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Shelbourne Villa
21 Shelbourne Street Central Nelson, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
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#2 of 33 B&Bs in Nelson
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Shelbourne Villa is an ideal B&B accommodation option for visitors to New Zealand's Nelson City & the Abel Tasman Region. Independently rated by Qualmark as 5 star - you won't find a better combination of comfort, convenience of location and quality in Nelson City. Four guest suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and room to spread out - our Loft is the best room in town. Fabulous breakfasts. Quiet location only 5 minutes walk to down-town shopping, galleries and restaurants.
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Free parking
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Seating area
Iron
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English
Location
21 Shelbourne Street Central Nelson, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Grade: 88 out of 100
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65 Restaurants
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Wayne and Val are exceptional hosts. Friendly and attentive, but also knew when to give us our own space.
The bedroom was spacious, clean and comfortable. Having two chairs, and a table in the room was wonderful. Robes were provided, a great selection of teas and coffees available and a small fridge to store our own food was appreciated.
The ensuite bathroom had toiletries, hair dryer, spa bath.
A visitors lounge was available with complimentary Port and Sherry!
The breakfasts were wonderful. No worry of going hungry here! Wayne cooked different breakfasts for us every day.
Outside the house there were chairs to sit on and sun loungers on the lawn.
The house is really well located - an easy walk to the town centre and yet on a very quiet road, so no traffic noise. It also had a lovely view of the surrounding hills from the dining room.
The bedroom was spacious, clean and comfortable. Having two chairs, and a table in the room was wonderful. Robes were provided, a great selection of teas and coffees available and a small fridge to store our own food was appreciated.
The ensuite bathroom had toiletries, hair dryer, spa bath.
A visitors lounge was available with complimentary Port and Sherry!
The breakfasts were wonderful. No worry of going hungry here! Wayne cooked different breakfasts for us every day.
Outside the house there were chairs to sit on and sun loungers on the lawn.
The house is really well located - an easy walk to the town centre and yet on a very quiet road, so no traffic noise. It also had a lovely view of the surrounding hills from the dining room.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Room Tip:Â Only two rooms and I am sure the second one is as good as the one we stayed in.
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 7 Mar 2022
Thank you for your kind comments and for choosing to stay with. We enjoyed meeting you. Travel well and all the best Val & Wayne
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We had a lovely stay at Shelbourne Villa. Breakfast included a selection of cereals, fruits, bread for toasting with jam and marmalade, as well as a cooked option. The room was a good size and well appointed. Val and Wayne were excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful. The location of the property made for a convenient walk into the city centre, and it was easy to navigate out of the city by car. Parking was available on site.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments and review. We really enjoyed your good company. Take special care in the current climate. Val & Wayne
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We stayed here for one night in the Master Suite. This comprised a large master bedroom and ensuite. Both were beautifully appointed with furniture befitting the period style of the house . The bed was large and very comfortable and the room was bright with lovely bay windows affording a view over the centre of Nelson. Shelbourne villa is situated in a quiet street but very close to the city centre with a only a few minutes walk to restaurants and cafes via the beautiful gardens that surround the Catholic church. Breakfast was also very good . The owners , rightly , take a great deal of pride in the standard of accommodation they provide and we will certainly stay here again on our next visit to this lovely part of the South island of New Zealand.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip:Â master suite is porobably the best.
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 11 Mar 2020
Thank you. We both enjoyed meeting you. Travel well and keep having fun. Val & Wayne
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We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely old historic villa with friendly hosts Val and Wayne. The room and bathroom was spotlessly clean and many extras were added for our convenience.
Situated close to CBD meant an easy 5 minute walk for shopping or evening dining out, yet we were tucked away from the rush and bustle in very quiet surroundings.
Breakfast was very generous and provided a great variety of foods to choose from.
Very happy to recommend this accomodation.
Situated close to CBD meant an easy 5 minute walk for shopping or evening dining out, yet we were tucked away from the rush and bustle in very quiet surroundings.
Breakfast was very generous and provided a great variety of foods to choose from.
Very happy to recommend this accomodation.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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We had a lovely couple of days with Val & Wayne at the start of February. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and they make it feel like it’s your home too. You can go into the kitchen for ice etc whenever you want. There is a lovely guest lounge with plenty of books, games, iPad and more. Breakfast is cooked fresh when you’ve had chance to enjoy the fresh fruit and/or cereal and gives you chance to chat to the other guests. They are so helpful with anything you want to do or know. A wonderful stay
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your kind comments. We really enjoyed getting to meet you. All the best Val & Wayne
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We were welcomed by Wayne who was exemplary in his descriptions and welcome both to his home and to Nelson. There was a single cooked breakfast option, which changed daily. Wayne did the cooking and Val his wife, did the serving. They had the fastest Wi-fi we’ve experienced so far in New Zealand. Well done! The bed was very comfortable and the en suite bathroom was clean with an array of toiletries.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Thank you and thank you also for visiting our little part of the world. We are very lucky to experience such great guests. Travel well and keep having fun. Val & Wayne
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We last visited the Shelbourne Villa 7 years ago. I cannot believe it has been so long since we last went to Nelson. I called to see if Wayne and Val were still running the business and was pleasantly surprised (post covid) that all was well.
