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Joya Garden & Villa Studios, hotel in Nelson

Built in 1908 this refurbished heritage villa is located in a quiet, upmarket area of town.

Great value for money. I stayed in the lowest cost room - it was comfortable and had nearly everything I needed and more. The owner, Paulina, is super helpful and goes out of her way to help guests and accommodate their needs. She's a mine of information about the local area. Her breakfasts are excellent - so much choice, healthy and tasty. I don't think I've tasted a better one egg omelette (and I could have had a two egg if I wanted). The location is great - 10-15 min walk into town, close to some lovely parks, walkable to the centre of NZ.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
329 reviews
Waterfront Bliss, hotel in Nelson

Boasting a garden, Waterfront Bliss is located in Nelson in the Nelson region, 1.5 km from Trafalgar Park and 1.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Pillows and bed lovely and comfy. Beautiful view. Close to town.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
65 reviews
Villa on Milton, hotel in Nelson

Villa on Milton features a patio and is located in Nelson, within just 1.6 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 1.3 km of Trafalgar Park.

Good location, close to the city but very quiet. Close to nature
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
58 reviews
Reeves Retreat-Handy in Tasman, hotel in Nelson

Reeves Retreat-Handy in Tasman is a recently renovated guest house in Nelson, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

A modern and clean unit which was warm and cozy with a good heat pump.The breakfast was very nice and the unit had nice personal touches
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
10 reviews
Seymour Sleeps, hotel in Nelson

Boasting a garden, pool with a view and mountain views, Seymour Sleeps is set in Nelson. The property has pool and river views, and is 1.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Nice room.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
95 reviews
MoanaViews, hotel in Nelson

Situated in Nelson and only 700 metres from Tahunanui Beach, MoanaViews features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Lovely view. Off-street parking. Separate entrance. Kitchenette. Robyn was very friendly and helpful.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
60 reviews
Cable Bay Farm, hotel in Nelson

Boasting garden views, Cable Bay Farm offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3 km from Maori Pa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

The location was so quiet and peaceful . Bed excellent , cooking facilities great. Very clean and tidy . Shower and toilet room is separate from the main living quarters so a 4/5 meter walk outside is required ,but not a problem and shower etc facilities were very good . Hosts very responsive to any questions 👌.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
31 reviews
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts, hotel in Nelson

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts offer two different accommodation types and is located between Richmond and Mapua on the road to the Abel Tasman National Park.

Location good facilities Shower, comfortable bed, good bkfst supplied in the shared kitchen
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
109 reviews
Berryfields 64, hotel in Nelson

Located in Appleby and only 15 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Berryfields 64 provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Good location with clean facilities and comfortable bed. I would definitely stay there again next time, Im in Nelson
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
49 reviews
Private Guest House, hotel in Nelson

Situated in Mapua, 32 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 33 km from Trafalgar Park, Private Guest House offers free bikes and air conditioning.

This was a very spacious apartment, with views of the lovely garden, right outside the wide windows. We barbecued on the patio, sheltered by the upstairs balcony, a lovely sunny spot for breakfast too. Everything in the place was top quality, with everything you could need for a self catering stay. A very comfortable bed, with super linens and fluffy towels. The laundry facilities were very useful on our long trip away. A pair of bikes to use, made such a difference for us. Very friendly owners too, so thank you for a wonderful stay.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
25 reviews
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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 95 reviews
    Great location, an easy walk into town and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. Lovely quiet, clean, sunny house with all that you need for a comfortable stay. As an added bonus there is a spa pool on the balcony. Friendly host who allowed us to check in early which we were very grateful for. Thanks for a wonderful stay
    Rachael
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.83
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 475 reviews
    Well equipped, Clean, own entrance and bed was komfortable. In 5-10 minutes you can reach City Center which IS quiet nice, while the Location itself IS really quiet. Own parking space and free Rental Bike was also good Lisa and Yuki we're really nice hosts
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 97 reviews
    Great location - quiet and close to CBD with walks along river. Hosts - very welcoming and helpful Room - comfortable and well equiped
    Michael
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 329 reviews
    Lovely room in charming house; great breakfast; very helpful host; quiet location
    Helen
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 755 reviews
    Everything. Comfortable room with modern facilities. Very well kept property overall, staff pleasant and helpful. Great location for Tahunanui beach, restaurants, bars, shops and cafes. Great host and just a really good place.
    Alan
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 97 reviews
    It was very quaint and quiet, with a lot of charm. The hosts were excellent and the place was very clean. We could walk anywhere in town within 15 min. The facilities all worked great and the beds were comfortable. Nice deck in the garden to relax in and enjoy the bird sounds. Beautiful old, historic, and elegant home.
    Samantha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £37.37
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 675 reviews
    The room and bed were quiet and comfortable. Everything was really clean. The hostel is in a great location within easy walking distance of the centre of town and easy parking very close by. The manager was friendly and helpful
    Catherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £93.45
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    The location was good , close to the city centre and off street parking. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Clean, quiet studio upstairs was great. Highly recommendable.
    Fay
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 75 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay at Peppertree Bed and Breakfast. Carolyn was an excellent host and made us feel very comfortable. She made us a lovely breakfast every morning and was very helpful in making suggestions about restaurants and places of interest etc. The location was in a quiet and pretty suburb, which suited us very well. Parking was easy as there was always plenty of space immediately outside the property.
    Rosemary
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful host, very clean and high quality apartment, great location close to city center but very quiet.
    Hendrik
    Family with young children

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