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Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
5.0 star property
Riwaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"What a wonderful place to stay - couldn’t fault it and would highly recommend to others"
Australia
Wayne
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Eden's Edge Lodge
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | 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, (108 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 £131
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
Classic House | WiFi, bed sheets

The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
2.0 star property
Marahau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 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 £33
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
The Barn Cabins & Camp
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 £64
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
LyLo Christchurch
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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
4.0 star property
Kinloch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (145 reviews)
"Beautiful location, clean comfortable room, great food and friendly and welcoming staff"
Australia
Patricia
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | 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 £41
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
Terrace/patio

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Awesome location, well-run place."
United States
Benjamin R
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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 £50
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Mountain House
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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 £53
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
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 £74
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Forest Lodge
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities."
United States
Eiichi
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Indoor spa tub

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (177 reviews)
"Staff friendly and room clean and warm."
Australia
Heather
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Duke Hostel

The Duke Hostel
2.0 star property
Greymouth
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (81 reviews)
"Have stayed couple of times. Staff were very accommodating and kind. Room was nice and comfy. "
Australia
Jaypee
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
The Duke Hostel
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (743 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
LyLo Queenstown
Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation
2.0 star property
Westport
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and quiet"
Canada
Barb
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation
Queen Ensuite | Balcony

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (222 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 £48
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
Reception

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (357 reviews)
"I love our stay there"
Australia
Rico
The price is £36
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Jailhouse Accommodation - 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 £53
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Te Anau Central Backpackers
Property entrance

Global Village Backpackers

Global Village Backpackers
2.0 star property
Central Greymouth
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk."
Australia
Alan
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Global Village Backpackers
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Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel

Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kumara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Good food. Nice staff. "
Australia
Alma
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"wonderful hotel with great views and very helpful and friendly staff. Room was amazing, spacious, clean and comfortable, complete with a kitchen so i could do some cooking. Though it is a bit of a minor walk (around 5-10 min) from the main city centre involving uphill/downhill slope."
Teddy 3-night trip
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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