The largest and grandest of our Suites, at 143sqm, the Hilliard Suite was named after the Rt Rev William Hilliard, who was the 5th Anglican Bishop of Nelson from 1934 to 1940. This 5 Star Suite is at the furthest corner of the property which provides the best views of Nelson City and down to the sea, enjoy a glass of wine whilst enjoying the glorious sunsets or a cup of coffee whilst witnessing the impressive sunrises, both of which you can do from the Californian King bed if you don’t have the energy to walk out onto the balcony! The kitchenette is well equipped for you to enjoy light meals with a small table provided to eat from. Snuggle into the luxurious couch with a book or the tv for company. Bliss! The Facilities Pihopa Retreat is set in 5.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, giving you plenty of space to relax and wander. The luxurious suites provide a home away from home. Our spacious and secluded villas have a bedroom and lounge area to relax in, or you can venture outside to soak up the atmosphere on the balcony.

This stunning suite is named after William Sadlier, 1912 – 1934, who was the 4th Anglican Bishop of Nelson. This Luxury Suite is one of the smaller suites available but is no less opulent than all the rest. With a fully stocked kitchenette and double sink bathroom with jacuzzi bath, at just over 100sqm it is hardly small! The bedroom is an open plan with a fireplace and seating to watch TV. The benefit of this Luxury Suite is you can choose to sit in a comfy chair or snuggle in the King bed while the fire roars and your favourite TV show plays. The bedroom can also be configured with twin beds.

This luxury suite is named after the first Bishop of Nelson, Edmund Hobhouse, 1859-1865. The suite is incredibly spacious comprising of three rooms and a balcony covering 130sqm. When you enter the room you feel the elegance, with a luxurious sofa to sink into in front of the roaring fire or open the doors and sit out on the balcony and soak up the surrounds. A well equipped kitchenette enables you to prepare light snacks. After a busy day sightseeing, sink into the king bed with sumptuous pillows or wallow in the bath or under the high pressure rain shower. We hope every minute spent here at the Hobhouse Suite is an absolute luxury escape. The bedroom can also be configured with twin beds.

This luxury suite is named after Derek Lionel Eaton who was the 9th Anglican Bishop of Nelson, 1990 to 2006. Walk into 130sqm of splendour. The lounge consists of two high backed elegant chairs to sink into whilst watching your favourite Netflix shows. Make sure you enjoy a complimentary digestive or Nespresso coffee from the well equipped kitchenette at the end of your busy day. Sink into your SuperKing bed with a good book or relax in the spacious bathroom and jacuzzi bath. All the luxury provided to give you a complete break from day-to-day life outside our gates.

The Suter Suite was named after the second Bishop of Nelson Andrew Suter, 1866-1891. He was very influential in the whole history of the Bishopdale Estate and this room radiates the same charm. One of the smaller luxury suites, at 100sqm, it offers an open planned living/sleeping area, with sumptuous leather couches to sink into and a Superking Bed. There is plenty of room with a large bathroom, wardrobe, and well equipped kitchenette, and private balcony area to enjoy fresh air and tranquility at the end of a long day. Write letters or catch up on emails from the office desk or head straight to bed with the fire roaring.

The Sutton Suite was named after the the Rt Rev Peter Eves Sutton, who served as the 8th Bishop of Nelson from 1965 until 1990. Our first suite as you arrive into Pihopa Retreat and overlooking the Chapel of the Holy Evangelists. At just over 100sqm the suite is well laid out with a large bathroom, wardrobe, kitchenette and open planned living / bedroom area. This suite is suitable for wheel chair access. The beds can be configured as a King bed or Twins.