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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. This place is adorable and awesome to get your forest lodge experience. Margie, the care taker, is a beautiful soul and made us feel right at home

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9.1
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
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
US$35
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 location is fantastic- and the design of the property amazing. Such great views from inside!!

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8.6
Fabulous
3,689 reviews
Price from
US$79
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. Perfect for what we needed. Our little family got a quick sleep between flights.

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8
Very good
7,550 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. Mr tim and mr twee were extremely kind and helpful. They made my checkin very smooth as i checked in late night. They guided me well and were very supportive and humble. It is in city centre.

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8
Very good
2,220 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. The unique building. The familiar atmosphere. The decoration. The kitchen. The labels everywhere. That you could do a lot like pool, tarts, TV rooms, the chill lounge and most importantly the cats onion and pumpkin

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8.3
Very good
1,544 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. Only place in NZ where i have stayed twice)

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8.5
Very good
1,243 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. I really like how modern, cozy and fancy Aoraki haha house was, the views were absolutely outstanding in the shared area where you eat. The price was unbeatable.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,087 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. Excellent hostel. Probably the comfiest bed I've ever slept in at a hostel. Easy to check in and out, good location. Hot showers with the added benefit of shampoo and conditioner. For a 36 year old woman, I can't complain!

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8.4
Very good
1,327 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Lovely alpine cottage like accommodation. Next to the mainshop, 5 mins walk from the train station, wonderful lodge and spacious kitchen

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8.1
Very good
816 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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