Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco Apartments is a handcrafted resort village, surrounding a village green of landscaped gardens with water features, colourful flower beds and manicured lawns.

The Resort has 85 rooms in total, with a charming one storey hotel plus elegant self contained 1- and 2-bedroom cottages and one bedroom studio apartments built in the gardens, with a country village feel.  To enhance the village ambiance, the cottages have climbing roses, window boxes, and French doors opening to little courtyards  With 4 different accommodation options, there is something to suit everyone's taste and budget.

The Standard hotel rooms have distinctive interior décor with 1 Queen bed, ensuite bathroom with hairdryer, TV with Sky freeview channels, in-room safe, telephone, clock/radio, workdesk and chair, data port and internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, and views of the cottages or the Waimea Inlet shoreline.

The 1-Bedroom Studio Apartments are spacious and comfortable, with separate bedroom with 1 King bed (can be split into 2 singles), ensuite bathroom with hairdryer,  lounge and dining area with TV with Sky freeview channels, in-room safe, telephone, clock/radio, workdesk and chair, data port and internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board,  kitchenette and views of the cottages and gardens or the Waimea Inlet shoreline.

For family and friends travelling together, the spacious 2-bedroom cottages are perfect, self contained and on two levels.  The bedrooms and living areas are separate, with 1 Queen bed and 2 Single beds, and bathroom with hairdryer upstairs, and a lounge and dining area with gas fire, Sky TV, DVD player in-room safe, telephone, clock/radio, workdesk and chair, data port and internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, a well equipped kitchen and opening French doors to the courtyard gardens.

For that romantic weekend stay, the self contained 1-bedroom Summerhouse Cottage, with its 4 poster bed in a loft-style bedroom, and ensuite bathroom with spa bath and hairdryer, is a relaxing and charming place to stay.  Downstairs provides a lounge and dining area, with open fireplace, Sky TV, in-room safe, telephone, clock/radio, workdesk and chair, data port and internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, and an open fire, a small, well equipped kitchen and opening French doors to the courtyard patio.

The delightful Orangerie Restaurant and Bar combines local produce with a Pacific Rim / French cuisine, in an elegant 17th century French-styled setting.  You can dine indoors or al fresco on the Mediterranean-style courtyard terrace

The Hotel offers a range of facilities and amenities for guests, including a fitness centre, with massage and an outdoor swimming pool, bicycle hire, a hair and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, a well equipped business centre, reduce mobility access and accessible guest rooms, guest car parking, safety deposit boxes and a tourist information and booking desk.

The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco's location, to the south of the city centre and right on the shoreline, offers easy access to the many activities and attractions in the area and is just a short 5 minutes drive from the airport.  The property offers complimentary airport transfers which must be reserved in advance.  They also have a complimentary transfer into the Centre of Nelson, which runs at scheduled times, which can be booked at Reception.

Built with a great deal of character and style, this property is the ideal choice for a relaxing short stop, or a longer stay, especially if you want the privacy of a cottage, with the facilities of a good hotel.

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