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Twin Room
11 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Shared Dormitory, Men only
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room
11 square metres
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free parking, walk to Cottonwood Falls Park

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi

With a stay at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel in Nelson, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. This hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Pulpit Rock.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features ski storage, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Ski storage
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1908
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Lockers available
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers 11 accommodations with portable fans. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

  • Wireless internet access
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 4:00 PM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 8

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson
  • Dancing Bear Inn Hostel
  • Dancing Bear Nelson
  • Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson
  • Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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