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Google (57) 4.9
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Visitors frequently praise hosts Mark and John for their warm welcome and attention to detail, creating a comfortable and delightful stay with delicious homemade breakfasts. However, one guest reported being charged the full amount for a cancellation made just under 48 hours in advance due to a ferry cancellation, which they felt was unfair.

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23 Examiner Street, Nelson

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About this place Ah House

Ah House City B&B is a small bed and breakfast on Examiner Street in central Nelson, about 200 metres from Christ Church Cathedral. It is a mainstream gay-friendly guesthouse, not a gay venue. The basics are covered: free WiFi, satellite TV in the rooms and free private parking on site. Guests rate it very highly (4.9 from around 60 reviews). The location means you can walk to Trafalgar Street, the cafes and the Saturday market without moving the car. Nelson is also the usual jumping-off point for Abel Tasman National Park, so many guests use it for a night or two either side of a hike. Book ahead in summer, when small places fill quickly.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ owned Walk ins welcome Parking Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Free breakfast Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.9
★★★★★
57 reviews

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John Abbott
John Abbott Mar 2026
★★★★★

Ah House is a fabulous B&B. In 3 trips to New Zealand we have stayed 5 times. The owners are wonderful hosts, very accommodating, and very knowledgeable of the Nelson area and fun!! Location is 5 minutes to downtown, dining and pubs very close.

Katja Klein
Katja Klein Jan 2026
★★★★★

Thank you, Mark and John for hosting us. We truly enjoyed our stay at your place. The time with you is a piece of precious memory, we will never forget. Of course special thanks to Blue, the true Queen of the house ♥️🐾.

Heike Färber
Heike Färber Jan 2026
★★★★★

The four of us stayed with Mark and John for two nights. Highly recommended in every respect! A highlight of our holiday. Thank you so much for everything.

Colleen Zematis
Colleen Zematis Sep 2025
★★★★★

Fun and funky decor with comfort and class throughout. Easy drive from the airport and easy walk into central Nelson to wonderful restaurants and local bus station. Wish I could stay longer.

Mark Hodgson
Mark Hodgson Apr 2025
★★★★★

Mark and John are the ultimate hosts, making sure your stay is the best it can be. From the check in to the local knowledge and the awesome breakfast, our stay was so good we would love to return. Thank you for your recommendation of the mussels at Havelock. Jill did hang on with white knuckles on the scenic route to Picton!!

Lesley Willott
Lesley Willott Apr 2025
★★★★★

Wonderful in every aspect. We stayed in the garden rooms, a quaint sitting room and across a private deck a lovely bedroom and en-suite. Every detail has been thought carefully. The location is perfect, surrounded by the leafy inner city residential area behind the cathedral, you can see the spire and hear the bells from the deck. Restaurants, and the city is a short walk away. Mark and Johns hospitality is great, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely with a wide choice and served either in room or in the main houses dining room. Ah house deserves every award they’ve won. If you’re visiting Nelson do yourselves a favour and make Ah house your home from home.

Tamsin Franklin
Tamsin Franklin Feb 2025
★★★★★

Mark and John are amazing hosts and we felt immediately at home. Highly recommended!

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