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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. Such a beautiful location, so amazing! Sam working there was really friendly and created a good vibe! Loved all about it here

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9.2
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. Hostess and staff were amazingly friendly and accommodating. 10/10 will recommend ti friends and family

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9.1
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

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.

You can play billiards at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. The room Was quiet but you always get people who don't sleep well which Keeps us all awake. Good facilities.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,585 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

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. Stunning hostel from both the inside and the outside. Less than a 10-minute walk to Christchurch Airport, just past the outlandishly fascinating International Antarctic Centre. Loved the privacy of the pods ("Beam me up, Scotty!"), and the communal areas as well as the sanitary facilities which were large, clean, and functional. However, the overall vibe was a bit off, and the guests were not as talkative and sociable as one might have hoped for but rather aloof and stand-offish, with quite a number of them more or less staring at their phones. Sign of the times, I suppose.

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8.1
Very good
7,553 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. Perfect place to stay by Lake Tekapo, peaceful, amazing view, beautifully designed , great kitchen

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8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. Perfect accomodation for traveller and backpacker with everything you need.

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8.3
Very good
1,569 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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. Steps from InterCity bus stop (it's uphill, but it's slope not stairs so you can roll the luggage). close to restaurants. Staff let me check-in early. My private room has ocean view. The yard is cozy with ocean view. Kitchen is functional. Rooms are quiet. Easy to store luggage.

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8.5
Very good
1,242 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Comfy bed with curtain, light and electric plug. Well equipped kitchen and nice lounge. Lockers for the bags (bring you own lock).

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8.6
Fabulous
1,975 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Featuring 2 guest lounges and 2 communal kitchens, Haka House Christchurch is located opposite the Arts Centre, just 150 metres from the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park.

You can enjoy a meal and relax in the lovely BBQ and garden area. There is a guest laundry on site. Couldn't rate this place highly enough

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8.5
Very good
1,226 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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. Excellent location and facilities. Comfortable private room. Well equipped communal kitchen.Plenty of toilets and showers.Very clean. Very friendly and helpful cleaning staff member. Enjoyed chatting to other guests in the communal kitchen. Walking trails close to the hostel.

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8
Very good
835 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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