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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. 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
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. 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 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. The staff, location, the cleanliness and safety

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8.5
Very good
3,651 reviews
Price from
US$69
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. 1st time trying and experience was good. The place was clean and tidy. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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8
Very good
7,527 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. Loved it so much I came back twice. Great price, very comfortable beds with outlets. Private toilets and showers, large updated kitchen that is really nice and lots of places to sit. Not the most social and a little far from any grocery stores but walkable to all the main attractions. A good 10 mins walk from the intercity bus stop but 3 mins to the bus stop that takes you to the airport.

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8
Very good
2,147 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Fire place, living room and room. Reception

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8.2
Very good
1,184 reviews
Price from
US$175
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. Really cool place. Still had some cells set up as they would have been with graffiti etc. good location.

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8.3
Very good
1,535 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. Steps from InterCity bus stop (it's uphill, but it's slope not stairs so you can roll the luggage). close to restaurants. Staff let me check-in early. My private room has ocean view. The yard is cozy with ocean view. Kitchen is functional. Rooms are quiet. Easy to store luggage.

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8.5
Very good
1,238 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. Great location, right in the park. Decent selection in the food vending machine if you didn't bring food (i.e. pasta)

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8.6
Fabulous
2,147 reviews
Price from
US$89
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. Nice building in a nice location. The room and bed was modern and spotless clan. The staff very friendly

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8.4
Very good
1,388 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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