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Wakatu Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property

Nelson hostel in Nelson South with free parking
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Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room) | View from room
Family dining
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room) | View from room
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room) | View from room
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
125 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital8 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Market3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTahunanui Beach Reserve7 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)8 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room) | View from room

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (furnished room)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room) | View from room

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Small Triple Room)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Small Triple Room)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Small Triple Room)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Single Bed)

Standard Room (Single Bed)

Standard Room (Single Bed)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Nelson

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel is located in Nelson South, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Nelson Provincial Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Queens Gardens and Natureland Zoo are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Hospital - 8 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • Nelson Market - 3 min drive
  • Trafalgar Park - 4 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Smugglers Pub & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Nelson Suburban Club Inc - 5 min drive
  • The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar - 7 min drive

About this property

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel

Hostel located in Nelson South
A terrace, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Wakatu Lodge Nelson
Wakatu Lodge
Wakatu Nelson
Wakatu Lodge
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Nelson
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Wakatu Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wakatu Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Wakatu Lodge - Hostel located?

Located in Nelson South, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson College, Nelson Hospital and Fairfield Park. Victory Square and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable and comfortable, would stay again without doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for the type of hostel it is. We had a double bed with a bunk above us and the bathroom down the hall. All was clean and staff very nice. We may have gotten the last room for miles so we were very grateful. It was a bit pricey for a hostel but that may be because it was peak time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Lodge
Amazing staff who were SO accommodating given my really last minute needs!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Paul & Judy(81), UK, Leigh on Sea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff, and pretty entrance, Flowers.
Much bigger in side, but small bed room, but clean. Use of Kitchen, fridge, microwave etc. Toilets and showers along the corridor. Large sitting and games room. Small swimming pool. More Hostel, than hotel, but very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities inside with games room. Small kitchen, but everything you need. Staff were Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

kay, christchuch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay again
love the up grade of the lodge. love the tv's in the rooms again had a brilliant stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfy
Comfy bed, great night sleep, good shower, friendly staff Highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Sunggyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Corwin, Santa Monica, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable Pit-Stop
My girlfriend and I made a last-minute decision to stay in Nelson during a busy time in the town, and we were fortunate to find a reasonably-priced standard double room available here. It was clean, the owners were friendly, and the WiFi was pretty good. We also liked that they had a communal game/TV room with a pool table. Nelson is also a great city with plenty to do. Downsides: the room was very small, a portion of the building in the front was under construction, and the shared-bathroom showers had a 5-minute timer.