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Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around 1.6 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the hostel is also 43 km away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Beautiful location, very clean facility, kind and friendly owners!

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9.4
Superb
1,005 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Located in Otira, 12 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls, Rata Lodge Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 13 km from Arthur's Pass Train Station, 14 km from Arthur's Pass National Park and 8.6 km from Temple Basin. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Rata Lodge Accommodation every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a mountain view. Super cosy place to stay. The hosts are amazing. We had a lovely time. Everything super clean as well. Will totally recommend to everybody 💜

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9.3
Superb
387 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers a modern accommodation across three wings in the Franz Josef Glacier Village, just a10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and 30-40 minutes for Fox Glacier.

- Weka Wing (Rooms 1-24) Comfortable with essential amenities. The staff is extremely helpful, the lodge offers lots of complementary services (popcorn, soup, bikes) and the location is perfect even if, like me, you don't have a car.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,689 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Ivorytowers Accommodation is situated opposite Westland National Park rainforest and mountains, just a 4-minute walk from Fox Glacier Village. Guests can enjoy a hot tub surrounded by native bush land, a sauna and free WiFi. Great place to explore the glaciers. All necessary cooking equipment is available. It’s very close to the town center with supermarkets. And you can visit great places from here. A tip is the nearby short Minnehaha walk. Here you can see glowworms during night.

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8.3
Very good
1,855 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Glow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. Free unlimited WiFi is included.

All rooms include a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool. Everything, one of the Best places I've stayed in NZ.

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8.2
Very good
1,981 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Kumara Historic Cottages features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Kumara. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. reservation staff were outstanding

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8
Very good
172 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Discover Haka House Franz Josef, a welcoming and vibrant hostel nestled in New Zealand's Glacier Country. The hostel boasts a spirited, genuine, and down-to-earth atmosphere that calls to free-spirited and curious travelers alike. Nature lovers and adventure-seekers will feel right at home at Haka House Franz Josef, with easy access to the stunning Westland Tai Poutine National Park, where lush rainforest and majestic snow-capped peaks await. The hostel's great location makes it easy for guests to experience the magic of Glacier Country, from nature walks to exhilarating Heli-hikes. After exploring, guests can retreat to warm, cozy private rooms and comfortable, fully equipped shared spaces. Very helpful staff . Really nice feel for the place !! Definitely visit next time I'm in the area !!!!

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8
Very good
888 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Located in the centre of Greymouth, The Duke Hostel offers free unlimited WiFi throughout the property and a fully equipped guest kitchen. The property is walking distance to the bus stop, train station, cycle trail, cafes and shops. The The Duke Hostel is a 5-minute walk from Greymouth Train Station and the i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Rapahoe Beach is a 10-minute drive away. Newly renovated room, clean facilities, comfortable bed.

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8.2
Very good
991 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Noah's Ark Backpackers has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Greymouth. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. A wonderful hostel. The building itself is beautiful, great garden, super facilities, friendly staff, good location. Really excellent. Very comfy

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8.3
Very good
141 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Guests can choose between ‘pod’ dormitory rooms or private rooms with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and electric kettle. Most rooms also have a TV. The pods feature a privacy curtain, a power point and a USB port. For a hostel with free breakfast, there were 3 cereals, toast and waffles/pancakes. Easy place to chat to others and soup was great too. Staff were good with advice and help too

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7.2
Good
1,091 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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