What keeps me coming back is the combination of its welcoming atmosphere, excellent facilities, and unbeatable location. The communal areas are fantastic, especially the spacious lounge and outdoor spaces, where it’s easy to relax or socialize with other travelers. The kitchen is always clean and well-equipped, making it convenient to prepare meals during my stay. The rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, and I always appreciate the staff’s friendliness and attention to detail. They genuinely make you feel at home and are always ready with helpful tips for exploring the area. Its location in the heart of Nelson is another big plus—it’s so easy to walk to local shops, cafes, and attractions, yet it still offers a peaceful vibe.

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This hostel is in a great location facilities are good with a dining,lounge and outdoor area. The hostel was clean and is good value for money

Struggled to sleep on the top bunks as there were no railings on the side of the bed,there is only one working washing machine and dryer that were occupied by the hostel bedding so we were unable to do any washing here alot of the larger hobs didn't work In the kitchen which made cooking difficult at peak times

Fantastic. Loved staying here. Comfortable. Nice feel about it. Great rooms. Modern facilities.

Only thing I can fault is it wasn't clean in places that are quite easy to clean. An old toothbrush along the gunky shower seals, a bit of jif on the very dirty 4 plug extension cord, a dust rag along the window sills etc. And please buy new pillows. The plastic part of the fabric was brittle making the fabric thread-bare, and all the filling had set into clumps. They were a bit gross. Maybe even pillow protectors over which the pillow cases went.

i enjoyed my stay here. i spent 2 nights on two separate days and actually got the same room which had a private bathroom. so i'm just going to review both stays on this one review. staff were friendly and helpful. i had ordered a part for my camera and they held it for me. i was also able to store my luggage for free while i was on the Abel Tasman Track because i was staying another night there, otherwise it's a small fee. towels were included in the price which was nice. i didn't really use the common dining room/lounge area but it was very big and nice. kitchen was large as well. i mainly kept my food in the fridges. it's also very close to the electric buses that will take you to the Nelson airport and the drop off area for some of the Able Tasman shuttle. also very close to some nice little restaurants and shops and i was able to walk to the New World for groceries. basically it's very conveniently located.

took a little bit for the water to warm up in the shower. not a big deal. there's a sign that warns you of it. lol. i wish the laundry room was opened a little later but i understand you don't want it to be too late.

Perfect location right in central Nelson. Bus stop/supermarket/cafes all close by. Bathrooms are shared but well maintained and clean. Kitchen can be a bit busy but is well equipped with plenty of counter space and storage boxes for food. Several hang out areas and a nice big dining room. Late check in was straightforward and Wi-Fi worked well.

It lacks a little personality overall but is clean efficient and centrally located. Dorms - top bunks are very high, difficult to climb and no safety rail. Dorm rooms had storage spaces under beds but were very cramped without any real space to unpack or get dressed. Reception closes at 5pm and if you need to call staff after this time they charge a $20 call out fee. There were some loud drunken lads in one of the downstairs dorms one night and I wished there was a staff member around who could’ve tried to quieten them down. Overall seems to attract a younger crowd

We were two couples soo booked two ensuite rooms. There was a super fast heater in each room that made the room very warm very quickly. This is much appreciated. The shower was very hot and powerful. There was good signage throughout the property about quiet times and it seemed all the guests abided by the rules which was absolutely fantastic.

The fan venting the bathroom is VERY LOUD! The metal staircase was a bit loud when heavy footed guests came - luckily most were considerate! Be careful of walking into the corners of open windows as they are a bit off Health and Safety issue!

Cute location of the private rooms at the back of the lot, with an outside gallery. Very cosy yard with picnic tables and umbrellas. The kitchen is spacious and has plenty of utensils and other kitchenware. Also a spacious dinner hall. Bed is comfortable and big enough. There are multiple clothes hangers and something to put a suitcase or backpack on. Quite handy.

The bathroom is a bit cramped and the shower has a tall entry to step over. The shower head is also relatively low. The ventilation is very strong, which is good, but it's also a bit noisy.

This was great value for money - central location in the town walking distance to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants etc. Small private room with bathroom. Reasonably clean even the kitchen though it deteriorated on the last night. It was great to have laundry facilities onsite. Staff were friendly and helpful, the place was secure (door code) and quiet,

Given the excellent price, I'm not complaining, but there could have been at least a couple of hooks in the bathroom to hang up clothes/towels. A washing line would also be a great addition as a lot of bushwalking clothes can't be put in the dryer. Although open until 6pm they closed up early one night and we missed checking in and getting a towel.

Nice hostel, friendly staff and a good kitchen. Die kitchen is the center of the hostel and has really good equipment. Enough space to hang around. Bath, kitchen and rooms are clean.

Reception closes at 6pm, that's pretty unusual for a hostel. There are rules, that if you "disturb" the staff after 6pm you have to pay a fine, which is not very welcoming. Besides, the staff member themselves hang around in the hostel after the reception is closed. If you have a hint or a complaint (the light in our room was not working) you can't report it between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. in the next morning...

Everything was clean, and the shared facilities were spacious. We had a private twin room which was perfect for us and our 4 yo. The rooms are small, but when you are used to a tent, big enough.

One point of improvement was that half of the stoves were not working at all, or did not really get hot. A second would be that the ventilation unit in the bathroom was very loud (when turning on the light you wake the others in the room) and the ventilation grill was also really dusty and could use a clean up. Other than that, would definitely recommend this place and come back