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title: "Tasman Bay Backpackers, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Tasman Bay Backpackers in Nelson: rated 9.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★★
# Tasman Bay Backpackers

The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand

9.0 ·  Excellent 310 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 48 in Nelson ·  4.6/5 on Google, 394 reviews ·  3.3 Location score
## About Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers is a hostel in The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 310 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.4 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 6.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1991

- **Last renovated:** 2013

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

10 Weka Street [tasmanbaybackpackers.co.nz](http://www.tasmanbaybackpackers.co.nz/)

## How Tasman Bay Backpackers scores

Better rated than 86% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **3.3**
-   Beach access **4.6**

Nelson average

## Rating on Google

4.6/5

394 Google reviews

-   5★69%
-   4★21%
-   3★4%
-   2★2%
-   1★3%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **27**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson Airport (NSN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Founders Heritage Park910 m
-   Centre of New Zealand Monument960 m
-   Nelson Provincial Museum990 m
-   Center of New Zealand Monument1.1 km

## Tasman Bay Backpackers: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Tasman Bay Backpackers. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. During chilly days and evenings, the hostel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Tasman Bay Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Do you excel in cooking? Prepare your personal dishes on-site at hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Tasman Bay Backpackers

### How do guests rate Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Tasman Bay Backpackers has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 310 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Nelson.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Tasman Bay Backpackers include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Tasman Bay Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Tasman Bay Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 6.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Tasman Bay Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Tasman Bay Backpackers have?

Tasman Bay Backpackers has 20 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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