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Joya Garden & Villa Studios

4.0 star property
Hotel in Nelson with free parking

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In Nelson South, Joya Garden & Villa Studios offers a tranquil retreat with a lush garden and charming terrace. Unwind with in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, free self parking, luggage storage, tour assistance and refresh at the water dispenser.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Garden Studio - Cottage | Private kitchen

Garden Studio - Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Villa Studio - With Garden View

The Villa Studio - With Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Villa Room - Shared Bathroom

The Villa Room - Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Den - Shared Bathroom | Room amenity

The Den - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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Frequently asked questions

Is Joya Garden & Villa Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Joya Garden & Villa Studios?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Joya Garden & Villa Studios?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Joya Garden & Villa Studios?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Joya Garden & Villa Studios located?

Located in Nelson South, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Fairfield Park, Queens Gardens, and Nelson College. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 15 minutes.

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Joya Garden & Villa Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My cousin and I had such a wonderful stay in the cottage - so peaceful and serene with a beautiful garden!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great personality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, characterful and a very hospitable host. Would definitely want to come again, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The minute we arrived it felt so peaceful and tranquil, Paulina was just lovely and helpful and then just let us do our own thing. It was just so nice to come back from our sight seeing and relax in the studio. Will be recommending it to anyone visiting Nelson.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous serene place filled with real warmth and a wonderful host. great views across nelson, beautifully appointed in well designed timber, relaxing and tranquil. very highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joya Gardens is very unique,there are a number of small ponds joined by small little running brooks.The area is planted out with lush planting.The studio is a lovely building with all one needs for a stay.Paulina is a wonderful host and provides a delicious breakfast.A most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation was an absolute gem... an very private oasis of tranquility and peace. Our host was so welcoming & the accommodation beautifully appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
quiet, close to town, very comfortable and allowed our small dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paulina’s place was above and beyond! I can’t say I was expecting much for the affordable price but once I was welcomed onto the property I felt cared for and safe. The apartment was spacious and well equipped. It was the perfect place to wait out a storm running through Nelson. There are walking trails just a few blocks away and it is just a short distance from downtown. I highly recommend anyone stays in the villa! It was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer in der Unterkunft war sehr ruhig und gemütlich. Die Gastgeberin ist super nett und sehr hilfreich. Sie spricht neben Englisch auch Deutsch und Niederländisch. Sie gibt sich sehr viel Mühe um den Aufenthalt schön zu gestalten. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig und von bester Qualität und hat super geschmeckt. Vor dem Haus kann man super auf der Straße parken. Wenn ich nochmal in Nelson sein sollte, werde ich wieder hier buchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jaimee

Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful friendly and helpful hostess. Complementary chocolate was such a lovely touch. Room is beautifully set out and the deck with pond and surroundings are absolutely lovely. Was quiet and inviting. Let downs were that the beds arent particularly comfortable but realise thats a matter of taste. No sugar- note that the coffee provided was lovely though. Shower floods quite bad and the head will not stay flat, it flicks upright. Found no way to tighten in in place. Cleanliness as far as dusting etc could be improved. These are minor inconvenience that are easily rectified. Overall would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and peaceful, real chill out place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special Place

My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The room and balcony were a very unique setting looking out on to beautiful garden including two ducks. Paulina was very friendly and accomodating. Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable Stay

My stay was a very pleasant one. I was very warmly received by the hostess who made me feel very much at home in the beautifully restored villa. The room for a single person is very adequate, spacious, well presented and comfortable including TV, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities and a heater. The single bed is also very comfortable. The breakfast supplied each morning in the dining room was beautifully presented and the food offered excellent. The omelettes were yummy! The shared washroom is very spacious, adequate and clean. There is also safe off street parking available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience with such a warm and inviting host. Beautiful place, good for the soul!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Beautiful, quiet, peaceful spot within easy walking distance of the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bedroom in a Garden

The Joya Garden Cottage is a gem. Such a great find. Large private accommodation in a lovely garden with a pond, porch, hammock and a well equipped studio kitchen. The owner is extremely accommodating and helpful with recommendations for things to see and places to eat. We are so glad we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, friendly host; affordable, value for money; delightful garden; genuinely eco-conscious. The delicious vegetarian friendly breakfast provided was a real surprise. The tasteful decor and quality furnishings round off this venue as an ideal place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying at this property. It was very calm and relaxing and good access to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house on a stunning section, very relaxing and felt rather like a zen retreat inside and out. Great hosting to boot and a marvellous breakfast the next morning. A shame I didn’t have longer but I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No quiet heating during the night. Milk supplied in an open unclean glass bottle. Host provided extensive excellent breakfast and gave a supper snack impromptu for free, which showed excellent hospitality. Comfortable bed and stylish, clean bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for the stay, it was extremely peaceful and warm, I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nelson’s gem

Warm and cozy home with lot of character in a peaceful neighborhood. Walking distance to Nelson’s best restaurants, supermarket, etc. Pauline is truly fantastic! She went above and beyond for my comfort. Merci!!! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little Oasis with the trickling water and even a kereru sitting nearby while I swung in the hammock. Everything you need and nice and private
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful deck and outdoors area, very quiet and peaceful, and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019