Pihopa Retreat

Hotels
10 (8 reviews)
225 Waimea Road Bishopdale , Nelson , nz

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Incredible location
Cons:
Curtains could be better

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Room cleanliness is generally good; however, the curtains could be better.
Service
10
Sarah and her team were perfect and provided exceptional service.
Location
10
An incredible place that makes guests feel privileged.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are comfortable but could benefit from improved curtains.
Amenities
10
Amenities were exceptional, particularly the breakfast and aperitifs.
Value for Money
10
Good value considering the exceptional quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast and apéritifs were exceptional.
Overall Experience
10
A fabulous moment and a wonderful stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:22

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Pihopa Retreat in Nelson offers a 5-star experience with beautifully appointed rooms featuring garden views, flat-screen TVs, and modern amenities like air conditioning and coffee machines.

Relaxation and Recreation
Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, or garden, and stay active at the fitness centre. Ski storage is available for winter sports enthusiasts, and there's even a bar for socializing.

Convenient Location
Located just 2.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 km from Trafalgar Park, Pihopa Retreat is the perfect base for exploring Nelson. Plus, with free WiFi and a paid airport shuttle, your stay is made even more convenient.

Book your stay at Pihopa Retreat now for a luxurious and convenient experience in Nelson.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 8 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
L
Lambron • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Le meilleur hôtel de notre séjour
Sarah et son équipe ont été parfait
Un petit déjeuner d’exception de même pour les apéritifs
Un lieu incroyable, on se sent privilégiés
Merci encore pour ce fabuleux moment

Cons:

Les rideaux des chambres auraient pu être plus obscurcissant

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
A
Alexander • family with young children • ae
10
Spectacular service and rooms
Pros:

One of the best hotels we’ve stayed at in New Zealand. Boutique style with only a few rooms and personalised service from the owner Sarah. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cater to our needs travelling with a baby.

2025-03-28 • via Nuitee
B
Boris • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-01-17 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • review category business travellers • nz
10
Perfect attention to detail! 5 star!
2024-11-28 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • review category business travellers • nz
10
The hosts were lovely, we enjoyed our luxury stay and would have liked to have stayed longer perhaps in the summer to ma
Pros:

The retreat was very well laid out , quiet and many luxuries. Only stayed 1 night so couldn’t make use of the pool. But otherwise the bed was comfortable.
Breakfast amazing especially to have it in a church.

Cons:

I can’t think of anything.

2024-10-18 • via Nuitee
M
Marc • review category business travellers • de
10
Exceptional, probably the best is Nelson
Pros:

The property is wonderful, probably the best location to stay in Nelson We loved the quality of the rooms, the beautiful property and the focus to detail in every aspect of our stay.

Cons:

nothing. a total surprise during our 3 weeks in New Zealand.

2024-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Soll • review category business travellers • us
10
Exceptional
2024-05-04 • via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo • young couple • br
10
Home away from home
Pros:

We felt really welcomed! All sugestions were perfect, the breakfast was delicious and the team is really nice and helpful. When we go back to Nelson there is no other option of hotel

2023-10-16 • via Nuitee