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The 10 Best Homestays in Nelson, New Zealand

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

Restaurants and cafes and the main shopping areas and parks are within a 15 minutes' walk

The extensive gardens with several water features are home to a variety of birds.

very friendly and reliable host; the entire house is tastefully decorated; breakfast healthy and tasty, with lots of homemade stuff (the best breakfast in 8 weeks in NZ).

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9.4
Superb
320 reviews
Price from
£46
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.

Property was very nice and clean. The hosts were also very friendly. Would definitely recommend to others!

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

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

Very clean, everything available, enough privacy, really friendly host.

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9.4
Superb
92 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Situated in Nelson and only 700 metres from Tahunanui Beach, MoanaViews features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is set 3.5 km from Trafalgar Park and provides private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Great views noce compact space with everything we wanted. Suited ys very well.

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9
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
£71
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.

Everything about the apartment was fabulous at Waterfront Bliss. Pictures don't do this place justice. Hosts were so nice and welcoming, there for anything you could have needed. Bed was comfortable and overall, the place was fantastic. Next time we're in Nelson this is where we will stay for sure.

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9.4
Superb
66 reviews
Price from
£101
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.

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
£60
per night

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 property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Trafalgar Park.

Ever wondered what paradise looks like? It's where luxury meets simplicity, meets marine life, bird life, farm life, country life and meets community. That is this lovely place. No tv, no wifi, just peace. Owners so friendly.

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8.2
Very good
29 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Located in Nelson and only 21 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The River Shack provides accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking. The Trafalgar Park is within 23 km of the guest house. Outdoor dining is also possible at the guest house.

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9
Superb
2 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Located in Nelson with Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park nearby, Stay with Benny provides accommodation with free private parking. This homestay features a garden.

The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 6 km from the homestay.

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8.7
Fabulous
3 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

A garden is offered in-house at GROVE HOUSE, which is situated in Nelson, just 700 metres away from Trafalgar Park and 1.3 km away from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

At the homestay, every unit is equipped with a desk. At the homestay, units have bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 7 km from the homestay.

The house is in a good location with lots of street parking. There is a nice backyard area to relax in. There is a small kitchenette with a fridge, hotplate, microwave, and space to store food.

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6.1
Review score
37 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

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  • Reeves Retreat-Handy in Tasman
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    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.

  • Seymour Sleeps
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 92 reviews

    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 and light, quiet and ideally located to town.

  • MoanaViews
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews

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

    All we could wish for, and as we would have at home

  • Waterfront Bliss
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews

    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.

    Great views, comfortable room, nice friendly hosts

  • Villa on Milton
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 59 reviews

    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.

    Quiet, easy access to nelson central, off street parking.

  • Stay with Benny
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Nelson with Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and Trafalgar Park nearby, Stay with Benny provides accommodation with free private parking. This homestay features a garden.

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  • Joya Garden & Villa Studios
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 322 reviews

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

    Lovely welcome, spacious room and everything you need for a comfy stay

  • Cable Bay Farm
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews

    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.

    Nice selection for breakfast, fantastic location on the ocean!

  • The River Shack
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Nelson and only 21 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The River Shack provides accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • GROVE HOUSE
    Budget options available
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 37 reviews

    A garden is offered in-house at GROVE HOUSE, which is situated in Nelson, just 700 metres away from Trafalgar Park and 1.3 km away from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

    Very nice friendly property owner who was excellent to deal with.

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Homestays that guests love in Nelson

  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews
    Lovely hosts, clean comfortable room and amazing breakfast.
    Deborah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.01
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 901 reviews
    Lovely host was in nearly in tears as she had double booked the room in error- bless her a bad day 4 her.Shows she cares and takes her responsibility seriously.True to the sign lots of TV stations best selection I've had in NZ..Bit loud from passing traffic & water hammer but died down after upstairs finished bathing and as traffic subsided.Had everything clean,tidy,great.
    PAUL
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 115 reviews
    David and Sandy were great hosts, friendly and welcoming. Can't fault anything about our stay. A very well-appointed studio and the best views in Nelson.
    Glen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.83
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 33 reviews
    The room was nicely decorated and had everything we needed including a good bed! The bathroom was just next door and had a bath as well as a shower. Even though it was on a housing estate it was only a short walk to the nearest restaurants, we choose Italian which was very good. John and Nigel were both very good hosts!!
    Luuk
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £47.95
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews
    Graham was a great host who went above and beyond. We felt right at home and have already booked another night.
    Mike
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £83.91
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 322 reviews
    Beautiful, really quiet, comfy, like a home-from-home stay and with the most welcoming, warm host and a delicious breakfast. Strong shower and great selection of in-room drink facilities (and fridge).
    Rebecca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.95
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews
    Staying in a homestay situation was great and we enjoyed meeting our host Graham and he was a great host who was very easy to get along with. The location was great, and just a quick walk to the beach. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. Loved meeting very friendly Mitch the cat.
    Keith
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £47.95
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 846 reviews
    Loved the location, easy to walk into town, up the hill to see the Centre of NZ, Christ Church Cathedral, Queens Gardens (although the Gardens were very disappointing). The room was small but comfortable with its own toilet, shower and basin, and towels. The bar was abuzz with locals, so this is a good sign. Staff were accommodating. Absolutely loved the Cafe next door. The food and coffee was delicious and the lovely ladies there were amazing. Thank you.
    Lisa Maria
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 13 reviews
    We liked the views , how comfy the beds were. Nice and clean . Good hosts. And it was pretty privet for how close the neighbour's are.
    Ricky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.92
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 790 reviews
    Great customer service, very accomodating, we had a late check in due to poor weather, the hosts were more than happy to cater for that, when we arrived the room was lovely and warm. Then we decided to stay an extra night which was a simple chat at reception and I was given a discount, which is always appreciated when on holiday. Were courteous when I asked for more towels, and checked to make sure I was happy for someone to enter our room to do that, even asked if I had a preference for who could do that, it was very reassuring. Great hosts!
    jacobs
    Family with young children

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