One of the best hostels I stayed in during my six week trip around New Zealand. The atmosphere was lovely and homely, I felt totally at ease relaxing on the sofas and really enjoyed the guitar music! There appeared to be a lot of people staying there but it didn't feel at all big or crowded. Unfortunately, I missed the... More

My sister n I stumbled across this hostel, and I immediately fell in love!! We came in the winter, so we were treated to free breakfast, and chocolate pudding in the evening ;) It's these little touches that make this place so special - hot water bottles, free towels, shopping bags to use, and unlimited wifi - it's a traveller's... More

The best hostel I have stayed in so far! Incredible service, free tea, coffee and desert :) such a warm homely feel with a lovely dining room, lounge and 2 kitchens. I would recommend this hostel to everyone!

This is very cosy & home feel hostel. Not only Free wifi,movie,herb,fruits,dessert,bike..etc,but still got unlimited warmly smile from receptionist.. Love their Just KIWIS music,fresh grapes while in summer,fresh lemons & herbs in the garden..Around the hostel's environment is so nice & relax. Met alots nice people & staff there,quite a good experience. Suggest go to nearby FreshChoice market,fresh n cheaper.Feel... More

We stayed in a private twin en suite room with an outdoor area which was pleasant. Not too noisy at the time and hostel is convientely located with about a 10-15min walk into town. Good atmosphere even though it is small. The owner, Dutch, was very polite and hospitable and could organise any tours you wanted though at the time... More

Myself and my girlfriend stayed at Tasman Bay for 2 nights, 1 either side of doing the Abel Tasman Coast Track. We thought the hostel was awesome and the private room we had did the job and had a heater in the room which turned out to be very necessary on one of the nights. The hostels staff were really... More

This is a great place to stay! It a small hostel in a nice, quiet neighbourhood, in walking distance from the center of Nelson (about 10 minutes). The place is just lovely! The staff is so friendly and the free chocolate pudding at night is very nice! The kitchen is spacious and very clean, and the common room very cosy... More

You just notice when people have a hostel because they love it and not just to make money out of it. Free wifi, free chocolate pudding and icecream and always a smile behind the reception desk. So helpful and friendly. It was really an amazing stay!

Heya, a very nice Hostel - one of the best at the South Island, + local music at the backround + fresh herbs at the garden + chocopudding at 8 + nice staff + FREE (free) wifi + beautiful kitchen - the first charp knifes in nz + nice house and garden - a little bit too much expensife for... More