Nelson Bed & Breakfast

Plussat: Perfect location. Excellent hosts. Lovely room/comfortable bed. Very accommodating hosts.

Miinukset: Nothing significant

Plussat: Breakfast was buffet and full cooked range of options. Easy and flat walking distance to the town. Beds were comfy. Ray and Jules were friendly and helpful. Beautifully maintained heritage style house.

Miinukset: A TV in the lounge would have been lovely.

Plussat: The location is great and so are the hosts.

Miinukset: The place was SO DUSTY it got me a respiratory disease that only got better after I left the place. If you have any problem. It was the worst place I stayed throughout my whole trip on New Zealand and I stayed on 15 different places. I'd never stay there again and I don't recommend it.

Plussat: Hosts very friendly and helpful

Plussat: The couple who manage this B&B were exceptional, the breakfast included hot items and was just what we needed, and the quality of the accommodations was excellent.

Plussat: Everything place.owners location. Breakfast brilliant manor great breakfast with other travelers at big table det for12

Miinukset: Shower water could be more pressurised

Plussat: Jules and Ray were lovely hosts and made us feel at home and very welcome.

Plussat: The Hosts Ray and Jules were lovely. The Property is a beautiful old villa decorated with eclectic artwork and pieces of furniture, making exploring fun. The room was comfortable and the selection of teas excellent! The toiletries provided were thoughtful and just that little more. Breakfast was excellent and we can't wait to be back again some time.

Plussat: Most of the building was the original from the late 1800, Ray & Jules always on hand nothing was too much trouble, rooms was light and airy , Breakfast cooked to order .

Miinukset: N/A

Plussat: Wonderful view, fantastic breakfast, very nice rooms, patio

Plussat: The owners were so accommodating Even ferrying us too and from the local restaurant

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great place to stay, nice hosts. They even made a birthday cake!

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Hands down one of the best B&B’s I’ve ever stayed at, Paul and Jeanine have set the bar very high. First off, it’s a beautiful property with gorgeous rooms and thoughtful design. There is nothing like the morning or evening light coming in through sheer curtains. The owners Paul and Jeanine, were above accommodating even before we got there trying to assist with a wine tour. Paul invited us to pick plums from their tree and they were yummy, even packed some with us for the rest of our trip. The breakfast each morning was great and eating with the vines right next to you was so relaxing. My fiancé fell in love with Truffle and Bacchus, the owners dogs and had a good romp on the property with them. The property is situated close to Ruby Beach, 30 minute drive from Abel Tasman, 30 minute drive from Nelson and close to all the vineyards in that region for tours. Jeanine put together a list of vineyards for us to check out and Paul even made our dinner reservation for us in Nelson the night we arrived. This is beyond service. We stayed in the Chardonnay room which was immaculate, we couldn’t hear a peep from our neighbours and if the owners hadn’t told us there was a full house we wouldn’t have known. The bed was so comfy it was really hard to get out of it the first morning for our sea kayak, also great pressure in the shower and lots of hot water. I can’t recommend this place enough. You will not be disappointed.

Plussat: Beautiful place with friendly hosts. Truffle the labrador was a favorite!

Plussat: We enjoyed all four nights that we stayed here. Jeannette and Paul were very helpful and they had paid attention to some of the little details we hadn’t experienced on our three week NZ visit. The room was spotless, the bedding lovely, the outdoor area set up with a little table and chairs and a jacuzzis all with a view of vineyards. The WiFi was the best we have had all trip. We could order what we wanted from a continental breakfast menu and it would be delivered at whatever time we specified in the morning. We could even pick apples from their two trees to eat. We would highly recommend Pine Hill Lodge.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Amazingly comfortable bed and pillow, very peaceful. Good shower and spotlessly clean.

Plussat: Excellent breakfast and beautiful views. The owners of the property were professional and very friendly. The room was close to restaurants and the beach.

Plussat: It was stunning. The grounds were filled with grapes and there were fruit trees.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Nestled amongst the grape vines, this was amongst the most luxurious places we stayed when in New Zealand this February. It’s not far from Murahau - a spring board onto the Abel tasman trail. The high quality of furnishings and decor, the cleanliness, the care and attention by our hosts was absolutely second to none. I’d have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. Our hosts very kindly lent me a tripod to photograph the Milky Way at night but as I didn’t have a remote control shutter release sadly many of my results were inadequate. I would highly recommend this location and would have no hesitation in booking it again.

Miinukset: That we couldn’t stay longer!

Plussat: Lovely hosts. Selfmade breakfast. Very clean and comfortable. Perfect stay.

Plussat: Everything was perfect. The facility is first rate; our hosts are super; the location provides great access to the area. Good restaurants are nearby at Mapua wharf.

