This was my third stay with Richard and James. Each holiday I had a wonderful time with these knowledgable and friendly hosts. Breakfasts were delicious and the views from the various beautifully decorated rooms were astounding. If you are hikers Richard knows all the wonderful areas not only around Nelson but a great deal of the south island. I recommend... more

What an experience! I felt totally spoilt - everything was perfect. Fantastic rooms with every little detail thought of - the bathroom was amazing with heated floor, amazing lighting, heated towel rack amazing bath, shower. The best thing about this place is the guys who run it whose fantastic hospitality is unrivalled in any place I have stayed. They had... more

A warm and friendly reception and very comfortable accommodation. James and Richard have created a special home and share it willingly with guests who are treated more like friends. The breakfasts were delicious and the views first rate. more

We stayed here for 3 nights (2-4 April) and the views from the Fifeshire room are really amazing and worth the extra money. The moment we walked into the room we were taken with the sun streaming into the room and couldn't help but open the french windows all the way out letting in more sun rays. The views are... more

The following review has been submitted: We loved our two day stay at this beautifully renovated B&B. Our upstairs room was great with a sensational view . The bathroom had been restored with the very best of appliances and fittings. The claw footed bath was long enough for the tallest of people. But the best thing was the friendly assistance... more

From start to finish the three days here were a delight. A warm welcome and an intersting house with super views A bottle of local champagne style wine to welcome you, two excellent restaurants reserved for you a pleasant walking distance in one instance and a well constructed and healthy and interesting breakfast. Close to the Abel Tasman NP and... more

A great location with gorgeous views of the Tasman Bay. We enjoyed a spectacular sunset from our patio outside the Haulashore Apt over a glass of local bubbly. Rooms were tastefully done; beds were comfortable, the bathroom ample; and the kitchen convenient had we stayed long enough to use it. Our room was full of beautiful fresh roses from the... more

We have just returned from 3 superb weeks in New Zealand and have stayed in some pretty amazing places but theTe Puna Wai Lodge certainly gets our vote as our No 1 accommodation of the holiday. The whole house has been renovated extremely sympathetically and the top room with the large bath and incredible views was suberb. Excellent breakfasts were... more

We can only confirm everything everyone else is saying - the Te Puna Wai Lodge is fantastic! We stayed for 3 wonderful nights in March. Great hosts, great food, great accommodations, and STUNNING views! We would higly recommend you book one of the rooms with a direct view to the sea. During our 16 day trip to NZ, the Te... more