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Exceptional for what it is

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 26 Jan 2023via mobile
I cannot fault the Sails. The room was well appointed, immaculate, clean and really well designed - especially the kitchenette that had everything you could want.

The couple running the place couldn’t have been more helpful. Fully recommend
Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 24 January 2023 via mobile

Great location but most important, fantastic rooms (not only were they spotless they are so well designed, particularly the kitchenette), supernice staff, and a fantastic breakfast you can get delivered to your room in the morning. We could not fault the stay. Highly recommended

Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 20 January 2023 via mobile

Stayed here for 4 nights as part of a 6 week NZ tour. We have been to Nelson a few times (great town) but this was the first time we had stayed at Sails (I believe it’s only recently opened). We opted for the one bed apartment and were very impressed with the quality of the furnishings and sense of space.

The owners were super helpful and welcomed us on arrival. With such a great product offering I hope Sails does well.

Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mark Shuttleworth, Owner at The Sails Nelson, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2023

Hi Gordon, thank you for reviewing the Sails, Nelson has some really amazing accommodation with the latest decor and hospitality New Zealand has to offer. As a Kiwi we can recommend to any travel coming to see us you will love Nelson kind regards Mark

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Reviewed 13 January 2023 via mobile

The quality of the room for the price was second to none. We had the jacuzzi room and i could not fault anything. The rooms were light and bright and great to have a kitchen and comfortable sofa for a change! We did not use the balcony as it looked out over the road but we were out and about most of the time anyway. Great place to stay in nelson

Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mark Shuttleworth, Owner at The Sails Nelson, responded to this reviewResponded 19 January 2023

Thank you for such a great review, and the kind words. We are glad you had a great time in Nelson and hope to be of service to you in the future. Kind Regards Mark

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Reviewed 4 January 2023 via mobile

Great place. Wish they were everywhere. This is a motel which concerned us, but it’s not like any motel I’ve ever seen in the States. Our room had two large rooms, bedroom, living room plus the bath and full kitchen. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable we’ve had. Everything was spotless. We controlled room temperature. Laundry for guests. Great couple managing it—they were so responsive even after hours and gave us great advice for our next location. Highly recommend.

Room tip: It is across the street from a rugby stadium. Rugby season is in NZ winter so it may not be as quiet then. Very quiet in the NZ summer.
Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mark Shuttleworth, Owner at The Sails Nelson, responded to this reviewResponded 19 January 2023

It was a pleasure to receive your review about your stay with us here at The Sails. We are delighted that you had a wonderful stay and where impressed. Thank you again for taking the time to write such a great review for us and hope you revisit again soon
Kind regards Mark

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Reviewed 28 December 2022

Real coffee, real tea leaves, real milk - and that is just the beginning! whoever designed these rooms have thought about your every need....
SUPER well appointed suite. Super friendly and easy check-in with helpful advice for food options in town. Easy walking distance to all types of food.
Very comfy king bed, pillows and huge bathroom with great green products. Adam would also point out LARGE TV! :-) Plus so many other little things from USB charger, umbrella, robes, bed lamps, groovy yet practical furniture, crockery and glassware, utensils etc that make this place SO EASY AND GREAT to stay. We thought about staying longer just to enjoy the room more! crazy I know but it felt that comfy and relaxing. :-)

Date of stay: December 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mark Shuttleworth, Owner at The Sails Nelson, responded to this reviewResponded 19 January 2023

It was a pleasure to receive your review about your stay with us here at The Sails. We are delighted that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our teas. Thank you again for taking the time to write such a great review for us and hope you revisit again soon
Kind regards Mark

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