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Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace. It is just a 1-minute walk from Cuba Street where you will find a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free high speed unlimited WiFi is offered throughout the property. Highly recommend, location is good, staff are nice

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9.3
Superb
1,618 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland Art Gallery and Sky Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. Location is phenomenal, staff is very accommodating, facilities are easy and generous.

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9.1
Superb
1,576 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Situated in Onetangi, 300 metres from Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Great view located in the biggest beach on the island, clean, nice facilities, safe and breathtaking view with a very friendly and nice staff!!!

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9
Superb
667 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Great little gem in Turangi. Sandra and her husband were very welcoming and helpful with the crossing and with my laundry. Would highly recommend staying here.

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9.2
Superb
989 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 27 km from Westpac Stadium, 27 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 28 km from Wellington Botanical Gardens. The hostel features family rooms. Prime location and so easy to find. The view from our window was stunning- looking out towards the water. The place was very clean and staff welcoming and friendly.

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9
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. Very clean in a quiet location. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms/kitchen, all available for the guests use

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9
Superb
253 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Situated in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Clean facilities, rooms were a nice size and not too cramped. Staff were very friendly

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9.2
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Offering a barbecue and spa centre, The Ohakune Central Cabins is located in Ohakune. All rooms offer free WiFi. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a shared lounge area.

This hostel has ski storage space and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and horse riding. Reception service is exceptionaly kind. Great spot, well furnished, very clean, super comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$91
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Auckland, LyLo Auckland Hotel is within 2.6 km of Masefield Beach and 300 metres of Aotea Centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall and SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. It was really clean and the staff was very helpful. Especially, JoJo.

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8.7
Fabulous
6,343 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.4 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property features a spa centre, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Amazing hostel - very clean (maybe the clenaest hostel I've seen in my travels) and well taken care of all faciltiies..Shared Kitchen was well equipped, bathrooms were a bit old ashioned but very clean. They have laundry possibilities and the rooms have heaters (well needed when it's winter in NZ).

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8.5
Very good
1,017 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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