Conveniently located in the heart of Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island Backpackers is just 3-minutes’ drive to the Fern Gully entrance to the Rakiura Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Guests enjoy 200 MBs of free WiFi per person, per stay and free local phone calls. Stewart Island Backpackers, Oban, can help to book local island activities such as fishing, scenic walks or Ulva Island visits. Guests can make use of the spacious games room and living area, stocked with board games, jigsaw puzzles, DVDs and a guitar. The property offers free use of the onsite BBQ and large communal kitchen. There is also a hairdryer, iron and alarm clock available to borrow. For an additional charge, guests can use the billiards table or laundry facilities. $5 charge for luggage storage while tramping is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bear
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable safe place to stay, Friendly staff who do a great job keeping place clean
  • Derek
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kitchen was a friendly busy place. Well equipped . Lounge area had games ,cards, and books AND a chest of clothes people no longer needed - very handy coz in a cold spell there were spare jerseys to wear.
  • Rhiannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My husband and I loved this hostel and stay for five nights. It was a great base for exploring Stewart Island. The kitchen and lounge facilities were excellent, the bathrooms were clean and the bedroom was very comfy. The location was a short walk...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stewart Island Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Stewart Island Backpackers

  • Check-in at Stewart Island Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Stewart Island Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Stewart Island Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Stewart Island Backpackers is 550 yards from the centre of Half-moon Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.