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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. The peace and quiet and the amazing views

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9.1
Superb
114 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 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. clean and good communal facilities like the kitchen, lounge area and outside sitting area. 4-bed dormitory is quiet. Central location and right in front of Lake Takepo.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,688 reviews
Price from
US$79
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. Walking distance from airport (there is a paved path directly from the airport to Lylo that is well labeled). They also allowed early check in for a small fee ($10)

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8
Very good
7,553 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. Location, staff, facilities, the lounge, kitchen, cleanliness, the feeling of being home that atm don't even half compare to my apartment I don't like one bit anymore, feels safe

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8
Very good
2,229 reviews
Price from
US$25
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 good clean hostel with good vibes. The staff members are nice and kind. I was especially helped by a Japanese staff member called Ken. He showed me around places in Christchurch by his car. These days with him gave me fantastic memories.  I will definitely come back to this hostel again. :) Thank you!

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8.3
Very good
1,538 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. Staff lovely and helpful. Great location. Spacious rooms and overall general vibes were great.

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8.5
Very good
1,241 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. Everything! We stayed at very last minute in a mix dorm and was really nice, I’ve already stayed at many hostels before around the world and this is easily one of the best talking about facilities and how clean it is. They also have private rooms but I think only if you do the reservation in advanced. The kitchen was perfectly equipped! We loved everything:)

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8.6
Fabulous
2,081 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. i was able to move to the 4bed room with my friends eventhough i booked the 3bed room! the bed was comfy and the room is clean, no problem with the wifi!! i do recommend booking a room where there's bathroom inside :) just extra privacy

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8.5
Very good
1,324 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Set in Arthur's Pass, within 1.4 km of Devils Punchbowl Falls and 600 metres of Arthur's Pass Train Station, Mountain House offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 1.4 km from Arthur's Pass National Park, 4 km from Temple Basin and 48 km from Broken River Ski Field. The hostel has ski storage space. very central location in Arthurs Pass, free parking, stayed in the dorm with it's own kitchenette and living space

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8.1
Very good
818 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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