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Located in Otira, 12 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls, Rata Lodge Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 13 km from Arthur's Pass Train Station, 14 km from Arthur's Pass National Park and 8.6 km from Temple Basin. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Rata Lodge Accommodation every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a mountain view. The bedroom was so cozy with extra blankets, humidifier and heaters. Very homey.

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9.3
Wonderful
387 reviews

Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around 1.6 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the hostel is also 43 km away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Room for 4 was good. Loved the little shelves and power points for each bed. Having a secure room was excellent too. The laundry facilities were terrific. Bathrooms were good and clean. Jacinda and her husband were extremely helpful and accommodating.

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9.3
Wonderful
997 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers a modern accommodation across three wings in the Franz Josef Glacier Village, just a10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and 30-40 minutes for Fox Glacier.

- Weka Wing (Rooms 1-24) Comfortable with essential amenities. Lovely room, clean and comfortable, incredible value for money!

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8.9
Excellent
1,661 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

Ivorytowers Accommodation is situated opposite Westland National Park rainforest and mountains, just a 4-minute walk from Fox Glacier Village. Guests can enjoy a hot tub surrounded by native bush land, a sauna and free WiFi. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, the staff very friendly and helpful, and it had all the amenities we needed including a small kitchen.

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8.3
Very Good
1,859 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Glow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. Free unlimited WiFi is included.

All rooms include a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool. Awesome location, cute and taken care of buildings

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8.2
Very Good
2,008 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Kumara Historic Cottages features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Kumara. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. reservation staff were outstanding

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8
Very Good
172 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Set in Greymouth, 10 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms. Cozy place, you have everything and good vibe

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8
Very Good
355 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Located in the centre of Greymouth, The Duke Hostel offers free unlimited WiFi throughout the property and a fully equipped guest kitchen. The property is walking distance to the bus stop, train station, cycle trail, cafes and shops. The The Duke Hostel is a 5-minute walk from Greymouth Train Station and the i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Rapahoe Beach is a 10-minute drive away. Very easy walk from TransAlpine train station, classic ol’ place, our private rooms were very nice, upgraded and comfortable beds , plenty of electric plugs.

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8.1
Very Good
995 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Guests can choose between ‘pod’ dormitory rooms or private rooms with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and electric kettle. Most rooms also have a TV. The pods feature a privacy curtain, a power point and a USB port. Very convenient location to visit the glaciers. Staff is really friendly and helpful. 🌷

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7.3
Good
1,103 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Situated in Ruatapu, 50 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Lake Mahinapua Hotel has a number of amenities including a garden, a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi. The hostel has a hot tub and evening entertainment. Lots a history here and place has a neat vibe. V good for the younger set. this os where i would want to go in my 20 and 30s. v fun. Sinead accommodated us old farts v nicely. upgraded us to a newly renovated cabin. the former jade workshop. Angie, newly minted managed was v attentive. kitchen was pretty good. had a good dinner

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7.2
Good
191 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

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