The best available Hostels hotel to stay near South Island

May 1, 2023 Osvaldo Hartline

Discover the best Hostels hotel in South Island including Tahuna Pod Hostel, Adventure Queenstown Hostel, Absoloot Hostel QT, Jailhouse Accommodation, Te Nikau Retreat, Urbanz, Bealey Quarter, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, Glow Worm Accommodation, Stewart Island Backpackers.
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1. Tahuna Pod Hostel

11 Henry Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 663 reviews

Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel offers high-end quality hostel accommodation in Queenstown. It's the very first Pod Hostel open in New Zealand and merges Maori heritage and traditional values into the fabric of its design.

Review

Reviewed By P5903OOdanielles

Clean, friendly hostel with good vibes :) really good location and price for where it’s situated. Also really helpful to have car parking so central in town + a good selection of books/board games to entertain!

2. Adventure Queenstown Hostel

36 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 510 reviews

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Welcome to Adventure Queenstown Hostel. Catering to independent travellers from around the world we offer mostly shared room accommodation and run in-house activities 5 nights a week to make it easy to meet fellow explorers from all around the world. Our beds are solid timber bunks with comfortable innerspring mattresses. Balcony spaces are the best in town and a great place to enjoy a drink in the sun. The lounge and dining areas are large for a small hostel which allows plenty of room to chill out, or you can cook up a feast in the well equipped kitchen. There is a tour desk where our friendly staff can help you plan your activities, as well as a separate storage/locker room with secure bicycle parking and ski & snowboard storage. We offer loads of free stuff and even a simple laundry service. We are a smaller hostel with a maximum capacity of just 43 people - the perfect number for keeping a family atmosphere which is still fun and vibrant. Being the most central accommodation in town, you're just a minutes' walk to everything. At night you can sleep soundly as there are no bars directly by us. Operated by a well-travelled owner we draw on experience from having collected the best ideas from hostels in dozens of different countries and putting them all in the one place amazing place!

Manager makes the place great!

Reviewed By Sunsurfhikeskate

Really cool hostel, I could see this hostel Before covid been really good. For now it's A good place to chill out! It's not a social Party hostel that's why it's good if you want To explore Queenstown and not really being Bothered with loud noise or people socializing The location is perfect. showers are good the Kitchen is good the owner must of made the best Hostel in New Zealand.

3. Absoloot Hostel QT

50 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 524 reviews

Absoloot Hostel QT

Absoloot Hostel QT welcomes you with a variety of accommodation options for families, couples, groups and independent travellers alike. With the best location in Queenstown, you’ll get to enjoy the convenience, view, and quality that comes from a stay with your friends at Absoloot. Designed by travellers, for travellers, Absoloot Hostel QT is owner-operated and equipped with everything you could ask for. Have breakfast overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, talk to our staff for advice on the best experiences around, and take advantage of the fact that adventure is on your doorstep. You can also enjoy peace of mind from the fact you’re in an accommodation provider that cares, with sustainable practices employed across the hostel to keep our environmental impact to a minimum. We have multiple room-types to fit every person and budget, and amenities that will help you get the most out of your stay. So just get in touch with the team at Absoloot Hostel QT and get your best Queenstown accommodation experience booked today!

Great location

Reviewed By Omakau1

Got queen ensuite room compact clean and tidy. Had all we needed for a one night stay. Views out on the lake central to all the action bars and restaurants very close by plenty to choose from. Great wee spot.

4. Jailhouse Accommodation

338 Lincoln Road, Christchurch 8024 New Zealand
Excellent
44%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 557 reviews

Jailhouse Accommodation

Closest Budget Accommodation to the Railway Station! Award winning hostel. 'Author's Pick' in Christchurch for Lonely Planet and Rough Guide 2008. Top mid-sized Independent BBH hostel in NZ. WiFi. Free parking. Newly renovated heritage accommodation with a colourful history as the former Addington Prison. Private Single, Double, Twin bunk and Group/Family/Dorm rooms available in our budget Christchurch accommodation. Clean, warm, friendly with super-comfortable beds close to top Christchurch attractions. Families welcome.

Sentenced to 2 nights

Reviewed By deanculhane

One of the best places I've ever stayed bed in my cell was really comfortable plenty of places to sit and relax the wardens were really helpful you must stay here if you're ever in Christchurch it's a unique experience

5. Te Nikau Retreat

19 Hartmount Place, Punakaiki 7873 New Zealand
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 293 reviews

Te Nikau Retreat

Unique hostel with all home comforts, lodges and cottages nestled in the native rainforest. Excellent place to relax ~ restore ~ explore. Beautiful beaches, river walks, horse trekking, and kayaking close-by. Bread/brownies available for sale. FREE UNLIMITED WIFI is available in all rooms of the retreat. 3kms north of the Pancake Rocks, the sign on main road for Motel - Homestay - Backpackers indicates your turn off. Book your Intercity Bus to the Truman Track (TRT) and you'll be only meters away from Te Nikau.

