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Rata Lodge Accommodation

Otira

All units in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Bed was comfy, hosts were amazing, great games to pick from, fully stocked kitchen, close to Arthur’s Pass hiking

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9.3
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Oxford Queenette Backpackers

Oxford

Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers renovated hotel acommodation right in the Oxford town centre, opposite the Town Hall and behind the Queenette Dairy shop. Oxford swimming pool, fitness centre and children's playground are just 100 metres away and the local library and information centre are just across the main street. it was such a lovely Hostel and really well looked after the owners were so nice and the kitchen was great with a oven ! having a code for the each bedroom doors felt so secure.

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9.2
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

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.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The view from the room, and the lovely well maintained communal areas with great views.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,526 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

LyLo Christchurch 5 stars

Christchurch

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. Nearby the airport and 24/7 check-in. Nice staff and clean and tidy (private)room.

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8
Very good
5,466 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel

Lake Tekapo

Offering a children's playground, a guest lounge and budget accommodation options, Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel is located in Lake Tekapo. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi per day. Clean beds, short walk to Tekapo

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8.1
Very good
1,316 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Lodge is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town centre. A free shuttle service is available to and from Lake Tekapo bus terminal.

The hostel is a 5-minute drive from Church of the Good Shephard and a 14-minute drive from Mt John University Observatory. Perfect location, friendly staff, huge kitchen and dining area, good bathrooms, clean and comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
1,455 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Jailhouse Accommodation 4 stars

Addington, Christchurch

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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8.1
Very good
1,215 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Dolphin Lodge 4 stars

Kaikoura

Just 2 minutes' walk from Kaikoura town centre, Dolphin Lodge features views of the coastline and the mountain ranges. Guests enjoy free on-site parking.

Guests can choose to stay in a dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Each room includes free linen, heating and daily cleaning. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities. Staff lovely and helpful. Great location. Spacious rooms and overall general vibes were great.

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8.2
Very good
1,032 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook 4 stars

Mount Cook Village

Situated Among the Southern Alps, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook features views of Mount Cook, and is 200 metres from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. It offers affordable accommodation with a seasonal barbecue area, a self-catering guest kitchen and free access to a sauna room.

Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. Up to 5GB of free WiFi is available for guests. An amazing hostel and location! It reminded me of the hostel in Liechtenstein - well cleaned and spacious for each person. Massive kitchen area with proper recycling bins. Absolutely loved the quiet area and access to the sauna was just amazing after the hikes! Great for stargazing too! The rooms had enough space for luggage storage and curtain to avoid disturbance. Haka house provided shower gels, shampoo and conditioner in all their bathrooms which was great!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,118 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Mountain House

Arthur's Pass

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 around 1.4 km from Arthur's Pass National Park, 4 km from Temple Basin and 48 km from Broken River Ski Field. Craigieburn is 49 km from the hostel. 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
614 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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