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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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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Avoid unless you're on a really tight budget!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We had a queen private room

Pros:
- Fast and easy check-in
- Amazing location, right in the centre of town, walking distance to the waterfront and Fergburger
Free breakfast (toast, cereal, juice, coffee)
- View of mountains

CONS:
- Bed was very lumpy and uncomfortable, worst sleep in weeks
- No electrical outlets in or near the bathroom
- Never any hot water in the shower
- No hair dryer in room
- Not enough lighting in the room
- No bars or hooks to hang towels/toiletry bags in bathroom
- Very noisy - people yelling down the halls at all hours!

SUMMARY
It was probably OK value based on the location, but if you're looking for something comfortable and a decent night's sleep, we recommend staying somewhere else and walking a few blocks.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Good but not great...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Stayed here as part of my stray tour with friends.

Recpetion staff were ok, but the lift was broken when we first arrive and stray traveller stay on the top floor *thumbs down* but it was eventually fixed before we left.
The room was a 6 bed dorm, relatively clean, with an ensuite shower and WC. There is a full length mirror on the wall which is a luxury! There is also a fridge and kettle.

The shower is a rubbish push button thin like you get on sinks and takes AGES to warm up :(

You can do laundry for $4 (2x$2 coins) wash and dry are the same cost; theres also GHD's for $4 to use. I couldn't find an iron which was a bit rubbish!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Dunedin, New Zealand
1 review
“AWFUL - DON'T STAY HERE”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The staff have absolutely no people skills, they're insulting, rude, antagonistic and generally don't give a s**t!! Highly over priced for what you actually get and if you want to check out early having paid for the extra night they'll refuse you a refund! The kitchen is absolutely DISGUSTING AND FILTHY!!! They have a nightclub underneath all their accomodation WHICH DOESN'T STOP PUMPING ALL NIGHT, but does send wild vomitting 20 somethings running NAKED through the corridors until at least 6am. HORRIBLE!!!!

Room Tip: Our view was of a concrete wall and an alley way so littered with booze cans and used condoms that y...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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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.

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“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
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    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 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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