Cambria House

4.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Room options

View all photos for Standard suite

Standard Studio

Standard suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Luxury suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Nelson

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 high-speed Internet and furnished balconies. .The restaurant, Al Fresco on the Deck, is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi 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-property class The Wood B&B include South Pacific Distillery and McCashin's Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queens Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cambria House

Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 barbecue grills 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-in
  • 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
Cambria House offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Restaurants on site

  • Al Fresco on the Deck

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1888
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cambria House?

Cambria House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cambria House?

Yep, Cambria House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cambria House?

The closest beach to Cambria House is Tahunanui Beach Reserve (4.5 km).

What makes Cambria House a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cambria House.

Does Cambria House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cambria House?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cambria House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cambria House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cambria House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people and a great breakfast. Couldn’t be happier…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and out of this world breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lights in room. Dusty, smelled like old people. Floorboards are terrible. The bed would move eveytime someone used front door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house, well positioned. Very clean, comfortable bed and nice breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Peter Franz

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

Very friendly host

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikky, Blenheim

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was traditional and elegant. The en-suite was compact. The facilities were sparkling clean and the hosts were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ingvild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

patrick

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

Cambria

All the aspects of this property were excellent. From the courtesy of the host to the presentation of the accommodation were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old house and very comfortable bed,very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karel was a very welcoming host and assisted us with advice on the local area and things to do. The property is lovely and very central. The breakfast is ample and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great! Location is close to city centre. And breakfast was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, good quality linen and pillows! Lovely owner she wanted to make sure your stay was enjoyable thank you!@

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, US

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

Two night stay in February

We stayed at the CH for two nights. This is a B&B and our room was #1, toward the small backyard. The owners are on-site and manage the property well, and are attentive to their guests. Good location, within a walkable distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. Owners provide good recommendations. Our only wish was for screens on the windows and sliding door, which would have allowed for better air circulation and bug protection in February (summer season). Not uncommon in NZ as mentioned in prior reviews, but 50/50 in our experience. Nevertheless, we would definitely recommend CH and would enjoy staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

jeni, auckland

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

Lovely surroundings and easy walk to town

We had three nights here. Lovely setting, lovely fresh food plus homemade cookies with the coffee. Lovely friendly, helpful hosts who were happy to answer questions on places to go etc

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friendly innkeepers, very clean and comfortable!

The Innkeepers were very willing to help us sort out a trip into Abel Tasman National Park on short notice.

10/10 Excellent

Mr D M

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

Beautiful charming B&B

Beautiful charming B&B - we extended out stay from 1 to 3 nights. Lovely hosts and possibly the best breakfast we have had in NZ. Comfortable and spacious rooms with modern bathroom. A truly wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

John, Massachusetts

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

Lovely B&B in the heart of Nelson

We loved our stay at Cambria House. Carol and David have kept a quaint B&B near the heart of Nelson and an easy walk to the central business district. We booked on hotels.com and arrived within 3 minutes and found Carol ready for us. The breakfast was tasty and quick - eggs, smoked salmon, fruit, toast, and lovely coffee and tee. Everything presented well, and Carol gave us lots of tips for things to do and see on our drive back to Picton. Would definitely recommend staying at Cambria House.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy, New Zealand - Manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Unpretentious, Typical; Value: Reasonable; Service: Professional, Courteous; Great breakfast - good amount of choice and plenty of it

8/10 Good

Juliette, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Reasonable; Service: Sufficient;

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New Zealand

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

8/10 Good

Timothy, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

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