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The Sails Nelson vs Tasman Bay Backpackers

Both are in Nelson, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel★★★★★The Wood

The Sails Nelson

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
3.4
Score by category
1 of 3
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Hostel★★★★The Wood

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.3
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 380 m apart.

Choose The Sails Nelson if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Why is The Sails Nelson better than Tasman Bay Backpackers?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
  2. 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★

Why is Tasman Bay Backpackers better than The Sails Nelson?

  1. 1360 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 2.0 km)−360 m
  2. 2350 m closer to the area centre−350 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (310 vs 101), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
  4. 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

The Sails NelsonTasman Bay Backpackers
Score by category
Guest rating 9.3 +0.3 9.0
Location 3.4 3.3
Facilities 5.0 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 3.0 –
Beach access 3.4 4.6 +1.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.2 +0.2 9.0
Guest rating 9.3 +0.3 9.0
Number of reviews 101 310 +209
Google rating 4.8/5 +0.2 4.6/5
Google reviews 261 394 +133
Rank in Nelson top 6% +8% top 14%
Location
Location score 3.4 3.3
Distance to The Wood centre 600 m 250 m −350 m
To the beach 2.0 km 1.7 km −360 m
To the airport 6.0 km 6.4 km
Restaurants within 500 m 8 +6 2
Sights within 1 km 1 3 +2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 15 20
Floors 2 2
Newest building or renovation 2012 2013 +1y
Listed amenities 17 +7 10
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 12:00 −2h
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ –
Room service ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Concierge – ✓
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      The Sails Nelson or Tasman Bay Backpackers: common questions

      Which is better, The Sails Nelson or Tasman Bay Backpackers?

      They are evenly matched. The Sails Nelson is stronger in guest rating; Tasman Bay Backpackers is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, The Sails Nelson or Tasman Bay Backpackers?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Tasman Bay Backpackers is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 600 m for The Sails Nelson.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Tasman Bay Backpackers is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; The Sails Nelson is 2.0 km.

      How far apart are The Sails Nelson and Tasman Bay Backpackers?

      The two hotels are 380 m apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score