Tasman Bay Backpackers

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

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom sink

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

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(121 Ratings)

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Nelson hostel in The Wood with free parking
Concierge services, laundry facilities, and a library are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
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. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

48.4 mi

The Riuwaka Resurgence

41.5 mi

Pic's Peanut Butter World

8.8 mi

Split Apple Rock

35.6 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen Ensuite Room

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Four Bed Dormitory

1 Single • 183 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Six Bed Dormitory

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Tasman Bay Backpackers

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9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(121 Ratings)

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

48.4 mi

The Riuwaka Resurgence

41.5 mi

Pic's Peanut Butter World

8.8 mi

Split Apple Rock

35.6 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen Ensuite Room

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Four Bed Dormitory

1 Single • 183 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Six Bed Dormitory

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(121 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The best backpackers ever!

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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.

3.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Staff were great!

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

The hostel was amazing. The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was easy to meet other people. Especially the chocolate pudding helped with that.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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.

2.0 / 10.0

May 2021

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

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!

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

It was another great stay at Tasman back packers. They were very accommodating with myself and my bikes.

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

It was another great stay at Tasman back packers. They were very accommodating with myself and my bikes.

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Good hostel at a nice place .

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Good hostel at a nice place .

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

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.,

2.5 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Great vibe

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Great vibe

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Loved the free pudding. Hostel is really clean and friendly. Lots of space to hang out and it felt quite homely. Kitchen was well equipped. Staff really friendly. Only issue was noise travels - we were kept up because we could hear people downstairs in the common area.

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

The staff was really nice and the room was clean. The beds were comfortable.

2.5 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Convenient stroll to town, but chose as had guaranteed street parking which was safer than being in cbd itself. Dorm was warm, nice shower, and the chocolate putting was very nice on a cold evening. Bed was average, pillow the cheapest quality so had to use clothes under it to make it feel like an actual pillow. Simple fix so hopefully they replace with better quality thicker pillows for better reviews in future.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

5.0 / 10.0

May 2019

When we checked in we got there right at the social hour with free chocolate pudding! It was so fun and the culture at the place was so welcoming and fun!

2.5 / 10.0

May 2019

When we checked in we got there right at the social hour with free chocolate pudding! It was so fun and the culture at the place was so welcoming and fun!

2.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

The location is perfect, only a 10 walk downtown Nelson. The building is a bit old, but it's well kept and clean. WiFi was quite slow and other people staying somewhat noisy, but that's life. I would definitely stay here again!

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Staff were super friendly and helpful and there was free chocolate pudding every night!

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Nice and cosy place. We had a small room for us self for a fair price. Free parking and 10-15 min walk for the city center. Lots of people/backpackers, with a friendly vibe and lots of areas with games and habg out spots, both inside and out.

2.5 / 10.0

Jan 2019

2.5 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Nice spot, close walk in to central Nelson. Good facilities with large sitting area. Street parking available and readily open. Smaller kitchen for size of facilty but wasnt an issue during my stay. Outside seating is nice on warm evenings.

2.5 / 10.0

Dec 2018

We stayed in a double room en-suite which was tucked away from the main area. There was a little noise from the kitchen but it didn’t disturb us in the night at all. The bed was comfy, the common areas large and friendly, and overall it was a great place to stay

2.5 / 10.0

May 2018

Best hostel so far in New Zealand! Super friendly workers, great atmosphere, and loved the hot chocolate pudding of course. Breakfast was also good with a variety of breads, spreads, cereals, and oat meal.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

family, cozy hostel, rooms with good beds, large, well-equipped kitchen, quiet location and the center is easily accessible on foot. every night, chocolate is served with ice cream.recommended.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

family, cozy hostel, rooms with good beds, large, well-equipped kitchen, quiet location and the center is easily accessible on foot. every night, chocolate is served with ice cream. recommended.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?

The average price for a rental in Nelson is $202 per night. This rental is $124 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tasman Bay Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Tasman Bay Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Queen Ensuite Room

Four Bed Dormitory

Six Bed Dormitory

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Queen Ensuite Room

Four Bed Dormitory

Six Bed Dormitory

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Tasman Bay Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

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