The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.3 (815 reviews)
1 Point Road Monaco , Nelson , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Inconsistent food quality
Lack of air conditioning

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Rooms reported as clean and tidy but with some maintenance issues indicated.
Service
9.16
Staff friendly and helpful, ensuring a good stay.
Location
8.7
Great location close to the airport with beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.65
Some rooms in need of renovation; good but with shortcomings.
Amenities
8.18
Standard amenities with a useful food preparation area.
Value for Money
8.14
Good value for what is offered, though food quality could be improved.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Food quality perceived as inconsistent; wait times noted.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall a pleasant stay with character and charm despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:06

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Garden Views
Located just 8.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a serene escape with a garden, on-site dining options, and complimentary WiFi. The 4-star hotel provides top-notch amenities including room service and free parking, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Ideal Location for Outdoor Enthusiasts
With easy access to cycling trails and being only 9.4 km from Trafalgar Park, this non-smoking property is perfect for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Guests can explore the picturesque surroundings and engage in outdoor activities during their stay.

Convenient and Hassle-Free Stay
Just 5 km from Nelson Airport, The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection provides a convenient location for travelers. Experience a seamless stay with luggage storage facilities and well-equipped private bathrooms in every room.

Book your stay now at The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection for a delightful and memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NSN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 815 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Andy • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

Comfortable rooms over a pub. What's not to like. Good location, with food and drink on site, and another nice restaurant just over the road.

Cons:

Food and service in pub variable.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Access to Hotel and food

Cons:

No aircon unit in the room

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lucrecia • couple • nz
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Needs a bit of freshen up

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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vb • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • solo_traveller • nz
6
I had a pleasant stay overall. It was great to be able to walk from the airport
Pros:

Location is lovely. Enjoyed the friendly and efficient staff.
I was grateful that the outdoor music stopped at 9pm

Cons:

My main negative rating for my stay was the lack of availability of breakfast on the Sunday morning of my stay. I had to wait until the restaurant opened at 10am to order a cheese scone (which was delicious by the way). If breakfast was available it certainly wasn’t mentioned in the information book in my room.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
1
I seen better backpacker hotels definitely not 4star suggested on your site
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

No Reception
The bathroom smelt of drains
Room lighting was dark
The hallway was dirty

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • nz
10
Friendly helpful staff, great location, charming comfortable accommodation and great restaurant with huge portions sizes
Pros:

Charming country pub in the traditional style, with lovely friendly feel

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • us
8
Convenient to airport
Pros:

Friendly staff, very convenient to airport (5-7 minute taxi). Restaurant/bar onsite.

Cons:

No elevator but staff offered to carry our bags, which was nice. Older property, a little tired.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • au
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Megan • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Room was so cozy and cute while being very spacious

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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CHEN • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

I love here’s environment.. and the manger is so nice.. he is from Scotland.Iain

Cons:

I like all of here haha

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • nz
8
Great
Pros:

Great stay, family friendly hotel

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Marion • family_with_children • nz
8
special time for us
Pros:

lovely spot a treat for a short family stay

Cons:

Situation and restaurant and nice view from room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Cheyenne • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Jacinda • couple • nz
3
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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jack • couple • nz
9
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Annelies • extended_group • nl
8
Leuk Engelse stijl hotel, beetje gedateerd maar goede bedden, ruime kamers en schoon
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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darryl • couple • au
6
If it wasn’t Xmas and demand high we would have moved on
Pros:

Bar was good staff very friendly and helpful but it was expensive for what it was, advertising didn’t match up. The hallways were not vacuumed and the whole place looked a little tired and in need of a revamp.

Cons:

It was much smaller than the photos showed, very close to airport with flights at 4-5am.
The Resturant and bar played precedence over the accommodation.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Julina • extended_group • au
7
Good for two nights stay
Pros:

Good location and view. Clean and spacious enough bathroom. There’s also a microwave outside the rooms which was nice for heating up a quick meal

Cons:

No mesh on windows so little flies would come in when windows are open. It was stuffy inside the room when windows are closed. Mattresses were too soft and difficult to sleep on

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee