasman region of South Island New Zealand. With the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks on your doorstep, The Grand Mercure is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife appreciators. In the Abel Tasman, take to the water on a range of kayaking and boat trip excursions in search of dolphins, seals and the iconic little penguins. Otherwise, swap your boat for a trusty pair of hiking shoes, and explore the beautiful trails of this National Park with views over stunning beaches and turquoise seas. In the Kahurangi National Park an unspoilt wilderness of mountain and forest walks awaits, brimming with bird life and fantastic encounters with the endemic wildlife. Other guests may appreciate the wine and cycle trails that surround Nelson in the areas of Moutere, Mapua and Motueka. No better example exists on Nelson's Great Taste Trail, a network of cycle trails tracks along the coast, through winery country and over rolling hillsides onto Rabbit Island's forest trails. In Monaco, find a range of quaint shops, pubs, golf-courses and historic sites. Art enthusiasts are similarly well catered for, as the area has recently experienced a resurgence in creative prowess. Inspired by the local light quality and the Moutere Clay, take a tour of the new studios that are beginning to surround Nelson. Finally, those guests interested in film should take a trip to Takaka Hill in search of iconic filming locations from The Hobbit. Explore this beautiful area of Middle Earth, whilst also appreciating the contemporary beach culture, walks, horse treks, art and bird life on offer. The nearby areas of Farewell Spit, Pupu Springs and Wharariki Beach are also accessible from this locality.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide A stay at this hotel is usually part of a tailor-made touring holiday of New Zealand which would include stays at several hotels and a variety of transport arrangements. We calculate the price of each tour on a tailor-made basis and include all arrangements. If you want to book this hotel on its own with flights and transfers as a stand-alone holiday, then please contact us for prices.
From about
Holiday Code EXH5017
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, Nelson
Room descriptions
The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco has well-appointed accommodation for up to 215 guests in boutique hotel rooms, along with a range of self-contained apartment accommodation including one-bedroom studios, one-bedroom spa cottages and two-bedroom cottages.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide A stay at this hotel is usually part of a tailor-made touring holiday of New Zealand which would include stays at several hotels and a variety of transport arrangements. We calculate the price of each tour on a tailor-made basis and include all arrangements. If you want to book this hotel on its own with flights and transfers as a stand-alone holiday, then please contact us for prices.
From about
Holiday Code EXH5017
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, Nelson
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco in Monaco, Expressions Holidays includes flights from London to Auckland with Air New Zealand (flying time is 24 hrs). Auckland is served by a wide variety of international airlines and we can include other airlines in your holiday. The chosen airline will depend upon any stopovers you might want to make en-route to New Zealand. The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco is usually included as part of a tailormade touring itinerary of New Zealand and you can reach the hotel by hire-car, or by flying to the nearest airport, Nelson, which is just 15-minutes away. From there you will require a hire-car to continue you itinerary.
Additional information
Children: The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco welcomes children of all ages.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide A stay at this hotel is usually part of a tailor-made touring holiday of New Zealand which would include stays at several hotels and a variety of transport arrangements. We calculate the price of each tour on a tailor-made basis and include all arrangements. If you want to book this hotel on its own with flights and transfers as a stand-alone holiday, then please contact us for prices.
From about
Holiday Code EXH5017
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, Nelson
About Nelson and Abel Tasman
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Nelson and Abel Tasman encompasses a coastal and cultural region of New Zealand. This northernmost part of New Zealand's South Island is much favoured by visitors with its centre at Nelson, home to a multitude of painters, jewellers, potters, woodworkers and textile artists, its gently sloping vineyards, mild climate and outstandingly beautiful Abel Tasman National Park, accessible only by boat or on foot and full of miles of golden bays, rocky outcrops, lush, green interior. Behind Nelson rise the peaks of the tip of the Southern Alps and in between nestle the lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa. In this region, perhaps even more so than in other parts of New Zealand, you are very aware of the proximity of coast and mountains with fertile pastures, orchards and vineyards in between. Sheep rearing and fruit growing, fishing and mountain tramping all co-exist.
Highlights of Nelson and Abel Tasman
Spend at least one full day in the Abel Tasman approached from the water passing Split Apple rock, stopping perhaps at Anchorage Bay and seeing the seal colony at Tonga Rock, Whale watch at Kaikoura, See the seal colony at Ohau Point north of Kaikoura, Visit the Suter Art Galley in Nelson and combine it with a visit to the vibrant market on a Saturday, Day trip to Farewell Spit, Visit the vineyards of Rimu Grove, Neudorf and Woollaston Estates at Upper Moutere and perhaps have lunch at Seifried at Appelby, Visit the studios of numerous artists in the area, Go to the WOW (World of Wearable Art) in Nelson and the adjoining Collectible Cars Gallery.