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Southern Comfort

Invercargill

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. The hostel is a lovely Victorian house that has a very homely & clean feel about it. The host Merelyn, is very nice & helpful. The shortbread she bakes for her guests is yummy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to fellow travellers.

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9.4
Superb
448 reviews

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers 5 stars

Te Anau

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available. Not only friendly but competent staff!

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8.5
Very good
1,885 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Possum Lodge

Manapouri

Set in Manapouri, 21 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Possum Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property have a balcony with a lake view.

You can play table tennis and darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Nice place, really clean!! Awesome staff. Really warm duvet (we love it). A great place to be for a weekend, it a shame that we only used to sleep for one night. It would be nice if the kitchen has more than 2 forks though.

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8.5
Very good
516 reviews
Price from
€ 16
per night

beach road holiday park

Otatara

Set in Otatara, 8.6 km from Rugby Park Stadium, beach road holiday park offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 8.5 km of Southern Institute of Technology. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

All rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. All guest rooms feature bed linen. I love the location of the property, the fact I was able to have access to all the comfort that was needed to make myself comfortable, and it had its own bathroom and kitchenet was very helpful especially after a very long drive

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8
Very good
450 reviews
Price from
€ 39
per night

Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau

Te Anau

Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau offers accommodation on spacious grounds with spectacular mountain views. Free WiFi and private on site parking is available.

There are private and shared chalet rooms. Each room has a private bathroom, TV, heating and kettle. Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau provides a large communal kitchen and BBQ facilities and pool table. The view from the room is spectacular. The staff is very nice and helpful. The kitchen is excellent, well equipped except the knives. The reception is cozy and warm with fireplace. The dining area is where all guests hang around and exchange some views.

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8.5
Very good
643 reviews

Last Light Lodge

Tuatapere

Situated in Tuatapere on the South Island, Last Light Lodge offers renovated rooms with a super king bed (or 2 king single beds), smart TV, and free Wifi.

Last Light Lodge is located on the scenic Southern Road, ideally set for visits to the Hump Ridge Track. The property is 1 hours' drive from Invercargill and 3 hours' drive from Milford Sound. Atmosphere is very important too me. All the people that worked there were very helpful for want I needed to enjoy my self in this area of New Zealand. Also the diners may have been some of the best I ever had. It look like we were at a high class French restaurant.

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8.6
Fabulous
149 reviews

Camp Taringatura Backpackers

Pukearuhe

Camp Taringatura Backpackers features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Pukearuhe. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The enthusiasm of the owner, the location and the uniqueness. This place deserves to succeed on Raquels friendliness, her hard work to make the place be a success. I plan on another trip to New Zealand and will certainly stay here again. I will be sure that it will only get better. The dinners are superb and a great singing voice. It has to be taken for what it is, sit back and chill!!

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8.4
Very good
19 reviews
Price from
€ 57
per night

Tuatara Lodge

Invercargill City Centre, Invercargill

Tuatara Lodge features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Invercargill. Conveniently situated in the Invercargill City Centre district, this hostel is located 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium. Free WiFi is available. Location is excellent Movie Theater and mall just on the opposite And kitchen are fully equipped Everything are tidy and clean

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7.5
Good
612 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

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