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Tasman Bay Backpackers

2.0 star property
Nelson hostel in city centre

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Outdoor dining
Reception
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Six Bed Dormitory

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Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

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Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Four Bed Dormitory

Four Bed Dormitory

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Garden
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Fridge
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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Three Bed Dormitory

Three Bed Dormitory

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Fridge
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Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Queen Ensuite Room

Queen Ensuite Room

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Garden
Individually furnished
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Fridge
Private bathroom
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Stovetop
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
10 Weka Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queens Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers is a great choice for a stay in Nelson. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Dutch, English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 15
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (3:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Garden
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Tasman Backpackers
Tasman Bay
Tasman Bay Backpackers
Tasman Bay Backpackers Hostel
Tasman Bay Backpackers Hostel Nelson
Tasman Bay Backpackers Nelson
Tasman Bay Backpackers Hotel Nelson
Tasman Bay Backpackers Nelson
Tasman Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tasman Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Tasman Bay Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tasman Bay Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tasman Bay Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Tasman Bay Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tasman Bay Backpackers?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Tasman Bay Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Tasman Bay Backpackers have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
What's the area around Tasman Bay Backpackers like?
Tasman Bay Backpackers is in The Wood, a short 6-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 14 minutes' walk from Queens Gardens.

Tasman Bay Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is an awesome backpackers! Located 5 minute walk from town, well equipped for travellers, with plenty of additional thoughtful touches to promote a sense of community for those that stay. Out door hammocks, and garden seating areas, an indoor fire, comfy couches, an electric piano, guitar, a clothing trading chest along with chocolate pudding and ice cream served each night at 8, all promoted a sense of home away from home. Staff were friendly, efficient and the kitchen was clearly signed with instructions to promote a clean well functioning area. There was a lovely vibe and sense of caring amongst visitors. We loved it!
Ricky, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice place for short stances
José Maria, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great experience - will be back
Ali, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!
Lucille, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The best backpackers ever!
???, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Stayed in queen double room with ensuite. Very comfortable bed and clean rooms. Great kitchen with plenty of utensils
John, 3-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Great Hostel
This hostel is great. It's a little out of the way if you don't have a car, but the bus is only $3 from the airport and it's only an 11 minute walk. They have chocolate pudding every evening at 8pm. *(for Americans, it's not milky, liquidy pudding, but baked "pudding".) It gets pretty cold in the fall/winter. They offer extra blankets, but I still found it very chilly. I really liked the communal spaces and the hammocks, love a good hammock. I think this hostel is probably really busy in the summer, but in late April/May it's less busy.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice place but noisy main stayer in the hostel
The place is ok but the problem was the stayer of the hostel they’re very noisy talking and laughing up to past midnight as if no cares in the world! The washing room only has a separate hot and cold water literally! It’s either you washed your face or hands with freezing cold or boiling hot water! You choose.
Evelyn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This place was just fine for me, thanks. Only thing that detracted it is that the walls are very thin, so other people's steps, door-closings and conversations were all too audible, even through my earplugs!
Ursula, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great!
Bruce, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

After traveling long hrs we realized that check in was until 8pm. We were way passed that. Drive by to property and found instructions inside an envelope on how to go in 🙌. People staying there were very nice. Place was clean and very nice.
Elisangela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Traveler arrived for check in 2 hours into the designated check-in time and was told that she wouldn’t be able to check in for another hour or so because there was no one to do it. She was exhausted and needing rest after traveling for 24 hrs, and wasn’t directed to a common area to wait, but invited to put her suitcase in a closet of some sort. She was able to check in 45-60 min later, and the space was fine. Just unavailable and confusing at a time when it would’ve been preferred to have the room and check-in process as described.
Christina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Tasman Bay Backpackers was great, the staff were really friendly and welcoming and the hostel was clean throughout. It’s close to the centre of town but very quiet at night. The nightly chocolate pudding was a nice touch and great opportunity to chat to others in the communal areas.
Amy, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This accommodation is extremely surprising, compared to many others. It feels more like a well kept, vibrant and relaxed large house instead of a commercial property, while still maintaining an excellent level of staff attendance, and security and room availability. All of the guests staying there were very friendly, and there are plenty of sinks, cooking areas, fridges, food storage and bathrooms available. The lounge area is large and cosy, and they serve delicious ice cream and chocolate cake every single night! Also, as an extra bonus, there's a very friendly and approachable female cat that always is happy to receive attention. Recommend 10/10, can't think of any faults at all.
Elijah, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The whole stay was uncomfortable. The walls are paper thin and the other guests were up and loud well past 2am. We could hear them speaking. Not shouting. Speaking. The walls are that bad. The shower curtain had an almost tangible stench. The soap bottle in our ensuite room had been watered down significantly. The spare blankets in the closet had the smell of death on them. I woke up in the morning smelling like the musty mattress, a smell that was difficult to get off thanks to the extraordinarily low water pressure in the bathroom, not to mention the fact that even with shower shoes I felt uncomfortable being in the shower area. I wouldn't recommend this property to anyone. It's the only time I've ever stayed somewhere and genuinely wanted to demand my money back. For the life of me I don't understand the 5 star reviews, they must be from people who usually stay in the free DOC huts.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The ensuite room we had for 3 nights was spacious, clean and comfortable with a superior queen bed. Perfect sleep every night. The ensuite was the biggest i have seen in this type of accommodation. It was also sited privately from the rest of the accommodation. The property was constantly full of clients. Maybe because of this, the weak points were, the kitchen area needed to be managed better that ensured it was hygenically clean and there was a constant supply of clean tea towels. There was no TV anywhere and the onsite parking was inadequate.
3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and room conditions. The staff knew a lot about the city and had provided booklets in the rooms. Free dessert in the lounge to encourage socialising is a great idea!
Jack, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

great stay for mountain biking.
It was another great stay at Tasman back packers. They were very accommodating with myself and my bikes.
Cam, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hostel at a nice place .
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was such a friendly first-stop in NZ. It had a nice international vibe, friendly staff, clean and comfortable facilities, and of course dessert after dinner! One of the best hostels I have stayed in.,
Molly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review