The Sails Nelson is luxury accommodation at 7 Trafalgar Street in The Wood, about 10 minutes' walk from Nelson's city centre. Rooms are studio suites, executive suites and one-bedroom apartments. The apartments have floor-to-ceiling lounge windows that open onto a private courtyard or balcony. Each room has a 65-inch 4K Smart TV and unlimited ultra-fast wifi. Breakfast is prepared by the chef to restaurant standards.
The hosts give advice on local attractions and can make recommendations or bookings on guests' behalf, including for wine trails and local touring. The website describes Nelson as the sunniest place in the South Island, with mountain biking, national park hiking, kayaking and wine and brew sampling. Our pick in The Wood for a comfortable base for exploring the Tasman region.