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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. Such a beautiful location, so amazing! Sam working there was really friendly and created a good vibe! Loved all about it here

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9.2
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$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. awesome accomodation for a quick layover

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9.1
Wonderful
116 reviews
Price from
$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. nice location, what a great view from the hostel. new hostel and very nice beds. lockers are big and easy to use. bathroom clean and good shower.

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8.6
Excellent
3,523 reviews
Price from
$34
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. Be on the top always Best place All love

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8
Very Good
7,537 reviews
Price from
$24
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. I like the concept of Tailor, my own room with shared bathroom and kitchen, I'm willing to pay a bit more for this.

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8.1
Very Good
1,265 reviews
Price from
$31
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 unique and interesting property. I really enjoyed the history of being a real jail in the past and the whole “prisoner theme”

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8.3
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Price from
$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. This hostel is like heaven on Earth! The hosts are super welcoming and caring, the house is very cosy, lovely view, lovely fireplace, very peaceful, I would definitely come back!

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8.4
Very Good
1,240 reviews
Price from
$24
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. Great location, right in the park. Decent selection in the food vending machine if you didn't bring food (i.e. pasta)

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8.6
Excellent
1,934 reviews
Price from
$35
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. The hostel has recently been renovated and you can really see the care and effort that went into it! The rooms are cozy, the beds are comfortable and there is a lot of storage room right under the beds. There are two fully equipped kitchens, that will take you right to a home-like dining area with a pool table. Not to forget that there are a lot of bathrooms around the building, all freshly cleaned and spacious. Oh, and if you're looking for a place close to the main attractions, you're good with Haka Hostel, which is right across the Botanical Garden and close to the shopping and dining area of Christchurch. We really loved our stay here and it made our Christmas extra special.

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8.5
Very Good
1,168 reviews
Price from
$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. Awesome location, better than I was expecting for a hostel

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8
Very Good
838 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

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