Only stayed one night but the rooms and kitchen were clean and well furnished. Loved the pictures in our courtyard room and the whole place had a relaxed air about it. 5 minutes’ walk to the centre and ample parking made this a good place to stay. More

Used Almond House as my Nelson base before and after a trip to the Abel Tasman N P. It's a small family run backpackers that is easy walking distance from the middle of town. Really nice kitchen and lounge area as well as a garden area out the back make this a great place to choose if staying in Nelson.... More

This hostel was beautiful. We had just arrived from Franz Josef, where we stayed at Rainforest and had a horrid time. The room was spotless, the beds were so comfortable that we didn't realise we were asleep until the morning. The hosts were amazing, even meeting us in front of the hostel when our bus arrived. I would recommend this... More

this place is gorgeous. felt like we were staying at a moderate hotel. my friend and i shared a private room with 2 twin beds. the rooms are clean, spacious. common areas are plentiful, clean, and offer nice balconies and view of the park across the street. bathrooms are fully equipped and very clean. lovely music playing throughout for good... More

I spent 2 nights at the beginning of my trip and I ended up staying another 2 nights at the end of my trip on the South Island. It is a small hostel with a warm, cosy living room, and a good kitchen. I stayed in a share room (4 beds) and the beds were comfy, there was a walk... More

Almond house is a great antidote to the countless faceless, chain-run party hostels around NZ. We stayed here about a year ago but if it is run by the same family then I doubt it will have changed. As another reviewer has stated it does feel like you are staying in somebody’s home, but I found this to be a... More

Thanks Fiona and Paul for your wonderful hospitality. This is a warm cosy and very clean backpackers. Only a 5 min walk to the town centre. Free WIFI tea and coffee, together with a nice warm fire made this a memorable stay for us. Highly recommended. More

It was great until the last day when the owner was rude and short with me for waiting in the living room too long after I checked out. It was barely 12pm and no one else was there but after what was a more or less pleasant stay (minus the lack of toilet paper in the washrooms and the ant... More

Small family-run and friendly backpackers away from all the party animals. Two kitchens, spotlessly clean, garden area, hammocks and cat. Close to the Sprig and Fern pub and the fish and chip shop-what more do you need? 5 minutes walk into Nelson and supermarket Free internet and wifi More