Amazing stay! Unbelievable service and delicious breakfast! Heather is the hostess with the…read moremostest!

We stayed in Nelson one night on our two week honeymoon throughout both North and South Island. We…read moretook a late afternoon ferry into Picton that was delayed so we weren't on track to arrive until close to 9 PM (and our trip was made slower by driving in the rain). The owners were so nice, checked in on us and weren't mad that we were making them wait for our check in (we were the last ones). The room was so big and the bed was so comfy - these weary travelers almost contemplated not going to Abel Tasman the next day...almost. Also Max recommended the best restaurant in town (Hopgoods) and called them in advance to make sure they would stay open to accommodate us for dinner. Literally it was the best meal we had on our trip and we were so sad that we were barely staying awake during it b/c we were so tired. Nelson is the type of place that I would definitely come back to and it has a super quaint center of town. If you are going to the area - definitely stay here....for more than one day.

We just spent two nights in this moderately-priced spot, and couldn't be happier. Less expensive…read morethan most accommodations in New Zealand, it's right in the town of Takaka, easy walking distance to a full-sized market, several good restaurants and bars, clothing and hardware stores, and pretty much everything in town. The entire Golden Bay area is an easy drive from the motel, with hikes, hot springs, fishing, swimming, and all the usual fun things. This motel is almost a boutique hotel, as the interior appointments are modern and well-designed. Our room had a very usable kitchen with full assortment of utensils, a lovely bathroom, windows that opened to create a nice flow of air, and a very comfortable bed. My single complaint is that the lighting in the kitchen is compact fluorescent, rather harsh at night, but all the other lighting was fine. The couple that own and built the place are very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to chat with. Highly recommended for any sized group, including families. There is a laundry room, outdoor barbecue grill, and our room had a little veranda with table that was very comfortable. Book from their web site, you will save money.

Great property with a very watchful though friendly proprietress. Good kitchen and common spaces -…read morethere's even an outdoor barbecue! Clean rooms and a good location to get out to Abel Tasman and other nearby wonders.

If you're looking for a relaxing and peaceful weekend, you need to park your little patootie here!…read more This place is just amazing with a marvelous atmosphere! I wish that this place was in America so I could spend another weekend of relaxing. As soon as I pulled up onto the property, I felt like I wasn't in reality, more like everything was from a storybook. Everywhere I looked was just beautiful. When you pull in, remember look up towards the left. They have a really cool treehouse! Unfortunately, I didn't have time to read a book in there, but definitely check it out if reading a book in a cool place is your thing. As soon as I was about to walk into the front door, I noticed grapes hanging on the arches. It was so beautiful! We were warmly greeted by Victor and Robert. I enjoyed their lovely company! We were greeted upon parking and chit chatted before going to our rooms. Our room was amazing I tell you. I felt like I was out in the country during the olden times, living a during the simpler life. It was great being the only guests at the time because then our hosts prepared breakfast at the time we wanted since they asked us the night before. We had breakfast in the greenhouse and it was BEAUTIFUL. Did I feel like Mary exploring her secret garden? Why yes, yes I did. The breakfast was wonderful with a beautiful view and a great environment with music playing in the background. We even got to have their gorgeous dog Flavia sit with us during breakfast. They also make their own wine in house, so if you stay, ask them for a tour! It was nice walking around talking with them knowing more about this place and having Flavia walking around with us. They showed me the different grapes, and also the olive trees! I was also able to pet mini horses! They were so adorable! Unfortunately, I didn't get to go up into the tree house, but it looks beautiful and like a place I could sip on tea. Truly, if you're ever in the area and need a peaceful and relaxing getaway for a bread and breakfast place, stop by here with all the cute New Zealand country charm!

We arrived after 8 PM for our one-night stay. Robbert came out to the driveway to welcome us,…read moreshowed us to our room, and then gave us our space for the duration of the evening. Our room was huge; it had a large bed, a sitting area, and the biggest bathroom I've ever seen. The fixtures in the bathroom were old-fashioned; a bit more rustic than we're used to. Overall the room was quite charming with its wooden floor and French doors overlooking the patio and yard. It was dead quiet at night, and we had a very sound night's sleep. In the morning Robbert invited me to accompany him as he bottle-fed an adorable baby alpaca. It was exciting getting to go behind the gate and approach the large herd of alpacas, the enormous turkey, and the chickens. After petting the baby alpaca and taking lots of photos, Robbert served my husband and me breakfast in an utterly charming greenhouse that had ivy growing all along the internal support beams. It was so romantic. As the only guests at the B&B at the time, we had the whole place to ourselves. We were served the best French press coffee I've ever had, and a delectable assortment of foods. Robbert joined us after a bit, and shared fascinating information about his farm and NZ. It was very nice chatting with him. After we were pleasantly stuffed, my husband and I strolled the grounds, and especially enjoyed checking out the adult-sized tree house. Unfortunately, we had a tight schedule to keep and had to get back on the road shortly thereafter. I can imagine that 2-3 days here in this remote, peaceful oasis would be a great de-stressor.

