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Tasman Bay Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nelson with free parking

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥6,664
￥7,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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

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  • 15 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 17 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bed Dormitory

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  • 12 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 16 sq m
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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

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  • 12 sq m
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  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
7010, Nelson, 10 Weka Street

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queens Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Hostel located in The Wood
Consider a stay at Tasman Bay Backpackers and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Private yards, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
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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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National 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

Is Tasman Bay Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tasman Bay Backpackers on Apr 26, 2025 start from ￥6,664, 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.

How much is parking at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tasman Bay Backpackers located?

Located in The Wood, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Trafalgar Park and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Founders Heritage Park and Queens Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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Tasman Bay Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria-Sophie

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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Great staff and social environment
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

2nd stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

???

The best backpackers ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Very friendly hostel, clean and tidy

8/10 Good

Christian

Very friendly rezeption, clean rooms,

8/10 Good

Patrick

Everything was as expected for this type of accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxima

The hostel was amazing. The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was easy to meet other people. Especially the chocolate pudding helped with that.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ursula

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Elisangela

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Nice place but noisy main stayer in the hostel
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

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

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: 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

Nicolas

C'est exactement ce que l'on recherche quand on prend ce type de logement. Un accueil chaleureux, dans une ambiance cosy (les parties communes donnent envie de glander une journée entiere dans un des canapé ou dans le jardin) les douches etaient spacieuses et propres, les chambres propres et confortables. On entend un peu les bruits de couloirs aux "heures de pointe" mais pour ce rapport qualité prix, c'est anecdotique !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

José Maria

Nice place for short stances
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Was a great experience - will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed in queen double room with ensuite. Very comfortable bed and clean rooms. Great kitchen with plenty of utensils
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Très bien
Chamber propre et spacieuse, dispose de serviettes , cuisine bien équipé. Top le pudding au chocolat !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

madoka

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023