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Southern Comfort

Invercargill

Located in Invercargill, Southern Comfort features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Invercargill, like cycling. The place feels like home immediately, very cozy and welcoming. The people that run it are super nice and helpful. It was great to stay in a place like this after being for a while road tripping.

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9.4
Superb
446 reviews

Rata Lodge Accommodation

Otira

All units in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The bedroom was so cozy with extra blankets, humidifier and heaters. Very homey.

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9.3
Superb
234 reviews
Price from
€ 62
per night

Oxford Queenette Backpackers

Oxford

Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers renovated hotel acommodation right in the Oxford town centre, opposite the Town Hall and behind the Queenette Dairy shop. Oxford swimming pool, fitness centre and children's playground are just 100 metres away and the local library and information centre are just across the main street. Clean, bright, well equipped. The people were super friendly and helpful

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9.2
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

Adventure Inn Marahau

Marahau

Set in Marahau, 300 metres from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Good ~~ value for money!! ㅡlovely garden ㅡatmosphere surrounding nature ㅡgood facilities

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9.2
Superb
326 reviews

Oamaru Backpackers

Oamaru

Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers. cozy and beautiful in every detail. the massage chair is such a treat.

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9
Superb
632 reviews
Price from
€ 33
per night

Old Bones Lodge 5 stars

Oamaru

Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.

Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost. This place is fabulous. Beachfront location a few minutes out of town. Super comfortable with everything you need to have a relaxed getaway - fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous hot tubs, comfy beds, towels and linens provided. Ample free parking onsite. Helpful, friendly owners. Large living/common area with comfy couches and lots of natural light. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious. Cherry on top was the jigsaw puzzle under construction on the coffee table - was a huge hit with the other guests too!

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9.3
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
€ 57
per night

Global Village Travellers Lodge 5 stars

Greymouth

You can choose to stay in a lively dorm room or in the comfort of a private room. Bed linen is provided for all rooms. The shared bathroom facilities offer contemporary fittings and are equipped with hair dryers. The decor, the beds, the lounge. The staff was amazing, everything was clean.

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9.2
Superb
756 reviews
Price from
€ 19
per night

Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Located in Christchurch and with Christchurch Art Gallery reachable within 1.3 km, Drifter Christchurch provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 2.1 km from Hagley Park, 4.3 km from Christchurch Railway Station and 22 km from Orana Wildlife Park. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

Every room is equipped with a private bathroom and a shower, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. Location was great - very central. Easy to get to.

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9.7
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo features accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling. All the facilities are very clean and perfect for guests. Love everything about the hostel and would stay here again definitely.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,582 reviews
Price from
€ 32
per night

LyLo Christchurch 5 stars

Christchurch

Say hi to LyLo Christchurch! Conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Christchurch International and Domestic Airport, LyLo is ideal for resting before or after a long journey. Free WiFi is provided and parking is available. Marcos checked us in. he was super friendly and had a chat for over 10 minutes with us. the pods are amazing and I had one of the best sleeps in a hostel. common areas are super clean. shoutout to ricki, one of the best reception I ever saw in my life. smiling all the time, helping whenever you need help and loves to have a chat with you as well. you can not have any bad experiences with this hostel if ricki is checking you in. thank you for all your help!

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8
Very good
5,618 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

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