Hostels in Otago, New Zealand

best location, very friendly staff, very clean room and facilities, and with complimentary breakfast, the best value in town.

There's a bus stop right outside the hotel. It's by the lake, and the kitchen is quite spacious. The cleanliness, however, was just okay. There's a drying area behind the house for laundry.

the room was clean but quite cramped - lots of clutter in the kitchen and things were not labelled. perhaps if solo you could put up with it but with a small group it is not as tolerable.

The wooden house has creaky floors, so you need to walk lightly. There's no private bathroom; about two to three rooms share one shared bathroom (toilet and shower). The interior decor is charming and unique, clearly a lot of thought went into it. Check-in is via a code, which can be a hassle if you miss the email – I personally spent a long time trying to find it. The single bed is quite narrow, but that seems to be a common standard abroad.

Hakahouse Queenstown: I think this hotel has a really unique design, and I truly believe it's a great choice. I'm quite fond of it! I was even thinking of coming here for a date, you know? Like, I was definitely considering it for a date. Do you know what this place is all about?

The gravel leading up to and around the hostel is a really poor design choice. Don't most guests arrive with luggage? It was so difficult dragging my suitcase over those stones. Plus, the hostel rooms are in a separate building in the courtyard, seemingly made of wood and corrugated metal. It got incredibly hot at night, and there was no air conditioning, making it impossible to sleep. On the bright side, it's very close to the lake. I also paid more than the usual rate for my booking, which only added to my dissatisfaction.

Street parking is free before 9 am, and nighttime parking is very convenient. There's a large slope, so dragging your suitcase up was a bit of a struggle. There are restrooms both upstairs and downstairs, which is great. The showers are on the first floor, unisex. The laundry room is from 9 am to 4 pm, which is a bit inconvenient; we checked in late, so I couldn't do laundry, and there's a charge. The facilities are generally quite complete. By the way, you need to bring your own slippers, shower gel, and shampoo. New Zealand doesn't provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, or slippers, so remember to bring your own. You need to remove the leaflets and bed linens yourself when you leave and throw them in the laundry room on the first floor. The overall environment and facilities are very friendly, and I would recommend it.

Good room, love how there is the privacy in all of the beds with close curtain, love the closeliness and cozy of the guest lounge. Wish there is a charger place right inside the beds.

This hostel is of an extremely high standard, and considering the prices in New Zealand, it offers incredible value for money. The decor is modern and beautiful, and it's spotlessly clean. The location is right in the town center, convenient for almost all Queenstown activities. The highlight is definitely the rooftop outdoor common area and kitchen, where you can cook your own meals and enjoy the view while you eat. I also met some really nice people here. A perfect 10/10!

Always my favourite place to stay when we go to The Catlins. Beach is nearby, sunset view is awesome. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back again.