The house was still in pristine condition and the rooms and bed were comfortable. Wayne showed us the controls for the central heating so we were able to control the heating to ensure we were comfortable at all times.
We were visiting Nelson for a few days on a road trip and Wayne was able to accommodate both ourselves and our friends for two nights.
I was so proud to have recommended Wayne and Val to our friends as they were true to form and were the perfect hosts. The breakfast was spectacular as usual and their attention to our needs was exemplary.
There is also a guest lounge where we spent afternoons and evenings watching Netflix videos, playing games and enjoying a wine and nibbles. So much better than a motel where you are thrown out for the day. It was like home away from home.
This was the weekend in mid July where Nelson and the West coast was decimated with intense rain causing flooding and rock falls. As a result our return journey to Christchurch was delayed due to the many road closures. Wayne and Val were able to juggle their bookings to keep us on for an extra night if we needed it. Even though SH1 did open up on the Sunday afternoon we chose to stay for a third night.
Once we had returned home we realized my wife's orthopedic pillow had been left behind. Lo and behold Wayne was already onto it and had sent an email offering to bring it down to Christchurch later that week.
Nothing was too much trouble.
For anyone travelling to Nelson this is without doubt the best place to stay.
The house was still in pristine condition and the rooms and bed were comfortable. Wayne showed us the controls for the central heating so we were able to control the heating to ensure we were comfortable at all times.
We were visiting Nelson for a few days on a road trip and Wayne was able to accommodate both ourselves and our friends for two nights.
I was so proud to have recommended Wayne and Val to our friends as they were true to form and were the perfect hosts. The breakfast was spectacular as usual and their attention to our needs was exemplary.
There is also a guest lounge where we spent afternoons and evenings watching Netflix videos, playing games and enjoying a wine and nibbles. So much better than a motel where you are thrown out for the day. It was like home away from home.
This was the weekend in mid July where Nelson and the West coast was decimated with intense rain causing flooding and rock falls. As a result our return journey to Christchurch was delayed due to the many road closures. Wayne and Val were able to juggle their bookings to keep us on for an extra night if we needed it. Even though SH1 did open up on the Sunday afternoon we chose to stay for a third night.
Once we had returned home we realized my wife's orthopedic pillow had been left behind. Lo and behold Wayne was already onto it and had sent an email offering to bring it down to Christchurch later that week.
Nothing was too much trouble.
For anyone travelling to Nelson this is without doubt the best place to stay.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Â Beautifully decorated rooms with ensuite.
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We received fantastic hospitality from the owners and found the facilities as expected. Would definitely stay again. The property is centrally located and within easy walk to town. Breakfast was a highlight with fresh yogurt, fruit and a selection of cereal alongside toast and jam.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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What a lovely place to stay. Everything was immaculate. The bed was great and there were extra pillows already in the room.Val and Wayne were charming host's.We were very tired when we arrived and Val was so kind. Having been in motels for the previous 6 nights shelbuorne villa was a refreshing and peaceful change. My husband looked somewhat surprised when we arrived as we have never stayed in a b&b together in 20 years. When we left he suggested we should start staying in this type of thing more often. That says it all really.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 4 Jan 2021
Thank you for your kind comments - we enjoyed meeting you both; always great to have nice people around. Have a great 2021. Val & Wayne
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This has to be the best B& B we have stayed at in New Zealand so far.
The accommodation has so much character it is in a fabulous location and our hosts Val and Wayne were just exceptional. Our breakfasts were top class too, it was as good as if not better than any restaurant could offer.
Val and Wayne obviously enjoy what they do and it shows.
We would love to return and are more than happy to recommend them to friends and family.
The accommodation has so much character it is in a fabulous location and our hosts Val and Wayne were just exceptional. Our breakfasts were top class too, it was as good as if not better than any restaurant could offer.
Val and Wayne obviously enjoy what they do and it shows.
We would love to return and are more than happy to recommend them to friends and family.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Shelbourne Villa, Owner at Shelbourne Villa
Responded 23 Feb 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and for choosing to stay with us - really enjoyed meeting you. Keep having fun and travel well
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelbourne Villa
Which popular attractions are close to Shelbourne Villa?
Nearby attractions include Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao (0.4 km), Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith (0.4 km), and Nelson Farmers' Market (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Shelbourne Villa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Shelbourne Villa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Shelbourne Villa?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Shelbourne Villa?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Shelbourne Villa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nysa Turkish Restaurant, Babagatto, and Hopgoods & Co.
Is Shelbourne Villa located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Nelson.
Are there any historical sites close to Shelbourne Villa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao (0.4 km).