The Bug Backpackers

226 Vanguard Street
7.3
409 reviews

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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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    This room features a private bathroom with shower facilities. This room includes shower towels and hand towels.

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    Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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    This room includes linen. Bathroom facilities are shared.Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.A single bed can be added for a 3rd guest at an additional charge.

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    Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
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    This dormitory room includes linen, a personal reading light and electrical sockets. Bathroom facilities are shared.

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    Family Room
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    The family room offers a wardrobe, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room features heating, a patio and garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.

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    Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
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    The double room offers a wardrobe and a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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    Family Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Max 5 Adults
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    The family room has a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 4 beds.

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    About This Property

    Offering private and dormitory rooms with free unlimited WiFi, The Bug Backpackers is just 15 minutes’ walk from local shops and restaurants. Guests can enjoy cooking their meals in the kitchen and e (Read More)at in the dining area during the cold months and on the deck or in the garden during the warmer months. Bike rental services are available at the property. The Bug is ideally located for visits to the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and the region's wineries and beaches. The tour desk can assist with activity information and reservations. There are 2 fully equipped communal kitchens for guests to prepare simple meals. Laundry services, a garden with hammocks and a BBQ are also available. Guests can relax and read a book in the hammocks, play one of the many board games available or enjoy a game of pétanque or darts. Some rooms offer a private bathroom, others have access to shared bathroom facilities. Shower towels are available for hire. The Bug Backpackers Nelson is a small hostel with a family atmosphere where it is easy to meet other independent travellers.

    Guest Ratings For This Property

    7.3
    Based on 409 Reviews
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    Comfort

    7.85

    Cleanliness

    7.97

    Value For Money

    8.31

    Facilities

    7.75

    Location & Nearby Places

    2.0 Km from city center

    226 Vanguard Street

    4 Nearby Attractions

    Lake Rotorua

    81.1 km

    Lake Constance

    101.3 km

    Blue Lake

    247.1 km

    Lake Rotoiti

    10693.3 km

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    Top Facilities

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    All Facilities for The Bug Backpackers

    Category Facilities
    Others parking, wifi.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines.
    Miscellaneous Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available.
    Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
    Bathroom Shower, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer.
    Room Amenities Fold-up bed, Tile/marble floor, Ironing facilities, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Socket near the bed, Carpeted, Iron.
    Food & Drink BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture.
    Safety & security Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
    Cleaning services Laundry.
    Services & Extras Towels/sheets (extra fee), Towels, Key access, Linen.
    Common areas Picnic area, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Games room, Garden.
    Reception services Invoice provided, Tour desk, Luggage storage.
    Physical distancing Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out.
    Entertainment and family services Board games/puzzles.
    Outdoor & View Terrace, Patio, Garden view, Mountain view.

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