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4.5 of 5
49 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand (Formerly Discovery Lodge)
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Base Queenstown
3.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Exceeded expectations, it's very basic, but SO clean! Very pleased.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

It's just a hostel so don't expect too much but for basic accomodation it is an excellent value. The bathroom was very clean which was so nice! We had a private room and even though we were above the club, we still slept well. My only gripe is that while the rooms are non smoking if you open your windows all the smoke from the neighbors, the club downstairs, and the BBq restaurant across the street all POUR into the room. That was a little hard to handle at times, but still think it's an excellent value.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location.. But don't go there for sleep”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Great location and friendly staff at this hostel. Rooms are good but it is pretty difficult to get any sleep connected to a bar and with thrill seekers roaming the hallways. All in all, Good value for money.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice accommodation, but could be better.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Overall really happy with our 2 nights stay here. The only downsides were that our fridge was smelly and needed a good clean, we had to spend half an hour trying to get towels, and the fan in the bathroom didn't work very well and the bathroom got very steamy.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“yes would stay here again”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

triple private room and ensuite very clean. nice enough basic room. good location. hallways and lift a bit dirty but mostly a good hostel to stay at

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“lovely vibrant hostel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

I travelled about New Zealand staying mostly in Base hostels, and I found that this one was of a very high quality. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, even at 6am. The reception is manned 24 hours a day, something which I find to be a very good thing!
The rooms are the standard hostel fare, with 4 double bunks in a room and underbed storage with the option of adding a padlock, and each room of 8 people has its own bathroom.
I really recommend this hostel - it's so close to the lake, and all the main attractions in Queenstown :)

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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49 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand (Formerly Discovery Lodge)
Price range (per night):* INR1,003 - 4,793

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