Miinukset: The GPS on our rental car had not been updated. It was easier to simply follow the signs to their location than to trust GPS.

Plussat: The grounds are beautiful, the room is very comfortable and nicely decorated, and the hosts are very friendly and genuinely interested in ensuring that you had a great time. The place is located in a beautiful 90 acre farm with vineyards, an artisan winery, alpacas, ponies, etc.

Miinukset: We liked absolutely everything.

Plussat: We really enjoyed the beautiful garden patio, relaxing and romantic atmosphere, quiet and private suite.

Plussat: Robbert and Victor were the most lovely hosts, full of conversation and passion for people. We really made some good friends! We tasted some of Viktor's wines that he makes from their own vineyard and he explained his process which was very interesting. I loved all of the animals including miniature horses, alpacas, ducks and geese and the gardens were also gorgeous. The property is so tranquil it really makes you feel away from it all. The food was incredible! Both dinner and breakfast were perfect. Highly recommended.. especially recommend booking dinner! Thank you both for an amazing stay!

Plussat: Fabulous luxury and hospitality in the middle of a beautiful farm and bush setting! Robert is a fun and fabulous host who really made our stay extra special. We plan to return for another chill out getaway.

Miinukset: Everything was great

Plussat: The hosts were extremely nice. The surroundings are magnificent. Delicious cooked breakfast.

Plussat: Where to start..... Retiro Lodge is one of the best places we have ever stayed! Robbert and Victor are amazing hosts - very personable and nothing is too much trouble. It's like staying with good friends. The luxury accommodation is beautiful, tastefully decorated with lovely pieces of furniture and immaculately clean. Victor's breakfasts are amazing. The whole accommodation and experience is very special and we highly recommend it if you are staying in the Nelson area.

Miinukset: We should have stayed for longer.

Plussat: Our hosts went above and beyond! I highly recommend this gorgeous countryside retreat. I booked the cottage for my husband's birthday and we were treated to a delicious red velvet cake, a lovely bottle of chardonnay pinot noir and a bottle of wine from their own vineyard which we look forward to opening. The cottage is very clean, the bed was exceptionally comfortable and the ability to walk out onto our own deck to watch the ponies and alpacas grazing in the morning set the tone for the day. The highlight of our stay had to be the egg and salmon breakfast in the conservatory which was as delicious as the setting was beautiful. We were just a few minutes drive away from Nelson but yet could enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the countryside. Thank you Robbert and Victor! We had a wonderful stay!

Plussat: It was so nice and peaceful, with the most genial hosts and a wonderful setting. As we told the owners, while we would not rush back to New Zealand, we would happily revisit Retiro Park Lodge. Excellent!

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Excellent hosts, warm and welcoming. Superb breakfast. The evening meal we arranged was excellent, cooked by Victor and served in the conservatory.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Comfort, hospitality, helpfulness and friendliness of hosts. Breakfast was fresh, flavorful and delicious

Plussat: Comfortable bed. Short walk to town centre.

Miinukset: This place describes itself as a “luxury” B & B. The following is taken from the website - Kershaw House  Boutique Accommodation, matches only the very best 5 star+ Bed & Breakfast, motel or luxury hotel accommodation houses in Europe, USA and  the UK - England. Having paid a five star price it was no surprises that we were expecting a bit of luxury and some five star service. We have certainly stayed in many five star places so had a good idea of what to expect. How wrong were we! Having rung the doorbell to let them know we had arrived it was disappointing that there was no offer of assistance with our bags up the stairs though going slowly let us notice the stained carpet. Where was the five star service? We had thought we had booked a suite and the room was described as such. It turned out to be an ordinary bedroom with two armchairs. It was nice enough but not what we were expecting. The bathroom was in a different league. The linoleum was dirty and badly marked. It appeared to be moving. Closer inspection revealed that the whole bathroom was infested with ants. We mentioned the ants and later that evening we were told they were being dealt with by some sort of trap. It didn’t work and we had the ants for company throughout our stay. No selection of luxury toiletries etc. here. There was a highly dubious (from a hygiene point of view) soap dispenser at the sink and something that looked worse in the very dated shower cubicle. Needless to say we used our own. A big fuss was made about the tea, coffee and cakes that were available on the landing. There was nothing for those who don’t drink tea or coffee or gluten free cakes / biscuits for my coeliac wife. The building is adjacent to a busy road and there was quite a lot of traffic noise so we had to close the windows. The Wi-fi never worked though they did tell us that they were aware of it having a problem. Why then did they not get it fixed?

Plussat: Super clean my beds and fabulous old building, the room needed an iron and a small refrigerator, the daily cookies were excellent, thanks for having us