About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: YHA Nelson in Nelson offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the sauna, sun terrace, or lounge. The property features a garden, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities. Additional services include a games room, tennis equipment hire, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 6 km from Nelson Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral and Trafalgar Park. Nearby attractions include water sports and various activities such as hiking and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location, YHA Nelson ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Nelson

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean. Spacious kitchens. Very friendly staff. Big room.
  • Sachin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about this hostel is great. From the cleanliness to the spaces to the kitchens and finally the location.
  • Yuti
    France France
    Great stay at yha nelson! Friendly staff and great location.
  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked everything!! Ive been using YHA Nelson for 50 years and I always stay here. Staff are great -they remember me, room and facilities always clean ,shower is fine [maybe another shower and loo needed when peak time], handy to everything I...
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great friendly staff. Central location, washing facilities with space to hang out outside. Comfy rooms, clean toilets and showers.
  • Irene
    Australia Australia
    The guy at reception was very helpful and an asset to your company.
  • Graham
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The guy at reception was super friendly and cheerful, a lovely welcome after a long day of travel for me!
  • Gareth
    Australia Australia
    Good, clean bedroom. Separate handbasin, toilet and shower facilities. Well-equipped kitchen.
  • Caitlin
    Australia Australia
    Most lovely and helpful staff at the desk helping you with the stay and booking activities for you.
  • Thomas
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, really well layed out lovely people running it

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
YHA Nelson takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 25 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform YHA Nelson in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

All guests have access to free WiFi.

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Nelson in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about YHA Nelson