Travelling to New Zealand? Read all updated requirements before you book.
Tophouse Historic Guesthouse
Lavender Room - Guestroom, Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in St.Arnaud
a house with a barn on the side of it, Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in St.Arnaud
a white house with a blue roof and a white house, Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in St.Arnaud
Interior view, Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in St.Arnaud
Interior view, Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in St.Arnaud
people sitting on a bench near a body of water, Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in St.Arnaud

Removed from saved list

8.8

Excellent

9 reviews

9 reviews

See map
See map

9.0

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Nelson Airport 58.2 km
Woodbourne Airport 84.9 km
Kaikoura Aerodrome 93.5 km
Takaka Airport 106.3 km
Westport Airport 109.9 km
Greymouth Airport 160.9 km
Wellington International Airport 166.2 km
Hokitika Airport 190.0 km
Christchurch International Airport 194.0 km
Kapiti Coast Airport 198.7 km

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse

68 Tophouse Road, Nelson Lakes National Park, St.Arnaud, St.Arnaud, New Zealand, 7072 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the St.Arnaud part of St.Arnaud, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 3.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and hot tub on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Airport transfer

Hot tub

Blackout curtains

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Hot tub

Game room

Bicycles

Luggage storage

Value for money9.3
Distance to city center90 km
Location rating9.0

Rooms available at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse

Two-Bedroom Chalet
...
  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bunk beds & 1 double bed
Enter dates to see prices
Two-Bedroom Chalet
...
  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds & 1 double be...
Enter dates to see prices
Two-Bedroom Chalet
...
  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds & 1 double be...
Enter dates to see prices
Two-Bedroom Chalet
...
  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds & 1 double be...
Enter dates to see prices
Lavender Room
...
  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Country view
  • 1 single bed
Enter dates to see prices
Gold Room
...
  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
Enter dates to see prices
Blue Room
...
  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 queen bed
Enter dates to see prices
Two-Bedroom Chalet
...
  • Room size: 45 m²/484 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
Enter dates to see prices
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
...
  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
Enter dates to see prices
Long Room
...
  • Garden view
  • Non-smoking
  • 3 single beds
Enter dates to see prices

Frequently asked questions

Does Tophouse Historic Guesthouse provide airport transfer?

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse provides airport transfer service upon request with an additional charge of 100 NZD in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

What type of water sports activities are readily available at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse?

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse features water sport activities such as fishing, and water sports (non-motorized) for you to enjoy and take full advantage of.

What is the minimum age requirement for guest at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse?

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse only allows visitors that are above 10 years old to stay at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more options.

When was Tophouse Historic Guesthouse built?

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse was built in 1887.

What was the average room rate for Tophouse Historic Guesthouse been in the past month?

The average room rate for Tophouse Historic Guesthouse in the past month is 135.08 NZD, compared to city's average of 135.08 NZD.

In which languages can Tophouse Historic Guesthouse's employees communicate?

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse can converse up to 5 languages which includes English for guests that have a preference for this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What do verified guests love most about Tophouse Historic Guesthouse?

Past guests that stayed at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse have given this property a rating of 9.75 for its remarkable service as the primary highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Tophouse Historic Guesthouse's spa?

67.0% of our past customer evaluations have given a positive review and remarks about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Tophouse Historic Guesthouse down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Tophouse Historic Guesthouse's pet services?

66.0% of our past customer reviews have given a positive review and comments about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Tophouse Historic Guesthouse down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Group travelers have given to Tophouse Historic Guesthouse?

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Tophouse Historic Guesthouse an average rating of 9.2. You can check out more in depth customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the closest airport to Tophouse Historic Guesthouse?

The closest airport to Tophouse Historic Guesthouse is Koromiko Airport, 105.0 km away.

See map

Explore the neighborhood

What people love about Tophouse Historic Guesthouse

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Lovely and clean, friendly owners, good breakfast."

    Diane

    |

    January 28, 2022

  • 8

    Very good
    Location

    "Really nice location , well looked after, very historic, and exceptional staff"

    Robert

    |

    March 13, 2022

  • 8.8

    Excellent

    "For lots of reasons we rated our visit to this bit of NZ and this little hotel highly."

