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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
113 reviews
Price from
US$28
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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9.1
Superb
113 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. It was in an amazing location and the views are breathtaking.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,682 reviews
Price from
US$81
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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8.1
Very good
7,565 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. Clean, comfortable, helpful staff. We walked to the train station from there, 20 minutes, smooth sidewalk for roller bags.

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8.3
Very good
1,549 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. Everything was great! Close to the 'centre' so it's easy to go to the shops and to the beach. Facilities were also good and personnel was very friendly and helpful.

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8.5
Very good
1,237 reviews
Price from
US$22
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 modern, clean, aesthetic hostel with beautiful view. the kitchen and living room are large, there are enough showers and bathrooms, the room was cozy but a bit small.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,051 reviews
Price from
US$73
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. My experience at Haka House was excellent. The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, but what stood out the most was the staff. I’d like to give a special thanks to Diego, who was always kind and helpful throughout my stay. He truly made my time at Haka House much easier and more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

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8.5
Very good
1,299 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. It’s like a mystical little getaway in the mountains. City, clean and beautiful.

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8
Very good
820 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located in Kaikoura, 1.2 km from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Seaside lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel. Wonderful view, bed comfortable. Clean bathrooms

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8.2
Very good
739 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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