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At the inn, each room includes a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House every room comes with bed linen and towels.

Location was amazing. Remote and peaceful. Nice to be disconnected and relaxed. Our dog Penny loved it and it was so nice to be able to take her on holiday instead of leaving her behind. We will be back!

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9.1
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

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

All water to the property is filtered, and guests are welcome to use the organically grown fruits and herbs. Breakfast is optional for the two self-contained studios but included for the B&B guests staying on the top floor of the main house.

Paulina was lovely. Room, view and breakfast were exceptional.

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9.4
Superb
321 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Reeves Retreat-Handy in Tasman is situated in Nelson. This guest house features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Clean & handy to airport.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Trafalgar Park is 2.2 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 7 km from Seymour Sleeps.

A cozy and compact studio that is spotless and only a 10 min walk into Nelson via the Willow Way pedestrian way. Hosts Sarah and Reuben couldn't be nicer, and the flat was in a great location for this adorable town.

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9.4
Superb
92 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

The spacious guest house features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Really friendly hosts, so helpful and welcoming!

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9
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

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. The property is situated 2.6 km from Tahunanui Beach and 4.1 km from World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum. Rooms are equipped with a balcony with a sea view.

At the guest house, the room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.The room includes a kettle, seating area and a patio. Guests can enjoy sea and mountain views from the room.

Loved the views.. bed was comfy. Shower was good. Lovely spacious deck.

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9.4
Superb
65 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

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. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Room was exceptionally clean and modern, staff was wonderful and location walking distance from best part of town. I will definitely stay here when I visit Nelson again.

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9.3
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

The kitchenette has an oven, a toaster and a fridge, as well as kettle. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like snorkelling, cycling and fishing. Guests at Cable Bay Farm can enjoy tennis on-site, or hiking in the surroundings.

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 👌.

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8.2
Very good
29 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

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9
Superb
2 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

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Guest houses that travellers love in Nelson

  • From US$181.11 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 85 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
    New Zealand
  • From US$79.15 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 454 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
    Germany
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews
    Great location - quiet and close to CBD with walks along river. Hosts - very welcoming and helpful Room - comfortable and well equiped
    Michael
    New Zealand
  • From US$105.65 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 321 reviews
    Lovely room in charming house; great breakfast; very helpful host; quiet location
    Helen
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 733 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
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 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
    New Zealand
  • From US$71.63 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 659 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
    New Zealand
  • From US$93.57 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 619 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
    New Zealand
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 77 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
    United Kingdom
  • 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
    Germany

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