Ridicously overpriced. Small rooms with very soft beds. Old overused towels. Poor lighting in the…read morebathroom. Slippery shower. Poor service had to ask twice for shampoo and conditioner. Noisy refrigerator. NO ICE! Nothing is close...you definitely need a car to stay there. No breakfast anywhere nearby. Staff doesn't show up until 9:30a. $50 charge for evening service if required. I've stayed in hotels worldwide this is at the bottom of my list. I will say...the rooms were clean.

Good location with view out over the water but a bit most with planes flying overhead. Near a nice…read morerunning and biking path and they rent bicycles. Very nice hotel with cute English style Cottages. Laundry was easy to do. Staff were nice and helpful. Room had a big jacuzzi and comfy bed. TV only has about 10 channels.

Ok, I'm a first time backpacker. Not sure flying in from Auckland with a cabin bag actually…read morequalifies. I booked the Prince Albert for a couple of nights on booking.com for my daughter and I. Couldn't have been happier. Lovely historic building, a five minute walk from the centre of town. Warm and friendly reception, clean rooms, lots of separate areas for relaxing. Couple of things I didn't expect - anyone staying could order a $10 meal at the bar each night (including dessert) and there's free breakfast each morning. It's a simple affair, toast, cereal or waffles, but much appreciated on a cold winter morning.

Nice patio for a dinner. Service was ok. Had the fish chowder, which was excellent. The lamb trio…read morewas disappointing: the rack was more on the medium side that medium rare, the lamb tenderloin was a "meatball" and the last one was mixed with a gravy inside a pastry! Also seasoning was absent. I'm sure some other options on the menu could be better. A big negative for customer: was told that the WiFi is ONLY for hotel customers. What am I ? Not a customer That is the reason for only 3 *

Now this was a great place that we came across during our stay in Picton. We were looking for…read moresomewhere to eat in the evening and stumbled across this place walking into the town centre. If you need a date night, or somewhere uber romantic, this place is for you. Our waiter (although he was leaving the following week) was super attentive, making sure water and wine glasses were filled at all times. The SR had fish and chips which he felt were nothing particularly exciting, however my salmon in soy sauce and malt vinegar (novel!) looked and tasted great. Although our mains were hit and miss, the desserts (pavlova and fruit salad), with spun sugar decorations and warm spiced berry compote sealed the deal for this hotel as one of our more memorable dining experiences. A stand out hit in the Picton area.

This was actually possibly our favorite place we stayed as far as motels/hotels on our entire trek…read morethrough New Zealand. So first, the views. The name of the place says it all, and to my knowledge, every room has a view of the water about as spectacular as ours. That said, we were on the top floor, and while it's a walk to get up there, the views were great. Next, the owners. Very fun and personable and all together helpful. The motel had these night little touches in the rooms, it felt like home at times, and you can tell that's a tip of the way the owners operate. We really enjoyed chatting with them and everything they did to make the experience great. Finally, advice. Food, as you may now realize, is EXPENSIVE in New Zealand. There's a great fish and chips take away down the street (I think it's called Kiwi Takeaways). Go there, grab some grub to go (because by now you've stopped at the liquor store on the corner and gotten a nice wine or two) and go back, sit on your balcony, and enjoy the food, drink, and views of Picton!

Great view of the harbor and clean rooms. Only downside is it's pretty close to Main Street that…read morecan get loud sometimes. Otherwise great stay!

We were greeted by this lovely woman Siebe who is an asset to the place. She brought me extra…read moreblankets right away and was knowledgeable of all the places to go. Thank u Siebe!

Ok, not a 5 star as reported by other search engines but it is a solid 4 for sure. We were in a…read moresuite which was quite reasonably priced. Big room, a couple of nice chairs, prep sink and counter area, big bathroom with thin towels. Our room overlooked the car park so we worried about sleep. But, it was really a very quiet hotel. Good sleep here. Hotel restaurant was good.