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The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Natureland Zoo

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Front of property
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 beds)
Property amenity
Property amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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About the area

Tahunanui, a neighbourhood in Nelson, is home to The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Provincial Museum, while Natureland Zoo and Queens Gardens are popular local attractions. Enjoy an event or a match at Trafalgar Park, and consider making time for Founders Heritage Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed.
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Map
31 Beach Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Natureland Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Suburban Club Inc - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers

Hostel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Natureland Zoo and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers provides a free return airport shuttle, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 9 AM to 5 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9 AM to 5 PM on request.

Where is The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers located?

Located in Tahunanui, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Best Backpackers

Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The rooms are clean, comfortable with good beds and access to electricity and wifi. The showers and toilets are clean and well lit. Communal areas are also good. Highly recommended overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The twin room was next to the kitchen where people came in and had very loud concersations until 2.30am and the first people in the morning arrived at 6.30am. The only windows where to the kitchen and the hallway and there was no fresh air. Over all too hot and too noisy to get enough sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Heikki

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

1 yön pikavisiitti matkalla Abel tasmaniin

Hyvä hinta-laatusuhde. Ei pöytää huoneessa (2 hengen huone) johon laskea tavaroita. Melko värikkäät maalaukset joka paikassa seinillä. Samassa rakennuksessa baari jossa dj soitti musiikkia n klo 23 asti. Ei ilmastointia.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Yleisen epäsiisteyden takia vaihdoimme yöpymispaikkaa. Paikka ei ollut meille sopiva, mutta varmasti tunnelmaltaan jollekin muulle hyvä!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very uncomfortable, but the black curtain to make it private and dark was a nice idea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin, Auckland, NZ

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

Fab hostel near Tahuna Beaxh

Lovely place to stay with friendly staff. Great airport drop off service. Good Thai restaurant nearby for takeout. Beach is a short walk away. Bed was comfy. No external windows in the private queen bed room I was in, but a fan was provided. I’d stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

무난한 숙소

저렴한 가격에 주방시설이 잘 되어있고 리빙룸도 여유있다. 하지만 2인실이 너무 좁고 창문이나 에어컨이 없어 밤새 더위에 시달렸다.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach and easy to find. Lots of parking space right on the other side of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018