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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. I’ve been to a lot of hostels around the world and this is the best. We ended up extending our stay because we loved it so much. The free bikes and kayaks were the cherry on top. Such a clean, spacious place with incredibly sweet owners. The entire hostel is decorated in a way that you’re constantly finding new details to love. Thank you, Global Village!

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9.4
Superb
1,004 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
173 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. Merlyn was a fantastic host. Nice relaxed atmosphere, beautiful gardens. And loved reading the Burt Munro book. Really fantastic place, highly recommend.

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9.6
Exceptional
587 reviews
Price from
US$26
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
116 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. The best sleep I had the entire trip in NZ, with heated mattress and the softest pillows. The room itself is cozy and has all basic facilities and more

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9.3
Superb
387 reviews
Price from
US$69
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. All the facilities were impeccable. You don’t have to worry about the kitchen utensils or anything else. Clean and tidy inside, staff were lovely. We’re just enjoying chatting with each other so much. They give me a map of Oxford which I can see somewhat we should try in the small town. Overall, that was one of the most nicest backpackers ever!

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9.1
Superb
119 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. We absolutely loved Adventure Inn Marahau!! We arrived early, and manager Mac made us feel welcome right away! We met some amazing people here, and even though it was raining all day on the first day we arrived, we were happy we spent our time here. There was plenty to do inside and we will recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a place to stay near Abel Tasman National Park!!

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9
Superb
399 reviews
Price from
US$21
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. Newly refurbished clean and tidy rooms, bathrooms and showers. The availability of in room fridge, kettle and running water. The availability of a laundry very close to our room. The garden and green areas between the buildings.

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9.2
Superb
179 reviews
Price from
US$63
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. Environment. Clean & peaceful.

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9.3
Superb
278 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Set in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within 1.5 km, Manor on the Park Backpackers offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Dunedin Casino, NZSG Dunedin Research and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Location is good and the building was recently renovated, facilities are fantastic

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9
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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