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Hostel Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge

Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge

33-35 Sullivans Road, 7859 Fox Glacier, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1744 reviews)

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8.5
Very Good
1,744 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Total

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

A great location. Excellent setup for a pit stop stay. Rooms are clean, modern, well equipped and come with all the usual hotel bits and pieces that you usually don’t get at a motel/hostel. Soap, towels, en-suite bathrooms and a little balcony

Kelly New Zealand

Perfect self contained unit for family of five! Handy to everything.

Meredith New Zealand

Wide range of accommodations available. Was upgraded to a private room ensuite, sharing a kitchen with two other rooms. Manager Ann was incredibly helpful to all of her guests who were trying to respond to New Zealand's 48-hour notice of an impending coronavirus 4-week lockdown. She calmly handled a stressful situation to the benefit of all of the traveler-guests at Ivory Towers. I am much obliged. Fabulous place to stay if you get a chance.

Rosaline United States of America

Friendly and helpful staff. Kitchen very clean and well organized. Outside Bar-B-Q was bonus.

Mark United States of America

Very comfortable place. I checked in late so the key was left with a friendly note. Very close to Fox Glacier. Recommended

Rich United States of America

We actually didn't meet the staff, because we arrived late, but they left the keys and that was nice. The beds were really comfortable, the toilets were too small, but in general it was a great place to stay.

Chechu Argentina

The hostel is located near restaurants, the grocery store and there's also a gas station. The room was big enough and clean, comes with a TV. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook our own food.The shared bathroom's were pretty clean. They have parking in front of the hostel, but if they are fully booked parking is on the street.

Paul Romania

Can’t get much better than the location. Rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of outdoor space to relax, and super nice staff.

Daniel United States of America

Cooking facilities were fine. The hot tub and sauna were excellent and enjoyable. The games and books were useful and we enjoyed the close location to various local walks. We preferred staying here to Josef as it was less busy and more chilled, and cut the very tricky road section out for our trip South first thing next day.

Alyssa Japan

Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was helpful. Location was central. We passed by on a rainy late evening/morning so didn’t have a chance to enjoy much of the facility or town.

Michal United States of America

Excellent location!

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8.5
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1,744 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A great location. Excellent setup for a pit stop stay. Rooms are clean, modern, well equipped and come with all the usual hotel bits and pieces that you usually don’t get at a motel/hostel.”
    Kelly Kelly New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Perfect self contained unit for family of five! Handy to everything.”
    Meredith Meredith New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Wide range of accommodations available. Was upgraded to a private room ensuite, sharing a kitchen with two other rooms.”
    Rosaline Rosaline United States of America United States of America
  • “Friendly and helpful staff. Kitchen very clean and well organized. Outside Bar-B-Q was bonus.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “Very comfortable place. I checked in late so the key was left with a friendly note. Very close to Fox Glacier. Recommended”
    Rich Rich United States of America United States of America
  • “We actually didn't meet the staff, because we arrived late, but they left the keys and that was nice.”
    Chechu Chechu Argentina Argentina
  • “The hostel is located near restaurants, the grocery store and there's also a gas station. The room was big enough and clean, comes with a TV.”
    Paul Paul Romania Romania
  • “Can’t get much better than the location. Rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of outdoor space to relax, and super nice staff.”
    Daniel Daniel United States of America United States of America
  • “Cooking facilities were fine. The hot tub and sauna were excellent and enjoyable. The games and books were useful and we enjoyed the close location to various local walks.”
    Alyssa Alyssa Japan Japan
  • “Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was helpful. Location was central. We passed by on a rainy late evening/morning so didn’t have a chance to enjoy much of the facility or town.”
    Michal Michal United States of America United States of America

Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge is located 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.

You can watch a show in the communal TV area, top up your tan on the sun terrace or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. There are barbecue facilities and a garden too.

Most rooms have heating and access to shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms have their own flat-screen TV or TV and a private bathroom.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.

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8.5
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1,744 reviews
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  • Kelly New Zealand

    “A great location. Excellent setup for a pit stop stay. Rooms are clean, modern, well equipped and come with all the usual hotel bits and pieces that you usually don’t get at a motel/hostel. Soap, towels, en-suite bathrooms and a little balcony ”

  • Meredith New Zealand

    “Perfect self contained unit for family of five! Handy to everything.”

  • Rosaline United States of America

    “Wide range of accommodations available. Was upgraded to a private room ensuite, sharing a kitchen with two other rooms. Manager Ann was incredibly helpful to all of her guests who were trying to respond to New Zealand's 48-hour notice of an impending coronavirus 4-week lockdown. She calmly handled a stressful situation to the benefit of all of the traveler-guests at Ivory Towers. I am much obliged. Fabulous place to stay if you get a chance.” Read more

  • Mark United States of America

    “Friendly and helpful staff. Kitchen very clean and well organized. Outside Bar-B-Q was bonus.”

  • Rich United States of America

    “Very comfortable place. I checked in late so the key was left with a friendly note. Very close to Fox Glacier. Recommended ”

  • Chechu Argentina

    “We actually didn't meet the staff, because we arrived late, but they left the keys and that was nice. The beds were really comfortable, the toilets were too small, but in general it was a great place to stay.”

  • Paul Romania

    “The hostel is located near restaurants, the grocery store and there's also a gas station. The room was big enough and clean, comes with a TV. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook our own food.The shared bathroom's were pretty clean. They have parking in front of the hostel, but if they are fully booked parking is on the street.” Read more

  • Daniel United States of America

    “Can’t get much better than the location. Rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of outdoor space to relax, and super nice staff. ”

  • Alyssa Japan

    “Cooking facilities were fine. The hot tub and sauna were excellent and enjoyable. The games and books were useful and we enjoyed the close location to various local walks. We preferred staying here to Josef as it was less busy and more chilled, and cut the very tricky road section out for our trip South first thing next day.” Read more

  • Michal United States of America

    “Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was helpful. Location was central. We passed by on a rainy late evening/morning so didn’t have a chance to enjoy much of the facility or town. ”

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Fox Glacier
    0.2 miles
  • Franz Josef Glacier
    8.8 miles
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    3.7 miles
  • Lake lake matherson
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Amenities of Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Fishing
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna

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1:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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No age restriction

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards. Union Pay credit cards are accepted.

Please inform Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Fishing

  • Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge is 800 feet from the center of Fox Glacier.

  • The prices at Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ivorytowers Backpacker Lodge on this page.

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  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.5
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