Hostel Hanmer Backpackers
41 Conical Hill Road, 7334 Hanmer Springs, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 250 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Amazing and chilled hostel with free massage chair:)
New ZealandA great location, and a cute little chalet. Enjoyed having the room at the top to ourselves in this quiet season.
New ZealandLove this Backpackers, the staff are great and the facilities for Backpackers are very good. stayed here earlier on the trip and liked it so much I changed the return to be here from another location. It's a short walk to all the restaurants and bars in town.
New ZealandAwesome value for money right in Hamner! Awesome !
New ZealandThe location is very central, there is off street parking and a private area around the back. Relaxed atmosphere. Host (Tristan) very welcoming and helpful
New ZealandThe hostel is located right on the edge of town so easy walking distance to the pubs, shops, thermal pools etc. The manager was very helpful recommending walks and the beds were super comfy.
New ZealandEx Comfortable bed, outdoor area, access to amenities, friendly staff, good cold storage in kitchen for food. good hanging spaces. Great access to lines for drying washing or wet tents. Ease of booking.
New ZealandLoved our stay at Hanmer Backpackers and highly recommend to anyone visiting Hanmer. Excellent facilities, great location (close walking distance to restaurants, pools etc.), and kind hosts.
New ZealandThis is a cozy place and we enjoyed our stay. The 15-minute free massage and the board games are good addition.
PhilippinesMeeting new people every so often while staying there, socializing with others and how welcoming everyone was
New Zealand
Hanmer Backpackers
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Ideally located to explore the attractions of Hanmer, Hanmer Backpackers is just a 2-minute walk from the town centre and the Hanmer Spring Thermal Pools. Guests can prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available at the property.
Hanmer Backpackers Hostel is a 2-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Adventure Centre.
The property offers a range of private and dormitory-style rooms. All rooms are heated, have linen provided and offer access to either a shared or private bathroom.
There is a massage chair, which guests can use for 15 minutes' for free, per night.
This is our guests' favourite part of Hanmer Springs, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Situated in the best rated area in Hanmer Springs, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6
Free private parking available on-site
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Compact Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Ensuite Room
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Compact twin/triple room with shared bathroom
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See what guests loved the most:
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Luisa
New Zealand“Amazing and chilled hostel with free massage chair:) ”
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Leanne
New Zealand
“A great location, and a cute little chalet. Enjoyed having the room at the top to ourselves in this quiet season.”
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Bob
New Zealand
“Love this Backpackers, the staff are great and the facilities for Backpackers are very good. stayed here earlier on the trip and liked it so much I changed the return to be here from another location. It's a short walk to all the restaurants and bars in town.” Read more
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Bob
New Zealand
“Awesome value for money right in Hamner! Awesome ! ”
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John
New Zealand
“The location is very central, there is off street parking and a private area around the back. Relaxed atmosphere. Host (Tristan) very welcoming and helpful”
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Amy
New Zealand
“The hostel is located right on the edge of town so easy walking distance to the pubs, shops, thermal pools etc. The manager was very helpful recommending walks and the beds were super comfy.”
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Jo
New Zealand
“Ex Comfortable bed, outdoor area, access to amenities, friendly staff, good cold storage in kitchen for food. good hanging spaces. Great access to lines for drying washing or wet tents. Ease of booking.”
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Juana
New Zealand
“Loved our stay at Hanmer Backpackers and highly recommend to anyone visiting Hanmer. Excellent facilities, great location (close walking distance to restaurants, pools etc.), and kind hosts. ”
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Krystelle
Philippines“This is a cozy place and we enjoyed our stay. The 15-minute free massage and the board games are good addition.”
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Maddy
New Zealand
“Meeting new people every so often while staying there, socializing with others and how welcoming everyone was”
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About Hanmer Backpackers
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Nice and homely wooden chalet style building. It's small, warm and cosy with a nice outside patio for summer time BBQ's. The main building houses 4 bed rooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen/dining and a comfy lounge. The 2nd building houses 1 shared room and 1 ensuite room.
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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa0.2 miles
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Cafe/bar Hanmer Bakery0.1 miles
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Restaurant MK0.2 miles
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Lake Village lake0.1 miles
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Mountain Isobel1.2 miles
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River Waiau5.6 miles
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River Clearance6.2 miles
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Lake Tennyson26.1 miles
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Amuri6.2 miles
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Why book with us
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The staff speak English
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Facilities of Hanmer Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Water park Off-site Additional charge
- Mini golf
- Horse riding Off-site Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Dutch
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Hanmer Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note when booking a dormitory room, guests are required to check-in before 21:00, out of consideration for other guests staying in the dormitory rooms. Late arrival options are only available for private rooms.
Please advise the property if infants are included in the booking, prior to arrival. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Hanmer Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about Hanmer Backpackers
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hanmer Backpackers (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
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Hanmer Backpackers is 400 yards from the centre of Hanmer Springs.
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Check-in at Hanmer Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Hanmer Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Water park
- Horse riding
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The prices at Hanmer Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hanmer Backpackers by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 2h
