Parautane Lodge

The temporary hosts, Tim and Lorna, were very accommodating and helpful. The huge wooden deck was a great place to relax and dry laundry. The views were spectacular! Loved the big sit down dining table at breakfast time. Breakfasts were yummy - Tim even fried some tomatoes to go with my eggs one morning. Outstanding privacy - I barely bumped into other guests. The spa tub was awesome - I needed that after all my mountaineering aches and pains.

Excellent breakfast. Superb view. Really comfortable bed!

Alan and Candace along with their 2 boys were wonderful hosts! It's been a while since I've seen such beautifully mannered kids. We felt like part of their family 😍 Even Buddy their cute little dog won my heart in the end and never failed to startle me by jumping up at me everytime lol! The freshly baked muffins and home baked bread along with a cooked breakfast option felt wholesome and satisfying. They even invited us to dinner on one of the nights to home made beef pies - yum!! The view was just spectacular and uninterrupted. Even the view from the spa which is secluded from the house was amazing, you see right out to the bay and the highway miles away. The bed and pillows were really comfortable and the heated floor in the spacious bathroom made all the difference when temperatures dropped at night. It's a beautiful home and we'll definitely be staying here again!

Comfy room and bed with a killer view. Owners were super friendly and breakfast was amazing. Amazing location and not to far out of Nelson to be isolated 10-15 min drive. Was travelling here as I had work in Nelson would 100% come back with my wife to stay for a longer period of time.

Great hotel with amazing view. Room is very spacious and comfortable. Bed is super comfy, underfloor heating in showerroom, which is good touch. Breakfast is very well cooked. The night is beautiful, can hear nothing except nature. Watching star from the patio is amazing.