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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!