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Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"Breakfast was fine. We only stayed for the night after getting off the late ferry. To have breakfast provided for the price was a bonus and very welcome. Thank you. Will com again."
Australia
Corynn
The price is P2,575
P2,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (107 reviews)
"Location was great. The bed room, communal bathroom, shower, kitchen, are all very clean. The bed was comfortable. "
United States
Jenny
The price is P10,843
P12,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
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Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
5.0 star property
Riwaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"What a wonderful place to stay - couldn’t fault it and would highly recommend to others"
Australia
Wayne
The price is P4,627
P5,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Eden's Edge Lodge
WiFi, bed sheets

The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
2.0 star property
Marahau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"Family Room we stayed at was clean, beds comfortable, shared facilities were good and the entire atmosphere was lovely. Great base camp for all things Abel Tasman "
United States
Ethelind
The price is P2,575
P2,961 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
The Barn Cabins & Camp
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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
4.0 star property
Kinloch
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (142 reviews)
"Beautiful location, clean comfortable room, great food and friendly and welcoming staff"
Australia
Patricia
The price is P5,365
P6,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Terrace/patio

Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge
1.0 star property
Craigieburn Forest Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"The host fantastic, we had the place to ourselves basically. The views were great."
United States
Andrew
The price is P1,506
P6,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Forest Lodge
Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, easy to get to from the airport, close to shops and supermarkets "
Australia
Paula
The price is P5,397
P6,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
LyLo Christchurch
Terrace/patio

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Miko
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (213 reviews)
"Nice quiet place "
Canada
Doug
The price is P2,861
P3,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
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The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Motueka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (130 reviews)
"Very attractive backpacker hostel with great cabins. Complete kitchen & lounge."
Australia
Jim
The price is P3,659
P4,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
Terrace/patio

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Awesome location, well-run place."
United States
Benjamin R
The price is P4,518
P5,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
The Brownston Hostel
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Mountain House

Mountain House
2.0 star property
Arthur's Pass National Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Nice hostel with good kitchen space "
United Kingdom
Kenny
The price is P3,497
P4,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Mountain House
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (412 reviews)
"Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities."
United States
Eiichi
The price is P11,807
P13,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Property entrance

Global Village Backpackers

Global Village Backpackers
2.0 star property
Central Greymouth
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk."
Australia
Alan
The price is P2,951
P3,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Global Village Backpackers
Indoor spa tub

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Staff friendly and room clean and warm."
Australia
Heather
The price is P2,560
P2,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
Exterior

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (151 reviews)
"Was a good exercise their bit old but overall a nice place to stay and relax "
Australia
Deepak
The price is P4,581
P5,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
BBQ/picnic area

Te Anau Central Backpackers

Te Anau Central Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Anau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"It was clean and overall great for backpackers/a hostel experience. It had a nice large kitchen area as well as a living room, garden and yard. The bed was average."
United States
Cindy
The price is P3,875
P4,456 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Te Anau Central Backpackers
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (739 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is P4,819
P5,542 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
LyLo Queenstown
Balcony

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (221 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. We weren't there for long, only a night, but the staff seemed friendly and the room was nice"
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is P3,313
P3,810 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
Exterior

Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
The price is P7,759
P8,922 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Lakes Edge Lodge
Reception

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (356 reviews)
"I love our stay there"
Australia
Rico
The price is P2,982
P3,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was surprisingly nice. We had a studio apartment with a washer and dryer. That came in handy for our extended trip. Location was very convenient to the city and all the activities and dining. The only opportunity for improvement is that the mounted soap dispenser was adjacent to the electrical outlet. I could not use the plug along with my adaptor. Considering Queenstown is a tourist town and many people use adapters, they really need to reposition their soap dispenser by an inch or so. "
Shahin 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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South Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
51 Hostels
Lowest Price
P2,944
Highest Price
P13,578

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