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Wakatu Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Nelson South

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room) | View from room
Family dining
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room) | View from room
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room) | View from room
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
125 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital8 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTahunanui Beach Reserve7 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)8 min drive

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room) | View from room

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room)

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room) | View from room

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room)

  • 67 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Small Triple Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Small Triple Room)

  • 67 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room)

  • 67 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (Single Bed) | Free WiFi

Standard Room (Single Bed)

  • 67 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room | Free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Nelson South stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nelson South hostel, you'll find Nelson College and Nelson Hospital. Also, Fairfield Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Victory Square is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Hospital - 8 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • Nelson Market - 3 min drive
  • Trafalgar Park - 4 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Smugglers Pub & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Nelson Suburban Club Inc - 5 min drive
  • The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar - 7 min drive

About this property

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Nelson South
As a guest of Wakatu Lodge - Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wakatu Lodge - Hostel also features an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Nelson hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel offers 16 accommodations. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

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
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.

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

Wakatu Lodge Nelson
Wakatu Lodge
Wakatu Nelson
Wakatu Lodge
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Nelson
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wakatu Lodge - Hostel to the airport?

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel is 3.4 mi (9-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wakatu Lodge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel.

How close is Wakatu Lodge - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Wakatu Lodge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Wakatu Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Wakatu Lodge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Wakatu Lodge - Hostel to downtown Nelson?

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel is 1.5 mi away from Nelson.

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable and comfortable, would stay again without doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for the type of hostel it is. We had a double bed with a bunk above us and the bathroom down the hall. All was clean and staff very nice. We may have gotten the last room for miles so we were very grateful. It was a bit pricey for a hostel but that may be because it was peak time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Lodge
Amazing staff who were SO accommodating given my really last minute needs!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Paul & Judy(81), UK, Leigh on Sea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff, and pretty entrance, Flowers.
Much bigger in side, but small bed room, but clean. Use of Kitchen, fridge, microwave etc. Toilets and showers along the corridor. Large sitting and games room. Small swimming pool. More Hostel, than hotel, but very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities inside with games room. Small kitchen, but everything you need. Staff were Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

kay, christchuch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay again
love the up grade of the lodge. love the tv's in the rooms again had a brilliant stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfy
Comfy bed, great night sleep, good shower, friendly staff Highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Sunggyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Corwin, Santa Monica, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable Pit-Stop
My girlfriend and I made a last-minute decision to stay in Nelson during a busy time in the town, and we were fortunate to find a reasonably-priced standard double room available here. It was clean, the owners were friendly, and the WiFi was pretty good. We also liked that they had a communal game/TV room with a pool table. Nelson is also a great city with plenty to do. Downsides: the room was very small, a portion of the building in the front was under construction, and the shared-bathroom showers had a 5-minute timer.