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Standard Studio, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area
60 square metres
1 Queen Bed 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
6 Bed Dorm
24 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin Shared Bathroom
16 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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4 Bed Dorm
16 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room
16 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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8 Bed Dorm
24 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Shared Bathroom
12 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Suburban hostel in Nelson with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

With a stay at The Bug Backpackers - Hostel in Nelson (Nelson South), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nelson Hospital and Nelson Provincial Museum. This hostel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Nelson Market and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Bug Backpackers - Hostel

226 Vanguard Street, Nelson, 7010

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Sofa bed

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Bug Backpackers - Hostel offers 14 accommodations with safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Television
  • In-room safe
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • No housekeeping

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No lift (single-level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 17

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 9 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No 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 not 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 not 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

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Fees

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Bug Backpackers Hostel Nelson
  • Bug Backpackers Hostel
  • Bug Backpackers Nelson
  • Bug Backpackers
  • The Bug Backpackers - Hostel Nelson
  • The Bug Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National Rating

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