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 in particular 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:

  • Marie
    United States of America United States of America
    The convenient location, close to restaurants and shops. Really liked the owner, she was friendly and very helpful. The shared facilities, bathrooms and kitchen areas were clean and well organized. Our twin room was basic but comfortable. I...
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and cozy. Comfortable bed. Friendly people. Great location.
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    I had a private room, and there were shared kitchen facilities with everything I needed.

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & 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 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Stewart Island Backpackers

  • The prices at Stewart Island Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Stewart Island Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Stewart Island Backpackers is 1,650 feet from the center of Half-moon Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.