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Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace. It is just a 1-minute walk from Cuba Street where you will find a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free high speed unlimited WiFi is offered throughout the property. The staff were super nice, friendly from morning til after dark and always there for helpful hints and advice. Great facilities, bathroom/showers were great, lounges on each floor and a rooftop terrace with some yoga mats to stretch out before a day of touristing. Beds were a dream (pun intended), super comfy, curtains for privacy, and plenty of space for storage underneath. Could not recommend more highly I can't wait to come back

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9.4
Superb
1,722 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Best place I stayed in all of New Zealand!! Sandra is incredibly kind and helpful. Riverstone was a great base to wait out the weather to hike the tongariro crossing. The place itself is super clean and cozy, and has a nice patio to enjoy the sun and a well equipped kitchen.

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9.1
Superb
1,004 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland Art Gallery and Sky Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. large and clean rooms and bathrooms, the owner is a kind and helpful person

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9
Superb
1,665 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Situated in Onetangi, 300 metres from Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing views, quiet and chill accommodation, kitchen and facilities were very functional and clean. Felt home.

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9
Superb
687 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. Beautiful complex among orange orchards with a friendly owner and staff. Good place to explore Kerikeri or Paihia (if you have a car).

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9
Superb
255 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Auckland, Georgie Accommodation features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is close to Auckland Domain, Auckland War Memorial Museum and SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Viaduct Harbour, The Civic and Auckland Art Gallery. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. Good location, washing and dryers were very good value.(available 24/7) Comfortable pod, Big locker - could fit my 40 litre backpack in well. Friendly staff, A break out area, fridge and kitchen open 24/7 Loved having a physical key for locker and room, Additional sink was helpful to top up water and brush teeth if the bathroom was occupied. There was a kettle in the room. Nice not having to leave the room to go to use the bathroom-bathroom was very modern with shampoo, condition, body wash and a hairdryer

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9.5
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Offering a barbecue and spa centre, The Ohakune Central Cabins is located in Ohakune. All rooms offer free WiFi. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a shared lounge area.

This hostel has ski storage space and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and horse riding. Met all our needs. Fabulous setup with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Great handy location.

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 27 km from Westpac Stadium, 27 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 28 km from Wellington Botanical Gardens. The hostel features family rooms. Best hostel I have stayed at so far in New Zealand. Perfect hostel to take a break for the cities. Truly loved it <3

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9.2
Superb
96 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Auckland, LyLo Auckland Hotel is within 2.6 km of Masefield Beach and 300 metres of Aotea Centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall and SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. Nice modern clean social and comfortable great location

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8.8
Fabulous
6,112 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. Best hostel ever, they have separate cubes with plugs, light to read and curtains all you need for a hostel 😍

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8.5
Very good
2,419 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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