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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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"Clean room and great location,"
Australia
Marites
The price is ￥9,860
￥11,339 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, (446 reviews)
"I was very impressed with the location and our rooms. It was everything we need for our stay."
Canada
Sharon
The price is ￥21,988
￥25,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

3. Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Very sweet place."
Australia
Yu Chen
The price is ￥5,066
￥5,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Atlantis Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

4. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (61 reviews)
"Basic accommodation but good for the price."
Australia
Brig
The price is ￥6,904
￥8,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.

5. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Really convenient as close to shops and airport"
Australia
julie alice marie-helene louise
The price is ￥12,803
￥14,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.

6. The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
2.0 star property
Marahau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (182 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay"
Australia
Torin
The price is ￥7,203
￥8,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Barn Cabins & Camp
A terrace with wooden tables and benches, a view of mountains, and a body of water in the distance.

7. 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 ￥17,649
￥20,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

8. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
5.0 star property
Riwaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (167 reviews)
"Great location and Lodge. We really enjoyed our stay. "
United Kingdom
Marco
The price is ￥12,025
￥13,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Eden's Edge Lodge
A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

9. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (228 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 ￥6,441
￥7,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
A pathway leading to a wooden structure surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

10. 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 ￥6,816
￥7,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
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 ￥6,320
￥7,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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, (112 reviews)
"Clean room, well equipped kitchen, amazing views and the Sauna was great after a day hiking"
United States
Annabelle
The price is ￥30,363
￥35,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.

13. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (376 reviews)
"Second time staying here, excellent as always."
United Kingdom
Caoilte
The price is ￥6,156
￥7,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

14. Tasman Bay Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers
2.0 star property
The Wood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (149 reviews)
"I'm a mature, touring motorcyclist. First time in shared accommodation. Good experience. Prices for all types of accom options looked very reasonable. Owners and staff at the premises were outstanding. For that reason, all the guests appeared happy and were sharing that vibe. Booking was easy. Woop woop Expedia"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥6,274
￥7,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Tasman Bay Backpackers
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

15. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (767 reviews)
"Top notch, helpful staff and a very comfortable stay."
United States
Dana
The price is ￥14,569
￥16,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
LyLo Queenstown
A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

16. 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 ￥10,143
￥11,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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.

17. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (174 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is ￥17,292
￥20,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
An outdoor patio area with a grill and a sink.

18. Te Anau Central Backpackers

Te Anau Central Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Anau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (32 reviews)
"Lovely staff, wonderful room for a family."
Australia
Jacqui
The price is ￥15,290
￥17,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Te Anau Central Backpackers
A building with a sign reading "Global Village Backpackers Lodge" against a sunset backdrop.

19. 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 ￥7,645
￥8,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Global Village Backpackers
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

20. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (775 reviews)
"Amazing place"
Australia
Amanpreet
The price is ￥14,958
￥17,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

8/10 Good
"Breakfast was busy and ran out of plates and cups, had to ask doe those. Otherwise excellent stay and will do so again in the future! Thank you"
Cornelia 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Novotel Christchurch Airport

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South Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,472
Accommodation
46 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,871
Highest Price
￥35,010