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Rata Lodge Accommodation

Otira

All units in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Bed was comfy, hosts were amazing, great games to pick from, fully stocked kitchen, close to Arthur’s Pass hiking

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9.3
Wonderful
219 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Oxford Queenette Backpackers

Oxford

Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers renovated hotel acommodation right in the Oxford town centre, opposite the Town Hall and behind the Queenette Dairy shop. Oxford swimming pool, fitness centre and children's playground are just 100 metres away and the local library and information centre are just across the main street. Sweet, friendly, and very helpful owner. Comfortable, clean, quiet, with great kitchen. Would definitely stay again.

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9.2
Wonderful
107 reviews
Price from
$32
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 non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling. the best hostel ever. super clean, kitchen full of cutlery and space.

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8.8
Excellent
2,524 reviews
Price from
$42
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. Easy access to city and nearby attractions. Close to the airport. Great internet service. And nice room to do work or catch up social media. Nice staff working that is willing to help.

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8
Very Good
5,476 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel

Lake Tekapo

Offering a children's playground, a guest lounge and budget accommodation options, Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel is located in Lake Tekapo. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi per day. One of the last remaining brillant Backpacker Hostels in NZ! People from all over the world, young in years and young in mind meet and talk and are building up friendships. Simple but functional, comfy beds. And perfectly clean(!), not a matter of course for the very reasonable costs. Thank you very much, Stacy, for your effort and your hospitality!

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8.1
Very Good
1,316 reviews
Price from
$74
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. Loved the common area. Lots of TA walkers. Amazing view on the lake.

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8.4
Very Good
1,456 reviews
Price from
$27
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. Room and arrangement. No creeking beds.

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8.1
Very Good
1,219 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Dolphin Lodge

Kaikoura

Just 2 minutes' walk from Kaikoura town centre, Dolphin Lodge features views of the coastline and the mountain ranges. Guests enjoy free on-site parking.

Guests can choose to stay in a dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Each room includes free linen, heating and daily cleaning. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities. The fire place, the view on the terrace, the serenity

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8.2
Very Good
1,033 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook Village

Situated Among the Southern Alps, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook features views of Mount Cook, and is 200 metres from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. It offers affordable accommodation with a seasonal barbecue area, a self-catering guest kitchen and free access to a sauna room.

Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. Up to 5GB of free WiFi is available for guests. An amazing hostel and location! It reminded me of the hostel in Liechtenstein - well cleaned and spacious for each person. Massive kitchen area with proper recycling bins. Absolutely loved the quiet area and access to the sauna was just amazing after the hikes! Great for stargazing too! The rooms had enough space for luggage storage and curtain to avoid disturbance. Haka house provided shower gels, shampoo and conditioner in all their bathrooms which was great!

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8.6
Excellent
1,120 reviews
Price from
$39
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 around 1.4 km from Arthur's Pass National Park, 4 km from Temple Basin and 48 km from Broken River Ski Field. Craigieburn is 49 km from the hostel. The hostel was so clean! The beds were fresh and cozy. The upstairs lounge area has a tea & coffee station - with milk which was a lovely touch. It's right in the centre of the village too. Would definitely stay again (:

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8
Very Good
615 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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