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About this property

Located in Queenstown, 2297 feet from Skyline Gondola and Luge, The Black Sheep Backpackers features a hot tub and multiple storage spaces including ski storage. Guests can enjoy multiple social events on site. The Black Sheep Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV with DVD player is featured in private rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The dormitory rooms feature pod beds with a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy. There is a shared kitchen at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and cycling. The hostel also offers free use of bicycles. Shotover River is 1 mi from The Black Sheep Backpackers, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 3.7 mi away. Queenstown Airport is 3.7 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
6 bunk beds
or
8 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pele
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, bathrooms seemed newly re done. Spa was amazing. Staff were super friendly, and the location was great!
  • Finja
    Germany Germany
    The hot tub was a highlight! The kitchen was well equipped. The beds had curtains, outlets and a lamp.
  • Jan
    Canada Canada
    Curtains on the beds and all the additional amenities available to guests
  • Ridolfi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and organised, great facilities and location, staff are extremely friendly and helpful. 10/10
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient.
  • Sivan
    Israel Israel
    Loved the hot pool. The rooms were very nice and it was really important to have the curtains with your own light and space with the bed. Felt private. Great kitchen.
  • Kim
    United States United States
    Friendly and helpful staff! A hot tub with a view! Excellent location!
  • Debbie
    United States United States
    I loved the sauna; the kitchen facilities were good; the staff was excellent. I like that you recycle, and all was so clean! I liked that a wide age range of folks stay here, including older adults.
  • William
    United States United States
    Great location and friendly staff! We had a very comfy double room. The walls are thin but nothing I'm not used to!!
  • Oz
    Israel Israel
    Good common area and showers. Best kitchen I've seen in a hostel

Area info

House rules

The Black Sheep Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 380 is required on arrival. That's about $219. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the reception is open from 08:00 until 21:00. Late check-in is available until midnight/24:00. Please let the property know your expected time of arrival, in advance, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard.

Please note for bookings of 6 or more people, different policies and procedures apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please be aware that group bookings are required to leave a $50 deposit upon arrival which you will receive back if no damage to the property has been done.

Please note room number is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

All bookings with a value over $500 will be pre charged, they are still fully refundable if canceled outside of the standard free cancelation policy window.

We also have available towels available $10 deposit + $2 cleaning fee.

A damage deposit of NZD 380 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.