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The Marion Hostel

Wellington CBD, Wellington

Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace. It is just a 1-minute walk from Cuba Street where you will find a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free high speed unlimited WiFi is offered throughout the property. Cool hostel, very clean, with cozy interior and friendly vibe! we had a double room with shared bathroom and everything was perfect!

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9.4
Superb
1,806 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Verandahs Parkside Lodge 4.5 stars

Auckland

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland Art Gallery and Sky Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. Everything was perfect. Dora was a great help during our stay. Also the owner helped us with a car rental problem.

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9
Superb
1,642 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Riverstone Lodge 5 stars

Turangi

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Host is super nice. Good facilities.

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9.1
Superb
954 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Relax a Lodge 3 stars

Kerikeri

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. Beautiful open spaces, the animals, the hosts were lovely the ambiance & tranquility

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9.1
Superb
256 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

House of Pirie

Wellington

Situated in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 1.3 km, House of Pirie features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy city views.

At the hostel rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. The ambient and people living there were truly amazing! I felt like at my own home

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9.1
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Moana Lodge 5 stars

Plimmerton

Located in Plimmerton and within 1.6 km of Plimmerton Beach, Moana Lodge features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 27 km from Westpac Stadium, 27 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 28 km from Wellington Botanical Gardens. The hostel has family rooms. This stay is perfect. Multiple clean and comfortable toilets and showers. A big kitchen with all you need to cook and enjoy a meal. A dining room with multiple tables for guests. A front room with views of the water. A beautiful outdoor space. Easy laundry and lines to hang items. The bed was comfortable and the sound of the water was amazing to sleep to. The check in was smooth and staff was friendly.

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9.5
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

LyLo Auckland 5 stars

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland

Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland is set in the centre of Auckland, 2.9 km from Masefield Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a tour desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. The hostel is amazing! Its very spacious, everything is super clean (kitchen, bathrooms, facilities), its super cozy and comfortable!

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8.7
Fabulous
5,197 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Wanderlust NZ

Tauranga

Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core. The staff were friendly, helpful & professional.( My sister & I are much older than backpackers & they welcomed us so well ) The room was clean & comfortable. We loved the bay window that opened. The location was great for cafes , buses & scenery. Wanderlust has sincere ethos & kaitiakitanga.

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8.2
Very good
1,085 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers 4.5 stars

Taupo

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. Really nice hostel, loved the common area to chat with people. Kitchen and dining area is big enough, room and bed really spacious with personal lighting and space for chargers etc

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8.5
Very good
2,300 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rotorua

The centrally located Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free WiFi, a neighboring rock-climbing wall and a spacious guest lounge including a tour desk, a billiards table and a cinema. It is just 5 minutes' walk from the Rotorua Visitors Centre and bus stops. The property is within walking distance to a weekly night market. Everything was perfect. The girl from reception was very nice and helpful. Our stay couldn't be better. Thank you!

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8
Very good
1,506 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

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