


Tophouse is a heritage-listed accommodation business at 68 Tophouse Road, St Arnaud, in the Tasman district, close to Nelson Lakes National Park. Built in 1887, it offers rooms in the original cob inn, self-contained cottages, and powered and unpowered sites for motorhomes and caravans. The property also runs the Prickly Vine Restaurant, with dinner available by reservation. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 168 reviews.
A superb location and brilliant hosts. The cabins and food were top quality. Exceptional care in the provision of coeliac friendly food. Much appreciated and highly recommended.
Toni C. · April 2026 · via Google
What a fantastic place, love the bar! A big thanks to Helen & Clint for being such great hosts. Very accommodating 3 of us stayed prior to Richmond Range tramp & arranged for Clint to drop us at Hackett Track & collect us from Red hills Carpark We will be back
Clyde A. · March 2026 · via Google
Clint and Helen were the perfect hosts. I’m looking forward to returning and I would without question recommend this to everyone. The perfect spot in a fantastic area , amazing food and just the loveliest of people taking wonderful care of our needs.
Chris D. · March 2026 · via Google
An amazing hotel and amazing people we asked for dinner and there was a brilliant chef we had desert and everything!! The bar is very small witch is definitely a look out (smallest bar in nz) the view is amazing there's lost of animals like alpacas and geese and chickens and very cute dog cottages are warm nice and it has a TV!! I wasent excepting for this!! Come to tophouse!
Stella B. · March 2026 · via Google
Parked the motor home up for a night on a very wet and windy afternoon. $20 for a sheltered level spot. Beautiful view once the rain cleared. Lovely hosts and the nicest little pub (yes it is little) we have ever been in.
Dawn B. · January 2026 · via Google