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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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9.2
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. Wonderful place. What a gem. The en suite had a superb showerroom. Big clean kitchen with everything provided including slow cookers and rice cookers👍 Very friendly couple running it.

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9.1
Superb
119 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 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
3,562 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. Comfortable hostel close to the airport

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8
Very good
7,541 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Dusky Lodge offers budget accommodation. Free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking are provided.

Guests staying at Dusky Lodge Kaikoura can prepare a meal in the shared kitchens available.

For those looking to relax at the property there are sun decks, otherwise, the tour desk can help advise guests on what to see in the surrounding areas. There's a hot tub!!! The balcony was super chilled and the communal kitchen was a good place to chat with other backpackers. Gorgeous sunset from the hot tub and it's close enough to the beach to go down and watch the sunrise. Big rooms, nice hot showers, good atmosphere and the wall art is super cool :) I got a discount at one of the bars in town I was going to just by showing my room key. Ideal.

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8
Very good
1,020 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. Nice location, easy late check-in, nice cheerful room with lots of light (and curtains for the night, of course:-) and sink, clean family style bathrooms. Fully equipped shared kitchen and lounge area in neighbouring building

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8.1
Very good
1,270 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. Very unique and interesting property. I really enjoyed the history of being a real jail in the past and the whole “prisoner theme”

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8.3
Very good
1,565 reviews
Price from
US$19
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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8.5
Very good
1,248 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
1,956 reviews
Price from
US$34
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. This was my second stay here and liked it just as much as the first! Super convenient location, two kitchens and two lounges, comfy beds with invidivual curtains/plugs/lights in the dorms. Would definitely recommend!

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8.5
Very good
1,202 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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