    Alastair

    |

    December 9, 2022

Overall rating:

8.8

Excellent
9 reviews
Cleanliness
9.8
Facilities
8.5
Location
9.0
Read all reviews >
More about Tophouse Historic Guesthouse

More about Tophouse Historic Guesthouse

Tophouse Historic Guesthouse

The range of services provided by Tophouse Historic Guesthouse ensures all travelers get the most out of their stay. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hotel can arrange it before your check-in date. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's free parking, right on-site.
Front desk services including luggage storage can assist with your needs. If you need, the tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the hotel, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundry service provided on-site.
Feel right at home during your stay at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse. Some rooms at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse are equipped with blackout curtains for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as television and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms. The hotel also offers a coffee or tea maker and bottled water in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. A night in at the hotel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
Never let a day go wasted when you're at Tophouse Historic Guesthouse with all the activities and facilities provided. Maximize your winter fun with a daily trip to the powdery white slopes with ski slopes. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the hot tub. Get wet in the best way on sunny days by joining water-world activities like fishing, non-motorized water sports and motorized water sports.
Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library and shared lounge and TV area.

Show less

Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.5

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Canoeing
  • Dart board
  • Fishing
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Skiing
  • Ski lessons
  • Tours
  • Water sports (motorized)
  • Water sports (non-motorized)
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Playground
Access
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
Sports equipment rental
  • Ski equipment rentals
Available in all rooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Blackout curtains
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom
  • Toiletries

Location

68 Tophouse Road, Nelson Lakes National Park, St.Arnaud, St.Arnaud, New Zealand, 7072
Exceptional
Location

9

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 10 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until18:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee100 NZD
  • Distance from city center90 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)60
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)28 NZD
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 9
  • Year property opened1887
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 NZD

Reviews of Tophouse Historic Guesthouse from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.8
/
10
Excellent
Cleanliness9.8
Facilities8.5
Location9.0
Service9.8
Value for money9.3
High score for St.Arnaud
Rating
9+ Exceptional (4)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (1)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
Time of the year
Mar - May (2)
Jun - Aug (0)
Sep - Nov (0)
Dec - Feb (4)
Showing 6 verified guest comments
10.0
Exceptional
Amanda from New Zealand
Couple
Twin Room with Garden View
Stayed 1 night in February 2023

Little Gem ”

Stunning location ,very clean, very comfortable Hosts were very very nice people Gardens were lovely lots of different seating areas to capture the amazing views Breakfast was great with lots of options couldn’t ask for a better place to stay

Reviewed February 19, 2023

See room deals

8.8
Excellent
Alastair from New Zealand
Couple
Budget Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Excellent”

For lots of reasons we rated our visit to this bit of NZ and this little hotel highly. The charming, historic cob house is slightly off the beaten track, and while it may not be everybody’s cup of tea, we loved our overnight stay … especially for its location, the bits and bobs of a past period that were throughout the old building and the laid back, unobtrusive hosting of Helen and her team.

Reviewed December 10, 2022

See room deals

8.0
Excellent
Robert from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Queen Room with Garden View
Stayed 1 night in March 2022

Nice stay”

Really nice location , well looked after, very historic, and exceptional staff

Reviewed March 13, 2022

See room deals

9.6
Exceptional
Jo from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2022

Exceptional”

This is a fabulous historic guest house beautifully kept up to maintain the heritage feel. Exceptional staff and chef were very welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed February 18, 2022

See room deals

9.6
Exceptional
Diane from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Room with Garden View
Stayed 1 night in January 2022

Quiet and peaceful”

Lovely and clean, friendly owners, good breakfast.

Reviewed January 29, 2022

See room deals

9.2
Exceptional
Josef from Austria
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in March 2017

Exceptional”

A little bit off the road, but a very nice accomodation.

Reviewed May 02, 2017

See room deals

This is a popular property. Don't miss out!

Back to search results

Back to room choices

|

Dismiss