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Oamaru Backpackers

Oamaru

Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers. Really sweet hostel. We had our own room and sink (with a lovely ocean/garden view), and shared the bathroom. Everything we needed was here -- from the spacious kitchen to the games and wonderful massage chair in the living room. This is in a prime location too, walking distance to the historical part of town which is where all the fun stuff is! Very nicely decorated room and very clean, with lots of space to feel comfortable. Great launching pad for some fun adventures. We stayed in a mix of hotels and hostels during our trip, and loved the ability to be both social and have some privacy. This is a great spot, with very kind owners!

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9
Wonderful
515 reviews

Old Bones Lodge

Oamaru

Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.

Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost. This place is fabulous. Beachfront location a few minutes out of town. Super comfortable with everything you need to have a relaxed getaway - fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous hot tubs, comfy beds, towels and linens provided. Ample free parking onsite. Helpful, friendly owners. Large living/common area with comfy couches and lots of natural light. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious. Cherry on top was the jigsaw puzzle under construction on the coffee table - was a huge hit with the other guests too!

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9.2
Wonderful
172 reviews

YHA Wanaka

Wanaka

Featuring stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, YHA Wanaka offers relaxed and welcoming hostel accommodation. It features an open-plan living/dining area with a log fire to relax and enjoy the views. Great hostel. Great vibes. Great people. Super clean. Everything was “perfect”. 100% recommended

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8.3
Very Good
1,140 reviews

Work Stay at 123

Dunedin

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Work Stay at 123 features certain rooms with city views, and all rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. My stay in Dunedin with Work Stay 123 was great. Very clean, comfortable, fresh, calm, good room (with kitchen, microwave, fridge), warm, study-table, lights... all was excellent.

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8.6
Excellent
200 reviews

Mountain View Backpackers

Wanaka

Set in Wanaka, 2.1 km from Puzzling World, Mountain View Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. close to the all things and a nice garden to telex

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8.3
Very Good
272 reviews

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within less than 1 km, Adventure Queenstown Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Fear Factory Queenstown, 800 metres from Queenstown Chamber Of Commerce and less than 1 km from Queenstown Lakes District Library. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

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8.7
Excellent
364 reviews

Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown

Set in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 700 metres, Adventure Q2 Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Queenstown Event Centre is 7.1 km from the hostel and Lake Wakatipu is 12 km away. Love the shelves in the bed area

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8.6
Excellent
381 reviews

Empire Hotel Backpackers

Oamaru

Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. sooooo lovely! so spacious, so clean, so friendly, many places to hang out, right on the Main Street

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8.3
Very Good
413 reviews

Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

Owaka

Situated in the North Catlins, Surat Bay Lodge offers friendly private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi. Guests enjoy 2 fully equipped communal kitchens, 2 lounge/dining areas, a conservatory lounge and a garden overlooking the beach.

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8.5
Very Good
160 reviews

Zula Lodge

Albert Town, Wanaka

Just a 5-minute walk from the Hawea River, Zula Lodge offers private and dormitory-style rooms. Guests enjoy access to a shared kitchen, lounge and BBQ areas.

All heated accommodation features access to shared bathroom facilities. The private rooms feature a flat-screen TV and garden views. Some rooms have a DVD player or a terrace. The kitchen are the most fully equipped and new.

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8.4
Very Good
176 reviews

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