Tasman Bay Backpackers
Hostel in Nelson
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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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.
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
Available Rooms
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Beds not specified • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
Beds not specified • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Queen Ensuite Room
Beds not specified • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Four Bed Dormitory
Beds not specified • 183 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Six Bed Dormitory
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
5.0
Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!
5.0
Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!
4.0
The best backpackers ever!
4.0
The best backpackers ever!
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
1.5
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.
1.5
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.
5.0
Staff were great!
5.0
Staff were great!
4.0
Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation
4.0
Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
2.0
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.
2.0
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.
5.0
Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy
5.0
Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy
5.0
The hostel was amazing. The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was easy to meet other people. Especially the chocolate pudding helped with that.
5.0
The hostel was amazing. The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was easy to meet other people. Especially the chocolate pudding helped with that.
4.0
Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,
4.0
Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
1.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
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!
2.0
It was another great stay at Tasman back packers. They were very accommodating with myself and my bikes.
2.0
It was another great stay at Tasman back packers. They were very accommodating with myself and my bikes.
2.0
Good hostel at a nice place .
2.0
Good hostel at a nice place .
2.5
Great vibe
2.5
Great vibe
2.0
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
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.
2.5
The staff was really nice and the room was clean. The beds were comfortable.
2.5
The staff was really nice and the room was clean. The beds were comfortable.
2.5
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.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?
The average price for a rental in Nelson is R 2,230 per night. This rental is R 1,216 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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