Tasman Bay Backpackers

Nelson · New Zealand

Tasman Bay Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
85% GOOD
Medium confidence 197 reviews
Best in Nelson 3rd best in New Zealand 3rd best in Oceania

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden
Other facilities (17)
Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Common Room Free WiFi Hot Showers Smoke Alarms

Prices

Dorms $23 / night
Privates $42 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Such a great hostel! Loved the chocolate pudding and lots of space to hang out with a lovely vibe. The fire was a bonus and I thought the hostel was really clean and well equipped.

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New Zealand FEMALE 18-24 Apr 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Super great atmosphere/ very social. Some of the staff can be a little grumpy unnecessarily (what they were saying was valid but sometimes tone was a bit aggressive) but I can’t complain that much about it because they truly do maintain a very clean kitchen and ensure the space is respected. Many board games to play, guitars for people to use, hot water bottles if you’re cold, and lovely outside area. Really enjoyed the hostel :)

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

I’ve been to a lot of hostels but this one was under my top 3! really enjoyed my stay at Tasman Bay! The hostel is super clean, the shared rooms/ living room are super comfy and the whole stuff was so friendly. The warm atmosphere and the cozy facilities made it so easy to get in touch with other travelers. Stayed for 3 nights and left super relaxed since it just felt like home. :)

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USA MALE 31-40 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

One of my favorite hostels ever. Friendly atmosphere (chocolate pudding is a great way to meet people) while still being comfortable and relatively quiet enough to work in the mornings. It's very clean and the staff are organized and so helpful. The location is in a quiet neighborhood but a very short walk to the town center and grocery stores. It's a good base for trips to Abel Tasman, as well as a short drive/bus ride to a nice beach (also doable as a walk). I returned multiple times to t...

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Very social hostel, lots of people were there when I stayed. The pudding is nice and the staff is helpful

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Probably the best hostel I stayed at in NZ. Nice social vibe, had a good layout. I especially enjoyed the extensive cosy common room and outdoor chill spaces. The free chocolate pudding every evening was a bonus too haha. Great job guys 😁

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New Zealand Group Mar 17, 2026 10.0/10

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New Zealand Couple Mar 15, 2026 10.0/10

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 15, 2026 10.0/10

+ Garden!! And super chill common room

- Nothing comes to mind

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 15, 2026 8.0/10

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Malaysia Solo traveler Mar 13, 2026 10.0/10

+ -Room is clean, big and comfortable -8 pm chocolate pudding is surprising tasty -The design of the property is warm and comfortable -Many opportunities/ activities can let you social with different people. -Laundry facilities provided is very cheap -Staff is super friendly!!

- -kitchen and toilet busy when peak hour.

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France Solo traveler Mar 13, 2026 10.0/10

+ Le jardin, et l'ambiance très conviviale

- Rien

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 40%

The beds are an absolute disgrace. There's practically no space in the lower bunk. If you turn over in your sleep, you're already hitting the ceiling. They're also arranged in an L-shape, so things kept falling on me from the upper bunk at night because there's nowhere to put them. No power outlets, no storage compartments, and nothing else is provided except pudding. That's nice, sure, but it doesn't make up for the rest.

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New Zealand Solo traveler Mar 11, 2026 10.0/10

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel, best place we have stayed!! Such a lovely vibe and lovely and clean inside and out. Lovely people

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New Zealand Group Mar 10, 2026 8.0/10

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United Kingdom Couple Mar 10, 2026 7.0/10

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Germany Family Mar 10, 2026 9.0/10

+ Lovely hostel, very friendly staff, clean, tidy, beautiful garden, facilities all in good working order. I had a twin room with direct access to the garden - very nice in the summer :)

- There was no locker or shelf to put your things. Just one chair and a table, and a few hooks on the wall. I used the other bed, but if it would have been two people in that room our stuff would have been on the floor or crowding the table&chair. If you don't mind that then you'll be good.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Really liked the hostel

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 9, 2026 9.0/10

+ Gut aufgeteilte Zimmer, genügend Duschen und Toiletten Große, gut ausgestattete Küche

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