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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. Everything was great! One of the hostels I have ever stayed in the world💗 Stuff, location, facilities! Especially liked their bigger bathroom and shower

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9.4
Superb
1,734 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. Very cosy place. Felt very comfortable staying there. Nice kitchen, nice sunny outside area, nice people...

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9.1
Superb
1,011 reviews
Price from
US$58
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. Well organised place, clean and tidy.. Without doubt Recommended

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9
Superb
1,682 reviews
Price from
US$22
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. Great view located in the biggest beach on the island, clean, nice facilities, safe and breathtaking view with a very friendly and nice staff!!!

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9
Superb
696 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. Very clean in a quiet location. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms/kitchen, all available for the guests use

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9
Superb
257 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. loved the building, so cool to be staying in the old train station

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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
US$24
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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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$105
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. Beautiful space on a nice quiet beach

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9.2
Superb
92 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. The bed is really comfortable. The experience here is really wonderful.

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8.8
Fabulous
6,058 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core. The location and the staff , particularly Agustin was very nice and helpfull.

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8.2
Very good
1,002 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

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