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Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around 1.6 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the hostel is also 43 km away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. EVERY NEEDS GUESTS COULD WANT HAS BEEN CONSIDERED. ROOM WAS WARM, CLEAN,, COMFORTABLE, FACILITIES CLOSE BY. NO NOISE AT ALL.

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9.4
Superb
1,012 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Dunedin, 1.2 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Travel Stay City Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Loved staying here and it was the cleanest backpacker type stay I have ever seen.

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9
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

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. very clean and tidy! comfortable and nice staff!

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9.6
Exceptional
583 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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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9.2
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located in Otira, 12 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls, Rata Lodge Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 13 km from Arthur's Pass Train Station, 14 km from Arthur's Pass National Park and 8.6 km from Temple Basin. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Rata Lodge Accommodation every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a mountain view. Stayed one night and it was recently redone and very comfortable. The community spaces felt like a comfortable home. Gerard and Vicki were friendly, kind, helpful, I can’t say enough good things about them. I needed to do laundry ($10 to wash and dry) and Vicky brought it up to me when it was done. One thing needed more drying and she graciously put it back in the dryer and brought it up to me again. Would have loved to stay longer and explore the beautiful Arthur’s Pass area.

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9.3
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
US$68
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

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. 10 minutes from the abel tasman start.

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9
Superb
401 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

All units at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Last Light Lodge also provide guests with a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Beautiful location, nice and clean room with good bed, very kind host, delicious dinner and breakfast, great coffee

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9.2
Superb
182 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Situated in Oamaru, 35 km from Moeraki Boulders, Old Bones Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy pool views. 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!

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9.3
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Set in Anakiwa, Anakiwa Lodge features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a hot tub, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at the hostel also have a sea view. Beautiful view over pasture to the hills from our room. Comfortable. Large communal kitchen. Near Queen Charlotte Track and pier.

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9
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

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