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Tasman Bay Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Nelson

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Outdoor dining
Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Queen Ensuite Room | Bathroom | Towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
10 Weka Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Market16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital4 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)10 min drive

Room options

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

Six Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Four Bed Dormitory | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Four Bed Dormitory

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bed Dormitory | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Three Bed Dormitory

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Ensuite Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Queen Ensuite Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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$66 total
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May 30 - May 31
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About the neighborhood

Nelson

Heart of Nelson.Within a 10-minute walk of this The Wood hostel, you'll find Trafalgar Park and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Also, Founders Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Founders Heritage Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 16 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 17 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sprig & Fern Hardy St - 14 min walk
  • The Free House - 11 min walk
  • Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - 14 min walk
  • Stefano S - 11 min walk
  • Founders Brewery - 12 min walk

About this property

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Nelson
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Tasman Bay Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

This Nelson hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1987
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Tasman Bay Backpackers offers 21 accommodations with safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Yard

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

How close is Tasman Bay Backpackers to the airport?

Tasman Bay Backpackers is 5.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

As of May 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tasman Bay Backpackers on May 17, 2024 start from $36.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tasman Bay Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tasman Bay Backpackers.

How close is Tasman Bay Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 3 mi (7-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Tasman Bay Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Tasman Bay Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Tasman Bay Backpackers have a pool?

Tasman Bay Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Tasman Bay Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Tasman Bay Backpackers to downtown Nelson?

Tasman Bay Backpackers is 0.4 mi away from Nelson.

Tasman Bay Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisangela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020