Very clean place the kitchen and toilets were cleaned very often. the guy that owns the place offered to pick us up from town when we called to book for free. Kitchen facilities are really. the place is a bit of a walk to get into town (25 mins) but there are free bikes you can use. The hostel is... More

stayed there for 3 nights with my wife and baby in an en suite room. the room was with good space and clean but very basic. the location is quiet and convenience. the best thing was the good atmosphere and vibes that made you feel at home.

The owner picked me up and dropped me off at the bus stop before and after my stay. I was able to leave my luggage with them while I spent a week in Able Tasman. Indoor common areas were small, but having two kitchens made cooking less crowded. Free bread in the morning was a nice touch. I had a... More

Rachel and Richard are really welcoming hosts to this perfect little hostel. We stayed for 5 nights in a double room. Although they had works going on in the rooms around us, we where shown this before we made any official bookings. The room we had was massive, beautifully simple decorations and the shower was the best shower we had... More

Despite it's location away from the very heart of Nelson this is an excellent place to stay, with free bike hire, free pick up and drop off and free fresh baked bread in the morning the value is superb. The place is well kept with character and a sociable atmosphere of a place to live, not just visit.

Originally I was due to stay at The Bug for one night and ended up staying four as found it such a welcoming and cosy place to stay. It feels like you,re staying at a friends house rather than a backpackers. I was in the three bed share room and the bed was very comfortable, complete with two pillows. It... More

We stayed there one night only as we had an early flight out of Nelson. The place has two buildings. We stayed in the Twin room is a separate house. The place was very clean, everything was either new or recently renovated. It has a very small outdoor area. The doors have coded locks so you will need a torch... More

We arrived in Nelson in on a late March afternoon, having reserved a double room with private bathroom at the Bug. The room was spacious and clean, and outfitted with a large private kitchen & cooking equipment, couch, and DVD player. The best part about the place, however, was the atmosphere and helpful attitude of the staff (especially Anthony) -... More

This place is so laid back, yet still clean and efficiently run. I've no idea how the manager does it! It really feels like you are staying with your friends. The rooms were delightfully clean, the kitchen was fully stocked and modern and the bathrooms spotless! Definitely a place I didn't mind lingering in and would love to revisit.