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

1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Clean room and great location,"
Australia
Marites
The price is NT$1,869
NT$2,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Lakes Edge Lodge
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

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"Lovely hostel in the middle of Tekapo with stunning views of the lake. Clean room, very comfortable and convenient."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is NT$5,293
NT$6,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.

3. The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
2.0 star property
Marahau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (183 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay"
Australia
Torin
The price is NT$1,339
NT$1,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Barn Cabins & Camp
A terrace with wooden tables and benches, a view of mountains, and a body of water in the distance.

4. Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
4.0 star property
Kinloch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (153 reviews)
"Beautiful location, clean comfortable room, great food and friendly and welcoming staff"
Australia
Patricia
The price is NT$3,836
NT$4,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

5. The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Very good location clean and comfortable room. "
United States
Levent
The price is NT$2,443
NT$2,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Brownston Hostel
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

6. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
5.0 star property
Riwaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"Really nice Lodge with breakfast included. Very quiet location where you get a good night sleep. Big, well maintained garden where you can spend time reading a book or just relax. Clean rooms, parking is free, staff was welcoming and helpful finding a good restaurant for dinner. Would book again when in the area."
Canada
Alexandra
The price is NT$2,431
NT$2,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Eden's Edge Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

7. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (64 reviews)
"Basic accommodation but good for the price."
Australia
Brig
The price is NT$1,674
NT$1,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A golf course with a flag, a person standing, and another person sitting on the grass.

8. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (160 reviews)
"Convenient location to the main downtown area in Lake Tekapo. Otherwise, not too much room and bathroom was pretty small. Just another place to sleep for the night."
United States
Allison
The price is NT$3,696
NT$4,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
An outdoor patio area with a grill and a sink.

9. Te Anau Central Backpackers

Te Anau Central Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Anau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (33 reviews)
"Lovely staff, wonderful room for a family."
Australia
Jacqui
The price is NT$3,288
NT$3,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Te Anau Central Backpackers
A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

10. Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Very sweet place."
Australia
Yu Chen
The price is NT$1,084
NT$1,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Atlantis Backpackers
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

11. The Duke Hostel

The Duke Hostel
2.0 star property
Greymouth
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Nice place, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The welcome was warm and friendly."
New Zealand
Marlene
The price is NT$1,167
NT$1,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Duke Hostel
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

12. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Great hostel! Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly staff and incredible views. A great base for staying in Mt Cook."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is NT$7,321
NT$8,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

13. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Motueka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (132 reviews)
"Great spot for our overnight stay. Easy walk to restaurants & supermarket"
New Zealand
Brent
The price is NT$958
NT$1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

14. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is NT$3,398
NT$3,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.

15. Snow Denn Lodge

Snow Denn Lodge
2.0 star property
Methven
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (64 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay over for a few days right in the middle of Methven."
Australia
Nigel
The price is NT$1,449
NT$1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Snow Denn Lodge
A pathway leading to a wooden structure surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

16. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Miko
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (214 reviews)
"We were late but check in was very simple and easy. Highlight of this accommodation is it's location, it's right in native bush and close to a beautiful beach. Haven't seen any staff around so can't say much about that"
Australia
Elizabeth Cornelia
The price is NT$1,378
NT$1,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

17. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (229 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 NT$1,302
NT$1,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

18. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (770 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is NT$3,115
NT$3,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
LyLo Queenstown
A wooden building with a brick patio, outdoor seating, and a grill area.

19. Hanmer Backpackers

Hanmer Backpackers
2.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"The place is great!"
United States
Louis
The price is NT$1,745
NT$2,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Hanmer Backpackers
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

20. The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"well maintained, centrally located, front desk did an excellent job "
Australia
Sergio
The price is NT$1,953
NT$2,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Overall, it was fine, but the water temperature kept fluctuating between hot and cold while I was showering."
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Pinewood Queenstown

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South Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,685
Accommodation
46 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$1,102
Highest Price
NT$8,419