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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. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. The best place I stayed at in NZ, still miss it! Loved it here, so cosy and beautiful location. Great kitchen and living room. It was not full when I was there which I liked. Amazing views too

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9
Superb
113 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. I love how organized, clean and comfortable it was. Staff very accommodating.

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9
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Haka House Hostel 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. Modern, clean and comfortable. Great location on the beautiful lake. Staff were helpful and welcoming . Perfect stay for two nights for hiking we didn’t get to experience the observatory which is just next door as both nights were cloudy. The burger restaurant next door was fabulous but gets busy as it’s only small, but the other restaurants close by were also superb.

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8.5
Very good
3,668 reviews
Price from
US$72
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. The location is very good. The lounge is big so that you can spend time or cook or eat there. The staff is nice.

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8
Very good
7,522 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Renovated in 2015, Urbanz offers accommodation in downtown Christchurch. The building features a range of rooms with either shared or private bathrooms. Free parking nearby or paid parking at a discounted rate of $17/24 hours right next door is available here. We also provide ad free WiFi. Staff is amazing and very helpful, I forgot something and they have been so patient helping me getting it back. Hostel itself had everything we needed, big kitchen/dining area very well equipped and clean bathrooms. Location is perfect, walking distance from everything. 10/10

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8
Very good
2,161 reviews
Price from
US$28
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. Fully equipped kitchen with oven, room was nice and clean

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8.2
Very good
1,196 reviews
Price from
US$177
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. Nice idea of using an old prison as a hostel, this was a nice experience

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8.3
Very good
1,537 reviews
Price from
US$26
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. This hostel is like heaven on Earth! The hosts are super welcoming and caring, the house is very cosy, lovely view, lovely fireplace, very peaceful, I would definitely come back!

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8.5
Very good
1,236 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. Location was good. Nice walk to the lodge

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8.6
Fabulous
2,138 reviews
Price from
US$95
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. Clean, comfortable, nice staffs

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8.4
Very good
1,379 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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