Tasman Bay Backpackers
10 Weka Street, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand – Great location - show map – Railway access
Tasman Bay Backpackers
This hostel offers free unlimited Wi-Fi, a log fire in the guest lounge and heaters in all rooms. Guests can relax in the hammock in the garden. Tasman Bay Backpackers Nelson serves free hot chocolate pudding and ice cream every evening. Facilities include a shared kitchen, coin-operated laundry and luggage storage. The lounge room features a library. There are free BBQ facilities in the garden. Guests have a choice of shared or private rooms. Some rooms have an en suite bathroom. The friendly staff can provide advice on local attractions. Tasman Bay Backpackers Hostel is a 10-minute walk from Nelson city centre and Nelson Bus Depot.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
Oliver
Germany“Clean facilities and good cooking equipment. Great outside sitting areas around the house. Friendly staff and guests. Bring $2 coins if you plan to use the washing machine.”
Sanush
New Zealand“Loved everything. Great facilities, friendly staff, amenities, clean toilets and showers, cozy room, and the chocolate pudding is a must try.”- Bond
United Kingdom“Lovely hostel. Nice rooms and super nice lounge/ kitchen / dining area/ outside area. The lounge is super cosy with the fire going at night and the free choc pudding is a bonus. It can be as social as you make it. Very clean. Decent...” - Maria
Laos“Loved the atmosphere, the evening pudding, and the spaces available to hang and relax. The showers had amazing pressure and temps.” - SShelley New Zealand“warm and friendly enviroment, really nice little touches like comp. pudding, flowers on the table, hotties etc, recycling and composting and especially reading lamps for each bed.....well done”
Lou New Zealand“I love my roommate, front desks, the pudding time and the "social" time !”- Sisi
China“nice working stuff，good vibe，ice cream and pudding are good！” - Noa
Israel“Hostel is very cute, common areas are large and lots of sitting space. Chocolate fudge was great!” - Jolien
Netherlands“This is by far the best hostel I’ve ever been to! The people are so friendly and open. They host themed dinner parties every now and then. Everyone will cook something in that theme and eat together. They also have free chocolate pudding every...” 
Ayuka
Australia“stuff was friendly they provided towel, body soap and free chocolate pudding at night to do digital detox. We liked this idea and could find small kindness each places include outside room.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
my flight lands at 8pm. I see no check in after 8..is it updated?
Reception closes at 8.30pm . If you plan to arrive later, we will give you instructions on how to get your key and how to get to your room just tell us.Answered on 19 February 2023Hi do you offer free onsite parking? What is the parking situation like within the area on the streets also? Thank you
Hi there, We do have a car park for guests to park their vehicles. If the car park is full there is also free parking on the street. Thank youAnswered on 13 July 2023Are your 3 bed dorm rooms mixed or just female? Travelling in my own so would like seperate:)
Hi, Our dorms are mixed however we would try our best to make a 3 bed dorm female only (or predominantly female) if we can on the day.Answered on 24 September 2020Hi! I'm interested to book for three nights, but today I will arrive at 4am. Would be any possibility to could do the check in at that time? Leaving ..
Hi there, yes we can arrange a late check in. We recommend booking a single room so you won't disturb any of the other guests in a dorm, as the hostel..Answered on 23 August 2020Hello Is there a vacant space to lock our tandem bike securely? Regards Tazmin
Hi Tazmin, We have places around the back of the building where you can lock your bike to. Hope this helps, FranAnswered on 3 March 2020Hi, is it okay to put me in a female-only dorm?
Hi there, Our female only share room is currently full up. Sorry about this. cheers GeorgieAnswered on 10 January 2022- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of Tasman Bay BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Inner courtyard view
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- Socket near the bed
- Beach
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- German
- English
- Dutch
House rulesTasman Bay Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Tasman Bay Backpackers in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
FAQs about Tasman Bay Backpackers
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The prices at Tasman Bay Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Tasman Bay Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Beach
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Check-in at Tasman Bay Backpackers is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Tasman Bay Backpackers is 750 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
