9 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in Southland Region, South Island

June 12, 2023 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Southland Region, South Island including Stewart Island Backpackers, Southern Comfort Backpackers, Bob and Maxine's Backpackers, Tui Base Camp, Catlins Beach House at Curio Bay, Tuatara Backpackers Lodge, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers, Lone Moose Backpackers, Rarakau Lodge.
Things to do in Southland Region

1. Stewart Island Backpackers

18 Ayr Street, Stewart Island 9818 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 176 reviews

Stewart Island Backpackers

Conveniently situated in the heart of Halfmoon Bay. No bunk beds and a maximum of 4 people per dorm room. A communal kitchen and lounge, shared toilets and showers We offer: Recycling Pool Table Well-stocked kitchen Laundry, Dryer Outside clothesline FREE WIFI vouchers BOOKS & JIGSAWS FREE BBQ use FREE luggage storage FREE Hairdryer

Friendly service

Reviewed By Boddytown1

Helpful staff and friendly atmosphere. Clean and tidy hostel. Central location in Oban. Good value for money. Lounge and cooking area was warm and comfortable with good facilities. Kai fish and chips just over the road and pub and cafe just around the corner

2. Southern Comfort Backpackers

30 Thomson Street, Invercargill 9810 New Zealand
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 84 reviews

Southern Comfort Backpackers

A restored and cosy Victorian Villa with large verandah overlooking well tended gardens. Close to town centre, Queens Park Southland Museum and I-Site. Offering excellent location with secure homely comfort and friendly assistance.

oh my - what a gorgeous place to stay

Reviewed By hollytp1963

we went to see this place from a referral. I did not want to leave!!! the whole place is gorgeous and victorian and amazing and comfortable and clean and honest and gosh I could go on and on !!! centrally located near queens park and the main road into town . Such a treat to stay here.

3. Bob and Maxine's Backpackers

20 Paton Place, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 126 reviews

Bob and Maxine's Backpackers

Set in Te Anau, 2.5 km from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Bob & Maxines Backpackers offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. The property is located 1.6 km from Fiordland Cinema, 2.4 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and 3 km from Ivon Wilson Park. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. We are 1.9Km from the bus stop in Miro St. If it is raining just call and we are happy to pick you up. Once you are here we have free bicycles & helmets. If you want to stretch your legs after the bus ride it’s about a 30 minute flat walk. Kepler Track is 3.2 km from the hostel, while Lake Henry is 3.4 km from the property. Please be aware, we require all eligible guests to be fully vaccinated and provide their vaccine certificate upon arrival.

Hospitality done right

Reviewed By kenoshane

While the facilities are clean, comfortable and very well thought out, that is not what makes Bob and Maxine’s the place it is. The hosts are simply out of this world. They go over and above to help you out and we heard countless stories of them helping guests in need. A really friendly vibe among all the guests which could be attributed to the hosts taking the time to introduce guests to each other. Maxine’s thoughtful presents for us were so appreciated and another example of them going over and above for their guests. We will be back!

4. Tui Base Camp

4 McFeely Street, Tuatapere 9620 New Zealand
Excellent
31%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
14%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 42 reviews

Tui Base Camp

Tuatapere Motels, Backpackers & Holiday park is a new complex with all the modern facilities, including spa & sauna. Our Motels consist of four fully self contained two bedroom units with own kitchen, bathroom & comfortable lounge with sky to relax in. Our backpackers is a two-storey building that can sleep up to 60 people at a time, a communal lounge upstairs with T.V and table tennis. Opposite the motels and backpackers is a four square supermarket and Highway 99 cafe/bar to provide great drinks & meals. We are the closet accommodation to the hump ridge track.

No Go

Reviewed By marksE8450IX

We are two couples booked months ahead into a motel room to walk Hump ridge track next morning - turned up and found our room had been given to someone else - the only beds available were in a bunk room next door to a common area with a 21st party taking place. Clearly we would not get a good nights sleep here. The staff member on duty was unapologetic and just didn’t know what to do. We left. We met others on the track who stayed at Tui who had a bad nights sleep with noise from the 21st party. Clearly this establishment has no respect for its clients and if hosting a 21st should have made it exclusive to them or at least warned others it would be going on and also at the very least sort it’s booking system out so as to not double book or give someone’s room away! Dodged a bullet not staying there!

