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Nelson’s Beach Hostel is in a large old house that could be better maintained, but it has a homely atmosphere and is kept clean. The bathrooms are nice and clean, but the kitchen is a bit old. There is a comfy lounge with log fire, books and guitars, and a good upstairs veranda with wooden breakfast tables. Dorms are comfortable and relatively clean. This hostel caters mostly to workers. Reception staff are pleasant.
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Price Dorm bed $23 ($20 BBH) Double/twin room $55 ($50 BBH) Camping $12 per person Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
the beach hostel rocked! Barry and Colin are the coolest hosts -- always willing to help out. its a great old house-turned hostel. great atmosphere, great location near the beach and even though its a little older, i found it pretty clean. great hard-working cleaning crew! best hostel i've been too. and if you don't have a car to get to town, take one of their cool retro bikes!
