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Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

Well set in Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk.

À la carte and American breakfast options are available at the hostel. Great vibes, amazing common spaces, two pillows on a comfy bed, extremely helpful staff. This is a very social hostel. There are always activities to do.

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9.2
Wonderful
915 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Rata Lodge Accommodation

Otira

All units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. Incredible location, rooms were clean and kitchen has all appliances of neccessities. The owners are kind hearted and very welcoming.

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9.3
Wonderful
275 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Oxford Queenette Backpackers

Oxford

Set in Oxford, Oxford Queenette Backpackers features a garden, shared lounge and BBQ facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel, rooms have a balcony with a city view. At Oxford Queenette Backpackers all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Clean, bright, well equipped. The people were super friendly and helpful

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9.2
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Haka House Lake Tekapo

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 allergy-free and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.

You can play billiards at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Haka House is located in the best possibile position to full enojoy the beauty of Lake Tekapo. The structure itself is cleaned and gorgeous.

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8.7
Excellent
2,815 reviews
Price from
$54
per night

LyLo Christchurch

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. Comfortable and clean. We love the big kitchen! The people at the reception were friendly.

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8
Very Good
6,477 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel

Lake Tekapo

Offering a children's playground, a guest lounge and budget accommodation options, Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel is located in Lake Tekapo. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi per day. Clean, spacious kitchen and very warm room

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8
Very Good
1,348 reviews
Price from
$172
per night

Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Lodge is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town centre. A free shuttle service is available to and from Lake Tekapo bus terminal.

The hostel is a 5-minute drive from Church of the Good Shephard and a 14-minute drive from Mt John University Observatory. Nice view just by the lake. Cozy living room with large and clean kitchen.

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8.2
Very Good
1,710 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Jailhouse Accommodation

Addington, Christchurch

Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodation offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi in public areas. Staff were friendly and helpful, bed was comfy, place had a cool vibe

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8.1
Very Good
1,430 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Dolphin Lodge

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, 400 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Dolphin Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and massage services. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The hostel offers a barbecue. Guests at Dolphin Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like hiking. Very friendly staff, nice location near the ocean, beautiful backyard where you can sit. And free coffee is always a nice bonus

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8.2
Very Good
1,133 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook Village

At Haka House Aoraki - Mt Cook, adventure and comfort merge in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With its great location which provides easy access to the must-see Tasman Glacier, and captivating surroundings of the majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook, our hostel offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty and moments of discovery. Guests can unwind in friendly shared spaces, retreat to cosy, fully equipped rooms, and even relax in the sauna. Not to mention, Haka House Aoraki - Mt Cook is situated within the International Dark Sky Reserve, for a stay filled with incredible stargazing experiences. Big kitchen with open window could see the mountain

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8.6
Excellent
1,446 reviews
Price from
$57
per night

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