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Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
3.0 star property
New Haven
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (54)
"Lovely stay with wonderful friendly hosts"
Australia
Philippa
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92)
"This is the cheapest accomodation around"
Australia
Yoong
The price is NZ$435
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
Outdoor dining
Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
5.0 star property
Riwaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
"Clean room, sumptuous breakfast and quiet location handy to town."
Australia
Belinda
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Eden's Edge Lodge
Terrace/patio
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (702)
"Staff was excellent. Loved the balcony."
Canada
Ron
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
LyLo Queenstown
Lounge
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (372)
"Great location. Friendly staff. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Outdoor spa tub
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
4.0 star property
Kinloch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (127)
"Absolutely fantastic retreat close to all the great hikes on the South Island!"
United States
Sarah
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Queen Ensuite | Balcony
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Very cool place to stay, Spa pool, unique stay! Very close to ferry "
Australia
Gloria
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
Fridge, microwave
Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel
1.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (204)
"Loved stay here. Wish there were more like it across the country"
Australia
Adele
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Tahuna Pod Hostel
Exterior
Mountain House

Mountain House

Mountain House
2.0 star property
Arthur's Pass National Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Mountain House
Fridge, microwave
Te Anau Central Backpackers

Te Anau Central Backpackers

Te Anau Central Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"Good facilities, comfortable bed, friendly staff"
United States
jim
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Te Anau Central Backpackers
Lounge
Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef
4.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (80)
"Great place in a convenient location for a visit to the glacier. Highly recommended "
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Haka House Franz Josef
Shared kitchen facilities
The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (105)
"Awesome location, well-run place."
United States
Benjamin R
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
The Brownston Hostel
Outdoor dining
Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (235)
"Very strategic location and parking availability"
Australia
Yoong
The price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Haka House Wanaka
Property amenity
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean and efficient, great for short stays pre/post flight "
Australia
Phillip
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
LyLo Christchurch
Front of property
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Motueka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, and great amenities. Room surfaces were quite dusty/dirty and there were spider webs found periodically but nothing too majorly bad. Heater in the room was great and the bed was very comfortable!"
United States
Arnold
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
Property grounds
The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (65)
"Staff was amazing and a nice clean spot"
Canada
Cody
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Bicycling
Global Village Backpackers

Global Village Backpackers

Global Village Backpackers
2.0 star property
Central Greymouth
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (141)
"Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk."
Australia
Alan
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Global Village Backpackers
Interior entrance
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (741)
"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is central to the tourist area."
United States
Rachel
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
BBQ/picnic Area
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (89)
"Nice and warm stay! "
Australia
Kirsty
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
The Duke Hostel

The Duke Hostel

The Duke Hostel
2.0 star property
Greymouth
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (72)
"Have stayed couple of times. Staff were very accommodating and kind. Room was nice and comfy. "
Australia
Jaypee
The price is NZ$73
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
The Duke Hostel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very warm and welcoming "
Thelma 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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South Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,566
Accommodation
51 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$73
Highest Price
NZ$435