Pihopa Retreat is a stunning place to stay when visiting Nelson. The accommodations are extremely…read morecomfortable with amazing amenities. Moreover, the grounds are beautiful with lovely flowers and trees. The country breakfast served in what was a bishop's chapel is unforgettable and unparalleled. The staff at this lovely escape are charming, knowledgeable, and hospitable. I doubt there's any better place to stay when visiting Nelson and the surrounding areas. If you want to indulge yourself in luxury and a peaceful experience, this is a place to stay.

One of my favorite places to stay this trip. The owners were incredibly friendly and personable…read more Joss (Joc?) is celiac so she is very familiar with all sorts of dietary restrictions and willing to cater to them. We ordered a simple breakfast from some handy little forms they keep in the room and she delivered it to the door of our chalet. Top awesome things: so many birds just outside our French doors. We're not birders at all but it was totally neat. Totally walkable to our kayak day trip and three different dining establishments - a cart-type with plenty of picnic tables called the Fat Tui, a more locals-friendly pub called Park Cafe, and a bit of a nicer spot with lots of GF/DF options called Hooked. There is laundry and a kitchen on site. Dedicated parking for each chalet. The internet was 4/5 but that means better than many places we've stayed in NZ. No additional cost. Our room had a queen or king bed plus an extra twin in the corner. Would be good for a family. I hope we can come back to visit next time we are in the country!

This is an excellent place to stay. It's close to restaurants and fun activities. The couple that…read morerun this place are also very lovely people. A must for a few days in Marahau

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.

I absolutely loved my stay at this "guesthouse for solo travelers". Being a "solo traveler" the…read morename was the first thing to catch my eye. The historic and restored house was the 2nd. The house alone is just beautiful and was restored immaculately with the perfect blend of antique and modern! Being on a hill, the drive up is a bit nerve-wracking and parking is tight, but the views from the balcony and dining area are worth it! You can also walk up directly from the street via a beautiful wooded stairway. The room I had was comfy and the communal kitchen, dining, and lounge areas were great. The other guests were all respectful of people's items in the kitchen, which I thoroughly appreciated. It was nice, too, because the mother and son who own the house and run the dental surgery downstairs (where you check-in when you arrive) live on site, so they were interactive w/all the other guests. My first evening there felt very familial with everyone making their dinners and chatting, it was nice. For me, however, the highlight was the bathroom. Even though it is shared, I never had any issues with access and it was so luxurious! They had a glass-doored shower w/a bathing wand, but the piece de resistance was the Victorian high-back tub. I don't know how long it has been since I have had a bubble bath and a glass of wine, but I loved this place so much I stayed a 2nd night just to make that dream a reality and it was divine! The price for the room was very reasonable, especially considering the location and the house itself, so if you are in Nelson, this is the place to stay! I even found a great little takeaway spot a 5-min walk from the house and the entrance to Centre of NZ monument is literally 50m away!

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.

Located in the rolling hills above the Ruby Bay, The Foxes is a beautiful, modern B&B…read more The Foxes is owned and operated by Margaret Fox along with her dutiful watchdog - Horton. It's clear that she takes pride in her home and extensive garden. In fact, she specifically invited us to take a walk in the garden - which we did on several occasions. I would encourage anyone staying at Foxes not to miss the garden walk - it's truly a treat. In terms of hospitality, Margaret was top notch. Shorty after we arrived, she offered us a glass of wine (we opted for Pino Gris) while she went over the area map and gave us suggestions on the various restaurant options. On our first morning, we had an early wake-up to go on our Kayak and Trekking tour so Margaret arranged all of our delicious breakfast food in our room the night before - along with a chocolate treat beside our bed. On top of everything else, we had a lovely Port wine available to sip as a nightcap. Don't worry about packing huge beach towels if you are visiting the Mapua area, Margaret has those available too. In fact, we were very fortunate to have brought along the towels on our Kayaking tour. I can't recommend The Foxes B&B enough.

This is easily one of the top 3 hostels i've ever stayed in!…read more Location: 5-7 min walk from InterCity buses, close to shops and restaurants/bars, and right across the street from Cathedral Hill. Amenities: Rooms and bathrooms/showers are very clean, washer and dryer available, blow dryer and hair straightener, towels and laundry powder available at reception. Rooms and laundry are very reasonably priced Friendly service at the front desk. A man named Glenn is the sweetest guy and was very helpful at check-in when my air bnb's reservation didn't work out last minute. If you're staying in Nelson, I'd highly recommend InnBetween! They also will store your luggage if you plan on going off into the parks etc.