This is easily one of the top 3 hostels i've ever stayed in!…read more Location: 5-7 min walk from InterCity buses, close to shops and restaurants/bars, and right across the street from Cathedral Hill. Amenities: Rooms and bathrooms/showers are very clean, washer and dryer available, blow dryer and hair straightener, towels and laundry powder available at reception. Rooms and laundry are very reasonably priced Friendly service at the front desk. A man named Glenn is the sweetest guy and was very helpful at check-in when my air bnb's reservation didn't work out last minute. If you're staying in Nelson, I'd highly recommend InnBetween! They also will store your luggage if you plan on going off into the parks etc.

From the owner: Accommodation for all travellers in the City centre of sunny Nelson. Overlooking the park and a…read more1min walk to all cafes and bars. Try our underground kitchen and bar, sit on any of our balconies overlooking the historical park, or chill in our private courtyard and soak up some sun.

This has got to be the most driven hostel I've ever stayed at. I stayed a few weeks ago & now am…read moreback in Nelson and immediately chose Aurora for their incredibly friendly staff, low prices, etc. They clean their kitchen twice per day, and the bathrooms are spotless as if brand new. 5 stars would definitely stay here again.

I thoroughly enjoyed my night in a double room with partial ocean view. My room and bed were very…read morecomfortable. I hiked to the beach before sunset. There was no food choices other than what you bring. They sell frozen pizza and a few basic other things for purchase while the office is open. They give you a small amount of Wi-Fi free. Otherwise you can purchase 10 GB for $5 which I did. Shared kitchen and bathrooms. Friendly roosters that you will meet quickly if you're eating any food outside... Gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. I recommend staying here priced affordably for any budget.

This place is such a gem! A friend had stayed here for quite a while a few years back, so we knew…read morewe had to stay here during our trip to Abel Tasman National Park. They offer hostel-style dormitories, small private units, and glamping options. We opted for the clamping tent and loved it. The tent was outfitted with a comfy bed, furniture, and everything you'd need: a fan, dehumidifier, heat, phone charger outlets, etc. The shared shower and bathroom area was a few steps away which was convenient. They have some food and drink for sale in the check-in office, as well as a food truck that often serves veg/health-focused fare. They also have kitchens, lounge areas, and games onsite. It's right at the start of the National Park, so there couldn't be a better spot to stay for a few days of exploring the park!

This place is sweet as mate! (New Zealand lingo, heh)…read more As you can expect from a hostel in a small town of several thousand in New Zealand, there are travelers from all over the world here and they coexist happily. I sat in the TV room one evening and watched Benjamin Button with two fine gentleman from a foreign country. I cooked in the kitchen with even more people from even more foreign countries. The stay wasn't long enough here for me to make any friends, but I'm sure it would have been quite easy and possible. That being said, the people tended to keep to themselves and the area was relatively quiet. You won't find a party in Picton (as far as I could tell) and by extension, you won't find a party at Sequoia Lodge. There's a shuttle taking people around to known destinations and in the winter evenings there's free ice cream and brownies! Sequoia Lodge also has an outdoor hot tub you can reserve, as well as a TV room where I watched Benjamin Button with two guys from another country. Picton's a small town so you'll find everything you need to survive within walking distance, although you'll need some form of motorized transportation to get to any destinations in a reasonable amount of time. You're 30 minutes from wine country by car and just as far from Queen Charlotte Sound.

It's a very nice hostel that is excellently run. I agree with everything the previous reviewer…read moresaid, in particular, it's a bit pricy, but not crazy, and there are lots of nice touches, like the binder of information and DVDs, the available hot water bottles, the warming blankets, and the hosts' suggestions, like a walk to see glow worms nearby. They also let you use their kayaks for 2 hours for free. It's a good launching or returning point for those doing activities along the Queen Charlotte Track. There's free wifi but it didn't work in the room, just in the living room. Hey have a laptop there for guests to use if run don't have their own devices. The wifi wasn't super fast but it loaded everything eventually, although i didn't try streaming. There's free instant coffee and tea, and various other foods frozen and for purchase. There's very little in the immediate area, but they have a full kitchen and bbq available for guests' use. There's a small parking lot. You go to the end of the road and it's on the left at the very end, inside the lot that's marked day parking only. It is after the point when google maps tells you you're there. The room was tiny, but the shared spaces were big and comfortable. I'd stay again, but I wish it were a little less expensive, although I wouldn't mind if I were going to be around to use more of the amenities.

Nicest YHA I've visited. The prices somewhat reflect this but are on par with others in NZ. Owner…read moreor manager is impeccably organized and well-sorted (for instance, there is a binder with an alphabetized list of 300 or so DVDs to borrow, complete with starring casts and ratings- All 4 Die Hard movies BTW!), the kitchen is nice, hot tub is very clean, and our room had a hair dryer, a heated clothes dryer/towel warmer rack, and he even gave us a 1/2 a can of camp fuel he had lying around. A great stop if you're hiking the Te Araroa or coming through Anakiwa after the Queen Charlotte Track.