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Wakatu Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nelson with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Free WiFi
Family dining
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Small Triple Room)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Room (Single Bed)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
125 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 7 min drive

About this property

Wakatu Lodge - Hostel

Hostel located in Nelson South
A terrace, an arcade/game 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
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Wakatu Lodge - Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other 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 transportation

  • 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 service

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place - basic, clean and good service

If I was staying longer in Nelson I would have spent the whole time here. Super clean, shared kitchen and bathrooms were good. Loved the rec area for games and relaxing (eg ping pong, couches). Lovely staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a fan

Nice small room in quite neighborhood. Inexpensive ($5 unlimited per day) wifi. I was able to watch US football on large TV in lounge. Many hotels in NZ do not have air conditioning, the rooms here have fans which help with the heat in summer.

6/10 Okay

ZINZAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

ok for budget accomodation

tired and run down small car park showers had timers my room wasn't ready the second time I came back

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Barb, Auckland

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

Clean comfortable hostel.

This hostel is not far from town. It is very clean and comfy.. the twin room was small but the accommodation was otherwise brilliant. Lovely large lounge with table tennis and air hockey tables. Very good prices also. I would stay again..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Spent 6 nights there. Melissa always welcoming and happy to chat. Rooms clean and tidy, nice and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice views from big window in room. lovely friendly cats.

10/10 Excellent

Ramkumar

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

10/10 Excellent

leo, New Zealand - Marlborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Very central