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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.
Great atmosphere and lovely garden for reading or hanging out. The host was fantastic and kitchen well equiped. It's a 10 minute walk to the center and right by the park. I would definitley come back here again!
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. The best sleep I had the entire trip in NZ, with heated mattress and the softest pillows. The room itself is cozy and has all basic facilities and more
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. it was such a lovely Hostel and really well looked after the owners were so nice and the kitchen was great with a oven ! having a code for the each bedroom doors felt so secure.
Marahau
Set in Marahau, 300 metres from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.
At the hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom.
Great location, friendly staff, social vibe, met a lot of cool people
Oamaru
Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.
Had the most amazing sleep in a really comfortable and clean bed!! Very very happy with it!
Oamaru
Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.
Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost.
The views from the common room were amazing and the fire place created a comfy atmosphere. My only regret is that we did not stay an extra night. Hope to be back one day!
Greymouth
You can choose to stay in a lively dorm room or in the comfort of a private room. Bed linen is provided for all rooms. The shared bathroom facilities offer contemporary fittings and are equipped with hair dryers. Such a beautiful place with lots of incredible art work. All the facilities you could ask for and more! The staff are so lovely and the communal spaces are clean and well equipped!
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.
Amazing hostel. Amazing location, super comfortable beds, everything was nice and clean. This was one of my favorite stays of my trip, I almost wished I had a longer stay. They also had a bit of the Lord of the Rings soundtrack weaved into the mix of music playing and I LOVED IT. Nice quiet songs I think even a non fan could appreciate and just alternated in there a bit with their other music. For me it created such an amazing atmosphere. If I ever manage to make my way back to Tekapo I'd love to stay here again
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. Great location near airport which is suitable for flights arriving at night. The bed and space is comfortable. Public space is clean as well.
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.
Not only friendly but competent staff!
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The average price per night for a hostel in South Island for this weekend is US$74, based on current Booking.com prices.
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Old Bones Lodge, Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau and Absoloot Hostel Queenstown have received great reviews from guests in South Island regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in South Island also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Punakaiki Beach Hostel, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook and Oamaru Backpackers.
Southern Comfort, Rata Lodge Accommodation and Old Bones Lodge are some popular hostels in South Island.
In addition to these hostels, Oxford Queenette Backpackers, Adventure Inn Marahau and Global Village Travellers Lodge are also popular in South Island.
There are 99 hostels in South Island you can book on Booking.com.
Couples travelling in South Island loved staying at Adventure Inn Marahau, Rata Lodge Accommodation and Global Village Travellers Lodge.
Similarly, these hostels in South Island are highly rated by couples: Old Bones Lodge, Oxford Queenette Backpackers and Southern Comfort.
Many families visiting South Island loved staying at Oxford Queenette Backpackers, Old Bones Lodge and Southern Comfort.
Similarly, Hanmer Backpackers, Adventure Inn Marahau and Work Stay at 123 are also popular among family travellers.
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Has a peculiar ambience but comfortable enough for the one night stay. Be mindful that the Receptionist may not be local so you’ll have to find out information about the facilities or area on your own or elsewhere. Friendly, quiet, private enough, clean, safe. It is a backpackers/hostel so don’t expect a five star treatment.
Fantastic backpacker hostel if you are backpacking in New Zealand. Very cheap and you can meet a lot of people. Also a nice cosy place and the staff are very helpful. The selfmade free dessert on 7pm is a very sweet touch too.
Perfect budget accommodation, probably on the upper edge of what you would normally get for hostel style accommodation. The free coffee, and the water/ice machines on each floor is a bonus. Exactly the accommodation we where chasing in a great location
Amazing facilities, very fun and sociable hostel. Comfy beds, lovely staff, great location, good for meeting people and learning about the area/finding out things to do in Abel Tasman. Would 100% recommend.
One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It was super cosy, modern and extremely clean. Each bunk bed had their own curtains and usb plugs. It is the perfect spot to discover the breathtaking Mount Cook National Park. I did several day hikes and even an overnight hike. I couldn't ask for a better place to stay in at Mount Cook!
Great location near all the action. The common area, Ms. Lucy's bar was the classic social area for a hostel with pool table, board games. The bar was under renovation during our stay, with that open I imagine it to be an even better social area. Note that most people renting this place will go for dorms, this review is for a family room: one double bed and a bunk bed for two. The double bed was huge, probably king size, could have easily fit three people.
One of the best hostels I have been to, very confortable and clean, super relaxing atmosphere, good to meet people. First time I have slept in an 8-ppl dorm by myself! The best organized kitchen I have seen so far with perfect gas cooker, good and clean dish towel, soap for hands (and it is surprisingly not that that common in youth hostels!) Will definitely come back.
Great location, staff were very helpful helping us out with using their phone etc. and directions. As for the hostel, you get what you pay for, don't expect the Hilton. We booked a twin and unexpectantly got bunk beds which was fun 😎.
I loved staying at Oamaru Backpackers. My room was very cozy and comfy, the kitchen and the living room were so nice and bright with everything you need to cook and to relax. Very nice view. So far one of the best hostel I've been to since I'm in NZ last year. Sadly I only stayed one night.