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Invercargill
Located in Invercargill, Southern Comfort features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium.
Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Invercargill, like cycling.
Cosy and quirky interior. Nice touch of floral duvet covers and matching wall art. Very clean and comfortable kitchen.
Otira
All units in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Bed was comfy, hosts were amazing, great games to pick from, fully stocked kitchen, close to Arthur’s Pass hiking
Oxford
Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers renovated hotel acommodation right in the Oxford town centre, opposite the Town Hall and behind the Queenette Dairy shop. Oxford swimming pool, fitness centre and children's playground are just 100 metres away and the local library and information centre are just across the main street. Owner lady is great, clean and tidy, two fridges, close to airport.
Marahau
Set in Marahau, 300 metres from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.
At the hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom.
Good ~~ value for money!!
ㅡlovely garden
ㅡatmosphere surrounding nature
ㅡgood facilities
Oamaru
Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.
Oamaru Backpackers is truly a home away from home!!! It’s very homey, comfortable, clean, in a quiet residential area and perfect location to the Blue Penguin Colony, historical area of town and only a few minutes to the wharf! My bed was sooo comfortable & has a privacy curtain! It has a beautiful backyard where one could chill, read a book, eat a meal! The kitchen, dining area, lounge area & solarium are all very clean, spacious & perfect view of the wharf!
Oamaru
Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.
Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost.
The views from the common room were amazing and the fire place created a comfy atmosphere. My only regret is that we did not stay an extra night. Hope to be back one day!
Greymouth
You can choose to stay in a lively dorm room or in the comfort of a private room. Bed linen is provided for all rooms. The shared bathroom facilities offer contemporary fittings and are equipped with hair dryers. The atmosphere was friendly, polite, and universal with guests coming from all over the world. The house decoration is unique, kitchen fully equipped and well organized, the bed vey comfortable. All in all, a wonderful experience!
Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo features accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.
Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
Location is amazing, great for the price.
Christchurch
Say hi to LyLo Christchurch! Conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Christchurch International and Domestic Airport, LyLo is ideal for resting before or after a long journey. Free WiFi is provided and parking is available. Nearby to airport. around 10minutes walk. Really convenience surround by restaurant and countdown supermarket.
Te Anau
Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.
Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available.
Female dorm for one night. I had to book super last minute and Hamish the manager/owner was so friendly and charming, went out of his way to help out. Very clean and calm vibe, not a party hostel. Bathrooms/kitchen both very clean. Very central, stones throw from Main Street.
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Many families visiting South Island loved staying at Oxford Queenette Backpackers, Old Bones Lodge and Work Stay at 123.
Similarly, Hanmer Backpackers, Southern Comfort and Adventure Inn Marahau are also popular among family travellers.
Couples travelling in South Island loved staying at Rata Lodge Accommodation, Adventure Inn Marahau and Old Bones Lodge.
Similarly, these hostels in South Island are highly rated by couples: Global Village Travellers Lodge, Oxford Queenette Backpackers and Southern Comfort.
Southern Comfort, Rata Lodge Accommodation and Old Bones Lodge are some popular hostels in South Island.
In addition to these hostels, Global Village Travellers Lodge, Oxford Queenette Backpackers and Adventure Inn Marahau are also popular in South Island.
Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau, Old Bones Lodge and Punakaiki Beach Hostel have received great reviews from guests in South Island regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in South Island also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Manapouri Holiday Park, Oamaru Backpackers and Absoloot Hostel Queenstown.
The average price per night for a hostel in South Island for this weekend is £55, based on current Booking.com prices.
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I was only staying for one night so was one of the cheapest places i could find in Queenstown and it was still pricey for a dorm room. However, the location is great and its a big hostel, so lots going on - great if you’re up for meeting new people or want a mix of activities. My dorm had its own bathroom which was handy and great that the toilet and shower room were separate.
The hostel had a lovely, laidback vibe. It was in a great location, a short walk into the Centre of Kaikoura. All the staff I met were friendly and welcoming. The garden area was lovely, and it has a beautiful terrace with sea views. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the free ground coffee was a really nice touch. The washing machine was cheap at 2 dollars, and you could use the washing line outside to dry your things.
I’ve been visiting Global Village for years and it has maintained its reputation and high standards probably the best hostel in NZ Very chill atmosphere good facilities clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen, clean room and bathroom plenty of safe parking Highly recommended
Stunning spot, so nicely done and beautiful surroundings. Caters to all budgets! The 4 bed dorm has tea&coffee and TV and the best hostel kitchen I've ever seen! You must stay here!
Great location, probably the best hostel we stayed in during our trip in NZ …. Amazing freshly baked cheese scones for breakfast
We had a lovely stay. As a backpacker / hostel style place we were really pleasantly surprised by how lovely our private double room was - it felt like an upscale hotel room! We had a fantastic view of the lake whilst the room itself was incredibly spacious. It's also a great location, right in the centre and within easy walking distance of all the town's amenities.
Cheap hostel. Curtains on your bunk bed in a 6 bed dorm room. Close to city centre. Close to gondola and harbour. A common room with big sofa's, 3 small kitchen, reasonably clean. Friendly staff. Small closet with space under beds to store your bags. You need to bring your own padlock. Clean bedlinnen. Cleaning is done every day by the girls working at the reception. Electronic door keys. Close by to sky field and other attractions.
Nice & warmly backpacker💜 We booked bunk bed without bedding due with bedding need to spent extra few dollar. After arrival,the staff of the hostel knew that we don’t have own bedding, she automatically provide us sleeping bag as she told the day very cold and we might need it for well sleep. The small action made me very touching. Strong recommended to those would like to stay overnight at Picton 👍
In terms of youth hostels, it was the best accommodation I have had so far in New Zealand. Unpretentious but comfortable, with everything you need, in a great location and with friendly and helpful staff.
