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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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9.2
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. Sweet, friendly, and very helpful owner. Comfortable, clean, quiet, with great kitchen. Would definitely stay again.

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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. Super clean, and guests are well Behaved, respect each other.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,553 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. Great, next to the airport by walk without problems.

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8
Very good
7,532 reviews
Price from
US$87
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. Lovely guesthouse with great facilities. Spacious kitchen and living room. Felt very homely. Bed was very comfortabel too. We extended our stay with one night because we liked it so much.

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8.1
Very good
1,270 reviews
Price from
US$76
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. Super cool property, all the little touches and leaning into the whole jail/prisoner/warden thing was super fun. The staff were real friendly.

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8.3
Very good
1,563 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. Really nice and comfy! The staff was amazing

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8.5
Very good
1,244 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
1,953 reviews
Price from
US$38
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 hostel is an absolute gem! We only stayed one night, but WOW—it left a mark. Super close to the city center, with all the must-see spots just a stroll away. 🚶‍♀️✨ And the staff? Total rockstars! Always there with a smile, ready to help with info or fulfill any request like magic. 🪄 If you're looking for the perfect place to stay, this is IT!

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8.5
Very good
1,194 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. Great kitchen with all equipment inc. staple kitchen supplies like milk, ketchup, soy sauce etc. Comfy bed, hot and powerful showers, very clean. Easy check in, just type the code in for the kitchen as sent in the message through booking.com and the rate for your stay gets automatically charged to your card.

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8
Very good
839 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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