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Our top choices for South Island hostels

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Justin

P4,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Yuyu

P10,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A golf course with a flag, a person standing, and another person sitting on the grass.

3. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Lake Tekapo

P5,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.

4. LyLo Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

Rebecca

P4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

5. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Fairlie

Brig

P3,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.

6. The Barn Cabins & Camp

Marahau

Torin

P3,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

7. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

P2,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A pathway leading to a wooden structure surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

8. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Miko

Doug

P3,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

9. Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

Marco

P5,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

10. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Motueka

Brent

P4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A terrace with wooden tables and benches, a view of mountains, and a body of water in the distance.

11. Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch

Patricia

P9,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

12. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook

Annabelle

P17,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

13. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

P2,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

14. LyLo Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

Dana

P7,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A building with a sign reading "Global Village Backpackers Lodge" against a sunset backdrop.

15. Global Village Backpackers

Central Greymouth

Alan

P3,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

16. Tasman Bay Backpackers

The Wood

Stuart

P3,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

17. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

Cara

P9,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. The Duke Hostel

Greymouth

Marlene

P2,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

19. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Queenstown City Centre

Reyne

P7,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A person sitting on a grassy hill overlooking a coastal landscape with clear water and rocky formations.

20. Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura

Jan

P3,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great option at CHC airport. Close enough to walk once you see where it is relative to the airport. Shuttle service excellent and friendly. You'll need to call the hotel to request from the airport, so make sure your phone can make voice calls in NZ if from overseas."

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Great location — only about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, but far enough away to avoid the noise and crowds. We had beautiful views of the lake and mountains to wake up to each morning. There was plenty of room for a family, the beds were comfortable, and the heaters worked a treat to keep the apartment warm during winter. The fully equipped kitchen was also really handy. The staff were very friendly and helpful and were happy to assist with every request we had. Overall, a comfortable and convenient place to stay with amazing views, and we would happily stay here again."

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