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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. High quality, great staff, clean and great food at the rambler

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9.1
Wonderful
1,159 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Rata Lodge Accommodation

Otira

Located in Otira, 12 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls, Rata Lodge Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 13 km from Arthur's Pass Train Station, 14 km from Arthur's Pass National Park and 8.6 km from Temple Basin. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Rata Lodge Accommodation every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a mountain view. The bedroom was so cozy with extra blankets, humidifier and heaters. Very homey.

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9.3
Wonderful
300 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Oxford Queenette Backpackers

Oxford

Set in Oxford, Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers 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, all rooms are equipped with a balcony with a city view. The units in Oxford Queenette Backpackers are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Sweet, friendly, and very helpful owner. Comfortable, clean, quiet, with great kitchen. Would definitely stay again.

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9.2
Wonderful
117 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Forest Lodge

Castle Hill

Situated in Castle Hill, 17 km from Broken River Ski Field, Forest Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. 19 km from Craigieburn and 23 km from Porters, the hostel provides ski storage space. Guests can enjoy mountain views. This place is adorable and awesome to get your forest lodge experience. Margie, the care taker, is a beautiful soul and made us feel right at home

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9.1
Wonderful
96 reviews
Price from
$25
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. Vets hostel I've stayed in, more like a hotel than a hostel. Excellent dorms with loads of storage and sockets in your private bunks. Very comfortable common area upstairs. Staff are constantly cleaning the kitchen and such a relaxed atmosphere.

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8.6
Excellent
2,959 reviews
Price from
$50
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. Walking distance from the airport (15min). Fancy big common area with places to relax and cook and eat. Fancy capsules with USB charger. Internet working good.

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8
Very Good
6,708 reviews
Price from
$36
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. I only stayed one night but would definitely return, The room was warmer that expected due to thickness of walls. Different areas for people to relax in common areas.

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8.3
Very Good
1,473 reviews
Price from
$22
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. The view from balcony was spectacular!

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8.4
Very Good
1,157 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. Modern clean hostel with very nice equipment. Can absolutely recommend

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8.7
Excellent
1,542 reviews
Price from
$72
per night

Mountain House

Arthur's Pass

Set in Arthur's Pass, within 1.4 km of Devils Punchbowl Falls and 600 metres of Arthur's Pass Train Station, Mountain House offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 1.4 km from Arthur's Pass National Park, 4 km from Temple Basin and 48 km from Broken River Ski Field. The hostel has ski storage space. It’s like a mystical little getaway in the mountains. City, clean and beautiful.

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8
Very Good
770 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

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