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Southern Comfort

Invercargill

Located in Invercargill, Southern Comfort features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Invercargill, like cycling. The place is amazing, the host is really nice she warms our room before we come in. The bedroom and the whole house are lovely. The kitchen has everything you need.

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9.4
Superb
446 reviews

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers 5 stars

Te Anau

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available. Room was clean and comfortable! Location was perfect as it is right in front of the late. Would definitely return again

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8.5
Very good
1,905 reviews
Price from
122 lei
per night

Possum Lodge

Manapouri

Set in Manapouri, 21 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Possum Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property have a balcony with a lake view.

You can play table tennis and darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Everything. The location is brilliant. Henry and Alystair are wonderful people who make you feel at home. The kayaks are a super nice touch. Would return for a very long stay if we could.

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8.5
Very good
520 reviews
Price from
79 lei
per night

beach road holiday park

Otatara

Set in Otatara, 8.6 km from Rugby Park Stadium, beach road holiday park offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 8.5 km of Southern Institute of Technology. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

All rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. All guest rooms feature bed linen. Great facilities (loved the showers) and bedding and heating were excellent. Great value in a lovely location. We’ll be back!

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8
Very good
442 reviews
Price from
198 lei
per night

Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau

Te Anau

Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau offers accommodation on spacious grounds with spectacular mountain views. Free WiFi and private on site parking is available.

There are private and shared chalet rooms. Each room has a private bathroom, TV, heating and kettle. Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau provides a large communal kitchen and BBQ facilities and pool table. We loved our little cabin with the views it offered.

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8.5
Very good
645 reviews

Last Light Lodge

Tuatapere

Situated in Tuatapere on the South Island, Last Light Lodge offers renovated rooms with a super king bed (or 2 king single beds), smart TV, and free Wifi.

Last Light Lodge is located on the scenic Southern Road, ideally set for visits to the Hump Ridge Track. The property is 1 hours' drive from Invercargill and 3 hours' drive from Milford Sound. Atmosphere is very important too me. All the people that worked there were very helpful for want I needed to enjoy my self in this area of New Zealand. Also the diners may have been some of the best I ever had. It look like we were at a high class French restaurant.

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8.6
Fabulous
149 reviews

Camp Taringatura Backpackers

Pukearuhe

Camp Taringatura Backpackers features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Pukearuhe. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Lovely hosts , even gave me dinner , exceptional and great place. Want to come back.

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8.1
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
289 lei
per night

Tuatara Lodge

Invercargill City Centre, Invercargill

Tuatara Lodge features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Invercargill. Conveniently situated in the Invercargill City Centre district, this hostel is located 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium. Free WiFi is available. great location and amazing staff! very comfortable and right at the bus stop which is so nice! clean facilities and comfortable rooms!

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7.5
Good
613 reviews
Price from
113 lei
per night

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