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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 lovely accommodation in an amazing environment, run by welcoming people. Will be back sometime

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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
114 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
3,676 reviews
Price from
US$57
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. I had a great comfortable experience staying in Lylo Christchurch. Very friendly and helpful staff and a great manager kindly helped me to reset my locker and charge my car battery to restart my engine. On the check-out morning, I was very worried about how to restart my car engine because my car battery was unexpectedly running out during midnight. And the great manager and kind staff helped me to restart my engine and I will always be grateful for how helpful they were in emergencies. The kitchen was very clean, and the location was perfect, which is very close to the airport, supermarket, KFC, McDonald's and the lounge was very comfortable to relax in.also laundry and drying is available inside the facility. I had a very comfortable stay with a great staff and manager. Thank you with all of my heart

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8.1
Very good
7,566 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. Great value for money, safe and secure.

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8.3
Very good
1,552 reviews
Price from
US$20
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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8.6
Fabulous
1,237 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 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
2,041 reviews
Price from
US$72
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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8.5
Very good
1,287 reviews
Price from
US$28
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. Easy self check in was appreciated when arriving late at night. The accommodation is well provisioned in terms of communal areas, i.e. kitchen, lounge, bathrooms. Our room was large, warm and even had a couple of couches. External access also a bonus.

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8
Very good
821 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
734 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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