We moved to NZ 9 months ago and have traveled extensively on the North and South Islands. We have stayed in countless B and B's and Shelbourne Villa ranks among the very best. The location in perfect (walking distance to the center of town), the home is historic and beautiful, and, most importantly, the hosts, Val and Wayne, were fantastic.... more

Four of us stayed here twice in March, before and after our five day walk along the Abel Tasman track. Our friends from Australia were as taken with Shelbourne Villa as were my wife and I. The rooms are very well appointed (I particularly recommend the loft) and the breakfast was superb. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We... more

Stayed for 2 nights in this lovely B&B which is ideally situated only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Wayne & Val were the perfect hosts being friendly, helpful and welcoming and made our stay comfortable. The rooms were lovely, thoughtfully laid out and very clean. They have thought about the small details which made it really feel... more

Nelson seems likely a bustling town in the general emptiness of New Zealand but would be considered small compared with a town in the UK. However it is a lovely place to visit and the range of quality restaurants is superb - particularly Hopgoods which was excellent food at an amazingly good price, one of the best in New Zealand... more

We were upgraded to the Master Suite by the owner Wayne - what a fabulous room. But moreover what a fabulous house which is I believe a converted school and all the rooms I saw are large and have character. You have access to a lovely lounge with complementary sherry and connectivity to the internet via a laptop.. Wayne is... more

Great B&B centrally located in the lovely sundrenched town of Nelson. The house is stunning, set in leafy gardens and well maintained by its friendly owners. Our room was beautiful, clean & decorated with interesting artefacts and furnished with books. Breakfast was delicious and we were provided with sandwiches for our early 6am kayak start. If you're staying here, have... more

Stayed 3 nights in this fabulous place in November '06 and cannot recommend it highly enough. We had the lovely Master Suite on the ground floor which was huge and very well furnished. What a lovely location in which to stay, only minutes from the cathedral (well worth a visit) and all the restaurants and shops. Val and Wayne are... more

My wife and I stayed there on our honeymoon. We were given the upstairs loft, which was beautifully decorated and the views of the garden and the city were absolutely gorgeous. Wayne and Val were great hosts, and make sure you have Wayne make you an omelette in the morning, Wow! Also eat at Hopgoods, which is just a short... more

My husband and I have stayed in B&B's all over the world, and this was one of the best. Our group took over three of the four rooms of the Shelbourne Villa for several days in early March. Each suite was uniquely and tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable. The common rooms were also inviting, but the five of us could... more