The Bug
Hostel
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About
Homely family atmosphere. Bunks, beds & private rooms. Supermarket round the corner. Come as a guest, leave as a friend. 1.8km from town centre.
Amenities
Free Wi-FiFamily friendlyLaundryKitchen / kitchenette
Best for
Best for families
family rooms or facilities listed · kitchen or kitchenette
Location
What's nearby
- Mockingbird Studio1.4 km
- Paddy's Knob1.4 km
- Viewing Platform1.4 km
- Flamedaisy Glass Design1.5 km
- Hot Clay Gallery1.6 km
- Nelson Provincial Museum1.7 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 2 places to eat💊 2 pharmacies & clinics
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Nelson Airport (NSN) — 3.8 km → all hotels near NSN
- Nearest station
- Grove Station — 2.8 km
- Nearest beach
- Tāhunanui Beach — 2.3 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 12 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- NZD
- Power
- Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Bug?
From The Bug, the nearest station, Grove Station, is about 2.8 km away; Nelson Airport (NSN) is around 3.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Bug from the beach?
The nearest beach, Tāhunanui Beach, is about 2.3 km from The Bug in a straight line.
Does The Bug have wifi?
Yes — The Bug offers free wi-fi, family friendly, laundry, kitchen / kitchenette.
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