5. Catlins Beach House at Curio Bay

499 Waikawa-Curio Bay Road, Curio Bay 9884 New Zealand
Excellent
90%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 10 reviews

Catlins Beach House at Curio Bay

Fully equiped and serviced 3 bedroom beachfront house. Main bedroom features queen bed and ensuite, a second queen bedroom and a third bunk room. Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining that opens out onto a beachfront lawn

Great escape option - guess it depends on expectations

Reviewed By Lola122014

Location is fabulous if you really want to get away from everything and enjoy the wilderness of The Catlins coast. The house is right on the beach and the view is everything you'd expect. The house meets every basic need, unless you think a tv or dvd option should be included.We would have also appreciated milk for a cuppa being provided, in the same way it was in every other accommodation on our ten day tour, and advice that there are no local food options available on a Monday night. Minor grumbles in the scheme of things. What really fascinated us is that the beach house was the most expensive nightly rate we paid for two people and yet we received the most rudimentary level of comfort. The tariff was even higher than a night in a deluxe king room at the Hilton Hotel in Queenstown!

6. Tuatara Backpackers Lodge

30 - 32 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810 New Zealand
Excellent
15%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
15%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 128 reviews

Tuatara Backpackers Lodge

Tuatara lodge has recently undertaken new ownership

Aweful

Reviewed By MichJWarren5

From the moment we arrived we had a bad feel for this place. The front door was locked at 3pm. We had to wait in the cafe for someone to see to us. There was this smell about the place. The place was so cold, not just the temperature but the atmosphere too. The heater in the room did not heat the room at all, kept it on all night and still not warm, slept with 2 duvets still cold all night. No heating in the corridors, I did try to turn it on but nothing. The lounge on floor 1 if you put the kettle and microwave on it trips the electricity so had to take my half cooked porridge upstairs kitchen. What is it with people leaving windows open, it is freezing outside! The fire door in the kitchen on level 2 did not close. We left after one night couldn't bear to stay for the 2nd night we had booked. We had loud music starting at 10pm that vibrated through the floor. Only good thing was the pizzas and beer in the cafe downstairs.

7. Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

48 - 50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
30%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 264 reviews

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is the only backpackers located at the lakefront of stunning Lake Te Anau. An excellent starting point for exploring Fiorldland National Park, Milford Sound and the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. We pride ourselves in offering a warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. We offer ensuites, double, twin and share rooms, all with all linen provided. Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is only a few minutes walk to town center where you will find a good selection of supermarkets, cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. We are always happy to make recommendations to make your stay in this area as amazing as possible.

Highly recommend

Reviewed By Gerty1459

Great experience, staff were helpful, value for money, 5 minute walk into town with shops & restuarants, facilities clean and tidy, bedrooms were quiet and beds comfortable... no hesitation in recommending .

8. Lone Moose Backpackers

2681 Te Anau-Milford Highway Sh 94, Te Anau Downs, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Lone Moose Backpackers

Overlooking the beautiful Lake Te Anau, Lone Moose backpackers provides the perfect retreat in the heart of Fiordland National Park. Whether you are looking to enjoy a summer by the water, or explore the depths of Fiordland year round, Lone Moose Backpackers is your ideal base in one of New Zealand’s most beautifully untouched regions.

Convenient for Milford Sound drive, nice to have ensuite.

Reviewed By Tourist101_AU

Expensive at 125NZD/night for what you get, compared to rest of NZ, but Te Anau in summer is. Very basic old rooms, but clean. Good bed, warm bed linens, but too thick / lumpy pillows. Ensuite very tired but nice to have, and shower warm. Very convenient for drive to Milford Sound. Nice lake views. Restaurant decently priced and quite nice, but book for dinner as only one chef (otherwise you might have to wait - nothing else nearby). Good option for getting to early cruises on the Sound if you don't mind basic accoms. Book direct on their website to save.

9. Rarakau Lodge

1304B Papatotara Coast Road, Tuatapere 9691 New Zealand
Rarakau Lodge

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