#1 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "Watson’s Way is a fantastic backpackers. As well as being the least expensive place we stayed at in New Zealand, it was also the cleanest. Both Pat and Paul (owners) are extremely helpful. The backpackers was…"
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#3 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "I would highly recommend Poplar Lodge in Arrowtown. Both Jackie and Adin are seasoned travelers (Jackie’s photographs of her travels adorn the walls, which gives it a lovely homely touch), so they get the…"
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#5 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "The Glowworm self-contained units are an inspired idea. I would regard myself as a social person, but sometimes hostels just get too communal. Occasionally, it is nice just to close the door on strangers and…"
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#6 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "Greymouth is gray by name and nature. It’s a former gold mining town and there is very little to see and do. The best thing about Greymouth is the hostel we stayed in – Global Village. It has an 86% BBH rating…"
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#7 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "Due to a wrong turn and darkness falling quickly, we were forced to stop in Havelock – the green lip mussel capital! Blue Moon is a new backpackers there with refurbishment still ongoing (December 2003), but the…"
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#9 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "New Zealand has heaps of hostels and most are in great shape. The best options are YHA and VIP. You can buy a card which will give you discounts that add up with every night you spend with them. Get a…"
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#11 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "The stone hurst is your basic hostel, but with a few extras. The bunk rooms are quite nice, air conditioned, and cost about NZ $15.00 per night. Very friendly staff and the other customers also seemed very cool.…"
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#12 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "This excellent hostel and budget guest house is situated on the shores of Lake Te Anau and is just minutes from many shops and restaurants. The hostel is also convenient for access to the glow worm caves and…"
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#18 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "New Exclesior has an interesting history: the current building was designed in 1881 by W.B. Armson, one of New Zealand's foremost architects in the nineteenth-century. He designed the hotel in the style of an…"
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#19 most popular of 21 hotels in South Island
- "Grumpys Backpackers is on the road from Te Anau to Milford Sound. It is at the starting point to the famous Milford Track. It is actually a very convenient hostel as it is adjacent to the Te Anau Downs hotel so…"
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