Damp and Disappointing

Reviewed By ruthsP3771QQ

Tui room was a chalet in beautiful rain forest. However we should have guessed when all windows were open on a cold autumn day it was due to a damp issue. Well worse than that - the bed was so damp it couldn"t be slept in. Bathroom had condensation running down walls with toilet paper too damp to use. This accommodation was not fit for guests. Let alone the charge of $150!! When we complained - it took 2 emails, 4 phone calls and too many excuses to get a $70 refund. The lack of sleep was not worth the $80 cost, aggravation and frustration. Having had a wonderful South Island trip - Te Nikau Retreat was memorable for exceptionally poor accommodation.

6. Urbanz

273 Manchester Street, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
Excellent
23%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
10%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 94 reviews

Urbanz

Weekend in central Christchurch

Reviewed By Prunesquallor201

Although tiny our room was comfortable and warm. There were two lockers and a TV. Bathroom facilites were shared. The facilities were clean and noise wasn't a problem. Parking was nearby in a Wilson Parking area and was free with a voucher from reception. We had no window so I recommend if you have a vehicle get a room overlooking the parking area for security. The central location was ideal for exploring the city on foot. Regent street is at the back and has some excellent bars and eateries.

7. Bealey Quarter

263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013 New Zealand
Excellent
47%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 260 reviews

Bealey Quarter

The Bealey Quarter represents our four unique hospitality offerings in the one precinct. Three diverse accommodation spaces, a private function room plus a bustling restaurant and bar provide an unrivalled hospitality experience in Christchurch. The Bealey Quarter offers three distinct Accommodation offerings, which ensures we have the right rooms to suit your every need and budget. The Studios offers premium motel accommodation and all of the modern conveniences without the hefty price tag. These near-new facilities are ideal for short-term stays, both business and leisure. The Courtyard is the ideal place for those wanting easy outdoor access and spacious sunny rooms. These rooms are popular with families and groups who want to be close together and are further complemented with hammocks, picnic tables, a large grassy space, and BBQ area. The Lodge offers warm, lodge-style accommodation designed with a range of shared and self-contained options. Ideal for group bookings, from schools and colleges to sporting and cultural groups.

Not going back

Reviewed By RenateW320

No one told me about the $100 bond they take when you check in. Too noisy, I could hear everything from the rooms next to mine and above. Had to run water for 8 minutes to get hot water in the shower and even that wasn’t hot enough. Reception hours were “7am-11pm” but I had to wait 15 minutes one morning for someone to turn up (not great when you booked a taxi and lost it because of that). Must say place was really clean, the kitchen was spacious and spotless.

8. Nomads Queenstown Hostel

5-11 Church Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Excellent
47%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1202 reviews

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is located in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealands popular South Island holiday city. Designed with all budget travelers in mind this purpose built backpackers hostel has a variety of room types from small and large dorms with or without ensuite to private ensuite rooms with wide screen Sky TV.All dorm rooms at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers have storage lockers and individual bedside reading lights and many of the rooms have balconies with views of Queenstowns lake or mountains

Average

Reviewed By Faithhh08

I've written an awesome review for this place once but this time it wasn't as good. Mainly because I think the room smelled like bbq because of the outside restaurants even though we had the windows etc closed. It was also super bothersome chatting or calling to turn the aircon on and off every time we needed. Guessing sometimes the phone is not manned so you have to wait 10-20 mins for your request to be met. The rest of the stay was okay, it really is just a budget place to stay but I guess for it's price it is okay :)

9. Glow Worm Accommodation

27 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand
Excellent
46%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 393 reviews

Glow Worm Accommodation

Wow a cool environment...

Reviewed By Sunsurfhikeskate

This is the a really cool place free breakfast Dinner the owners are really friendly and help Out lots the internet is fast rooms are clean And tidy! Warm heated hostel well recommend Has a hot tub...?

10. Stewart Island Backpackers

18 Ayr Street, Stewart Island 9818 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 176 reviews

Stewart Island Backpackers

Conveniently situated in the heart of Halfmoon Bay. No bunk beds and a maximum of 4 people per dorm room. A communal kitchen and lounge, shared toilets and showers We offer: Recycling Pool Table Well-stocked kitchen Laundry, Dryer Outside clothesline FREE WIFI vouchers BOOKS & JIGSAWS FREE BBQ use FREE luggage storage FREE Hairdryer

Friendly service

Reviewed By Boddytown1

Helpful staff and friendly atmosphere. Clean and tidy hostel. Central location in Oban. Good value for money. Lounge and cooking area was warm and comfortable with good facilities. Kai fish and chips just over the road and pub and cafe just around the corner

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