Hotels in Nelson, NZ
Almond House Hostel
Smoke-free
About this property
"Almond House Hostel" is located in Nelson. This hostel is located 1 km from the city center.
Location
Free Wi-Fi on the territory will help you to stay on-line. If you travel by car, there’s a parking zone. You won’t be bored as at the hostel you will find a library, a picnic area and a barbeque area. The tour assistance desk of the hostel will help you book an excursion.
Additional services that the hostel offers to its guests: a laundry and a safe-deposit box. The staff of the hostel will be happy to talk to you in English and Italian.
At the hostel
In the room, for you, there is a shower. Please note that the listed services may not be available in all the rooms.
Room amenities
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
8.2/10
Very Good Featured review
Samuel B.
2/10
I don't get all the five-star reviews. The owners or management were nowhere to be seen, and the place seemed to be run by some pretentious European kids in their twenties. They were unprofessional and catty, and I could tell they weren't happy with the arrangement they'd got into. Communication was poor. Bikes cost extra to hire, despite some reviews suggesting they're free, and the location is quite inconvenient when the main bridge is out. Breakfast is a joke, and the dorm rooms are small with hardly any storage. Nelson has plenty of good hostels, so I'd stay somewhere else. The one plus was the old guitar, which had a nice tone and sustain and was fun to play while having some local brews. It's only useful if you happen to end up here by accident.
Hannah M.
8/10
The four bed female dorm was comfortable for my two nights, and having a quiet, contained place with a wood fire in the main Lodge and free breakfast bread was nice. It’s an easy walk to the i-SITE, grocery store and main strip. I didn’t really get the family-run feel while I was there. Backpackers were managing the hostel at the time, and there could’ve been more guest interaction to fit the branding. The toilets and kitchen could’ve been cleaner too.
Klara S.
10/10
The owner was especially dedicated and helpful, and the rooms were clean with nice decor. There’s a kitchen, washer and dryer, plus a living room to relax in. Towels and breakfast are included. It’s about a 15 minute walk to Nelson city centre.
Leonie H.
8/10
It’s a small, cosy place, so it doesn’t have the crowds and constant bustle of a big backpacker hostel. Our room was good and the prices were reasonable. We only stayed briefly, but I’d recommend it if you want somewhere calm.
Mia T.
4/10
The space was really narrow, and the ceiling was very close to the top bunk. I stayed just one night in late June, and someone had taken my duvet, leaving me with only a wool blanket. It was so cold I was nearly frozen. I called Laura at 11pm, but she said there was nothing she could do.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
24 Facilities
General Services
14 available- Smoking areas
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Linens
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Luggage storage
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Picnic area
- Sun Deck
Accessibility
1 available- Accessibility features
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Parking
Meals
1 available- Common kitchen
Sports
1 available- Free bicycle rental
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
2 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Shower
Languages
2 available- English
- Italian
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus Weka Street at Tasman Street
311 m 4 min walk
Closest Train Grove Station
592 m 7 min walk
Top attraction nearbyThe Suter Art Gallery
438 m 5 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
67 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- The Suter Art Gallery438 m 5 min walk
- Huangshi Garden469 m 6 min walk
- Queen's Gardens494 m 6 min walk
- Maitai Walkway573 m 7 min walk
- Centre of New Zealand Monument814 m 10 min walk
Restaurants
20- Bobby Franks Cafe67 m 1 min walk
- Milton Street Gourmet Takeaway and Cafe300 m 4 min walk
- Little Dove Cafe358 m 4 min walk
- The Suter Cafe428 m 5 min walk
- Waka Bar and Gaming and Steakhouse446 m 6 min walk
Transit
20- Weka Street at Tasman StreetBus311 m 4 min walk
- Weka Street at North RoadBus325 m 4 min walk
- Weka Street at Back packersBus370 m 5 min walk
- Weka Street at Sovereign StreetBus425 m 5 min walk
- Collingwood Street at DentistBus480 m 6 min walk
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in15:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing