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Joya Garden & Villa Studios

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49 Brougham Street, 7001, New Zealand
Ranked #4 of 57 Nelson B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Joya Garden & Villa Studios
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Palo Alto, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Enjoyed the gracious hospitality of Paulina. Great B&B, generous breakfast with home baked goods and foods from her garden. Paulina provided many suggestions for local sites and restaurants. The location is quiet. We had a car, but town center is within walking distance. The studio kitchen was well appointed for cooking in. Washer was also available on premises. Garden setting... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This was nothing short of a magic place to stay. From the moment we met Paulina we knew our stay here was going to be fantastic. Beautiful accommodations, wonderful hostess and a truly restful stay. Joya is somewhere we almost don't want to recommend for fear that too many people will find out about this little peace of paradise. Thank... More

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Otaki
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Beautiful accommodation in peaceful settings. Paulina is very welcoming and makes a lovely breakfast. I will be back again. I had to think of another title for my review as someone already used a home away from home!

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Thankyou Paulina for a wonderful stay. The cottage and garden were exceptional. It definitely felt like a home away from home. The facilities were excellent, breakfast was all fresh and organic; with the muesli, fresh fruit, freshly baked bread or pastries, and the lemon ginger & honey drink was one of the best breakfasts we had in the whole of... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Joya is one of a kind B&B, located in a lovely area of Nelson, perfectly situated to explore the city by foot. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights in the Garden Cottage which is a gem. We have been travelling for almost 9 weeks in NZ, stayed in many many B&B and we can truly say that Joya... More

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Paulina Aarts, Owner at Joya Garden & Villa Studios, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Greetings to you both and thanks for the kind comments on your experiences here at Joya. Traveling the world as you do, can to some extent be demanding and finding a 'little oasis' as you did, is great. With regards to the renting out of the DVDs: On the invoice/receipt that was there for you to have a look at... More

Muenster
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Paulina not only enabled us to experience a perfect "Home away from home feeling" at her beautiful "Joya B & B", but also enchanted us with her heartfelt hospitality. Being travel agents and having travelled extensively all over the world, this has definitely been one of our most memorable stays.

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Paulina Aarts, Owner at Joya Garden & Villa Studios, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Danke Dir, Uschi. It certainly was a great experience for us here as well. Thanks again, also for you help and advice. Hope our paths will cross again. Paulina More

Santa Cruz, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We stayed several nights at Joya with Paulina, and enjoyed every minute of it. Paulina is warm and very welcoming. She shares her home and garden with guests. It has a little stream running through the garden and the 2 rooms we enjoyed both had custom carpentry and exquisite details. In a word, charming. It is in a wonderful location,... More

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Paulina Aarts, Owner at Joya Garden & Villa Studios, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thank you these kind comments, Charles. It's not just Joya that can be considered a place that's a bit different and 'special' . We also do get 'special' guests and you were most surely two of them:). It was good meeting you and having these interesting conversation at the breakfast table. Even the ones around the 'Empire' and financial collapse.... More

Miami, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Visiting Nelson and staying at Joya Garden was definitely a fantastic experience! Paulina was so agreeable, hospitable and knowledgeable. She picked me up from the bus station and drove me to her lovely B and B. My room, the Villa Room, had a balcony with a hammock chair and after hiking Able Tasman, let me tell you, it came in... More

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Paulina Aarts, Owner at Joya Garden & Villa Studios, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thanks for this great review. And I will certainly like to see you again, and share some recipes :) Paulina More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It has been a while since our stay in Joya but we haven't forgotten it. It was such a wonderful place to stay with the loveliest host. We stayed there twice, one night before setting off on a hiking and kayaking adventure in Abel Tasman and then for a few nights at the end of our sojourn in NZ to... More

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Paulina Aarts, Owner at Joya Garden & Villa Studios, responded to this review
13 April 2012

Thank you Bridget, for your kind comments. . Be well, Paulina More

Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Following my lovely welcome into the Villa, I was taken to a room that was peaceful, quiet and very relaxing. My own wee balcony overlooking Nelson was perfect for unwinding and the hostess was very hospitable. The breakfast was a great start to the day with healthy wholefoods and home-made bread! Thanks for a wonderful stay, I will be back!

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49 Brougham Street, 7001, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR4,180 - 10,310

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