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4.5 out of 5

"Lovely hosts and out of this world breakfast. " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 21 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Cambria House puts you in the heart of Nelson, within a 20-minute stroll of Queens Gardens and Miyazu Japanese Gardens. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and furnished balconies.

The restaurant, Al Fresco on the Deck, is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-star The Wood B&B include South Pacific Distillery and McCashin's Brewery.

Standard Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$284* Per night/room 2 Apr. - 3 Apr.

Luxury Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Cambria House ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Cambria House

Everyone (9) Couples (7) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Lovely hosts and out of this world breakfast.

Posted by on 21 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Lovely house, well positioned. Very clean, comfortable bed and nice breakfast.

Posted by on 11 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
Amazing place to stay really nicely decorated and super clean. We even had some port and chocolates in our room which was super nice to find. Highly recommended.

Posted by , from Blenheim on 8 Nov. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Nov. 2020 by karel

Thx Nikky; it was a pleasure to share your joy as winners of the Cider making competition!

4 out of 5
The property was traditional and elegant. The en-suite was compact. The facilities were sparkling clean and the hosts were friendly

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Mar. 2020 by Karel

Thankyou for your kind comments

3 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Mar. 2020 by Karel

Thankyou for your rating

4 out of 5
Lovely old house and very comfortable bed,very friendly host.

Posted by on 26 May 2018

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5 out of 5
Very comfortable, good quality linen and pillows! Lovely owner she wanted to make sure your stay was enjoyable thank you!@

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2016

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4 out of 5
Pros: Close to beach and town
Cons: None
Location: Tranquil, Close to everything
Facilities: Unpretentious, Typical; Value: Reasonable; Service: Professional, Courteous; Great breakfast - good amount of choice and plenty of it

Posted by , from New Zealand - Manawatu on 10 Feb. 2014

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4 out of 5
Pros: Lovely breakfast and a good range of choices
Cons: Awkward greeting but then warmed up
Facilities: Above average; Value: Reasonable; Service: Sufficient;

Posted by , from New Zealand - Christchurch on 29 Jan. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: The Hosts

Posted by , from New Zealand on 14 Jan. 2014

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Property Features

Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Cambria House. Self parking is free. This Colonial Nelson bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1888
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Cambria House offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nelson bed & breakfast provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Al Fresco on the Deck - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Cambria House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 60.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 60.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Cambria House
  • Cambria House B&B
  • Cambria House B&B Nelson
  • Cambria House Nelson
  • Cambria House Nelson
  • Cambria House Bed & breakfast
  • Cambria House Bed & breakfast Nelson

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.