10/10 Exceptional
The staff were so kind and attentive, I had a wonderful stay.
NORIKO
NORIKO, 3-night trip
Tasman Bay Backpackers
Hostel in the heart of Nelson
Tasman Bay Backpackers, nestled in The Wood, offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception and outdoor barbecue grills. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or unwind on the garden terrace with fellow travelers. Guests have praised the helpful concierge services.
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- Laundry facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking
- 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)
£46
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
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- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom
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Garden
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- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Queen Ensuite Room
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Private bathroom
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- 16 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Four Bed Dormitory
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- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Six Bed Dormitory
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Three Bed Dormitory
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Garden
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- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Single Room
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- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
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About the area
10 Weka Street, Nelson, 7010
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.
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Tasman Bay Backpackers Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly clean, excellent facilities and lovely Staff. Really nice area too
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice staff and it's in a great location wihban easy walk to downtown.
Ehren
Ehren, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff and social environment
Glenn
Glenn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff were great!
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy
Felisa
10/10 Exceptional
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Very nice room and very clean. I loved the kitchen and dining room where you get to talk to all the guests who are on various journeys
Ehren
Ehren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!
Lucille
Lucille, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
My second stay in this hostel. It was just as good as my first stay, lots of stuff to do, nice area to hang out, nice people and friendly staff. It is super clean and you get everything you need. The receptionist was very helpful, too :)
Victoria-Sophie
Victoria-Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely friendly and welcoming stay
We were going to be late arriving adter the ferry broke down. An email was replied to quickly and an envelope with access codes left taped to the door. Thank you.
Lovely friendly and homely stay, staff were very gelpful and the chocolate pudding and ice fream delicious, thank you again.
Good location, quiet but easy access to town. Would definitely use again.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
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
Elisangela, 1-night trip
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
Ricky, 2-night trip
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good Vibes, Check In After 3:30pm
I stayed in a private double room before and after the Abel Tasman Track. I was able to leave my luggage in a secure closet at reception for free. The hostel felt homey and had a nice community vibe to it. I credit the friendly staff for that. Towels and bar soap were provided, at least for the private double room. The walls are thin so earplugs are recommended depending on how loud your neighbors are. Kitchen was well stocked, free coffee and tea, and of course the free chocolate "pudding" (cake and ice cream) at 8pm. My only complaint is that the Hotels.com confirmation said check in starts at noon (which already seemed oddly early) but reception actually closes during midday and does not re-open until 3:30pm.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Stayed in queen double room with ensuite.
Very comfortable bed and clean rooms.
Great kitchen with plenty of utensils
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very relaxed atmosphere.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
All of our needs were met and we enjoyed the nightly option of gratis hot chocolate pudding and vanilla ice cream.
Marsa
Marsa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,
Christian
8/10 Very good
The best backpackers ever!
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8/10 Very good
2nd stay
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hostel was amazing. The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was easy to meet other people. Especially the chocolate pudding helped with that.
Maxima
Maxima, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
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
Amy, 4-night trip
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
Ursula, 1-night trip
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