What a surprisingly delightful end to our honeymoon! We had been traveling all over NZ for the…read moreprevious three weeks, and the last place we were exploring was Golden Bay. Some of the places we had booked for the trip ended up not working out as well as we expected. We booked Zatori not quite knowing what to expect and we were totally stoked. Tracey has the place running like clockwork, and all of the staff was delightful. There is free, unlimited, and very good wifi included, along with all the other things you'd expect at a nice hotel. But they really knock it out of the park with the homemade bread, delicious food, and beautiful setting. Nothing's better than watching the sunset on the deck, enjoying a glass of wine, and playing the ukulele that they had in the lobby. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

From the owner: Zatori Retreat is a brand new lodge/retreat/conference centre/wedding venue built in the old Joan…read moreWhiting Rest Home in Collingwood. Zatori Retreat is a new destination set in gorgeous Collingwood overlooking the village and estuary. Its an absolutely stunning site and now fully refurbished into four luxury suites all with private decks and plush rooms with private ensuites. All of the luxury private rooms have flat screen TV, Wifi and your own tea & coffee etc. The East Wing provides a selection of eight rooms all with awesome views & doors straight onto new huge deck. The East Wing provides rooms with bunk & queen bed options all with shared facilities...three new bathrooms and new kitchen and two lounges with TV & optional Wifi. All rooms have central heating, great views and a gorgeous decks. Zatori Retreat is well known for its sensational & addictive chocolate coming from Café de Chocolat in Nelson. Guests at Zatori Retreat luxury suites will get special fresh chocolate on their pillows. Lots of on site storage for bikes or sports gear. Kayaks & paddlebaords are available for rent

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!

A beautiful lodge located within a forest and next to a beautiful sandy beach. The restaurant is…read moredecent and I especially loved the nearby eels and glow bugs. Really cool to check out at night! One thing is that their are a ton of mosquitos and they get in quite easily to your rooms (so that kinda sucked).

This homestay / bed and breakfast was absolutely fantastic. Great accommodations, excellent hosts,…read moregood location, and delicious hot breakfast! We loved our stay here. I was traveling with my husband and in-laws, and we were booked in their 2 bedroom plus private lounge suite - it was excellent. Each bedroom had its own attached bathroom, which was very convenient. The bathrooms were modern and clean, and the beds were comfortable and furnished with just the right items (e.g. 2 nightstands with their own lamps, one on each side of the bed; a mirror, etc.). Our private lounge was nice and cozy, with sofas, a TV, a lovely rocking chair, and coffee table. The lounge was stocked with bottled water, a kettle, a fridge, and a nice assortment of teas, which was great. Our hosts, Ian and Rebecca, were very warm, welcoming, friendly, and flexible. They did a wonderful job of making us feel welcome and comfortable in their home, which meant a lot to us. The home-cooked hot breakfast they provided was delicious - eggs, tomato, hash browns and bacon. They also served toast, cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee. The homestay's location was convenient - it was near downtown Motueka and also a 20 minute drive to Kaiteriteri, our access point to Abel Tasman National Park. The property also had beautiful views from the back patio, which was accessible from our lounge. One feedback point - it would have been nice if shampoo, conditioner, and facial tissue were provided. Overall, this place was wonderful, and I highly recommend it!

Easily the best place we stayed in New Zealand and incredibly affordable for what you're getting…read more $105 for the standard room with a lovely shared bathroom or $185 for a suite with a private bath. We don't typically opt for a shared bathroom, but this one was exceptionally clean and standalone, with indoor and outdoor shower options, plus an outdoor bath. If you're part of a group or a family with kids, they also have a large, modern house for rent for about $500. If you choose one of the huts, here are some of the exceptional amenities you can look forward to: - A giant outdoor bath to rest in and look up at the stars (there's even a little chalkboard for "reservations") - A beautifully designed kitchen fully equipped with high quality essentials for cooking and food prep. - A very generous selection of free offerings, including fresh sourdough bread, local rabbit island coffee (the best!) local honey and peanut butter, homemade jam, milk or cream for your coffee, and more. - An even broader selection of treats for purchase, like homemade berry or mint chip ice cream, Nelson wine and beer, canned goods, and more. - A comfortable and clean lounge where you can plan your route with local maps and magazines. The design and decoration of the whole place is truly stunning. - Falling asleep (and relaxing in the bath) to the sound of New Zealand sheep in the surrounding fields - Jane and John (the hosts) are friendly, generous locals who will go out of their way to help you find yours. The Applyby House and Rabbit Island House have our highest recommendation. We happened upon them after we missed the last ferry from Rabbit Island on the Great Taste Trail and it was the best mistake we've ever made. So happy we found this gorgeous, rejuvenating, friendly oasis. We'll absolutely be back...with friends.