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1. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Great hostel! Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly staff and incredible views. A great base for staying in Mt Cook."
United Kingdom
Katie
$207 nightly
The price is $241
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

2. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
5.0 star property
Riwaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"Really nice Lodge with breakfast included. Very quiet location where you get a good night sleep. Big, well maintained garden where you can spend time reading a book or just relax. Clean rooms, parking is free, staff was welcoming and helpful finding a good restaurant for dinner. Would book again when in the area."
Canada
Alexandra
$71 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Eden's Edge Lodge
A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

3. Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef
4.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (127 reviews)
"Great room, wonderful staff, and central location with quick access to...everything! "
United States
Laurie
$54 nightly
The price is $63
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Haka House Franz Josef
A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

4. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Motueka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (132 reviews)
"Great spot for our overnight stay. Easy walk to restaurants & supermarket"
New Zealand
Brent
$30 nightly
The price is $34
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
A building with a sign reading "Global Village Backpackers Lodge" against a sunset backdrop.

5. Global Village Backpackers

Global Village Backpackers
2.0 star property
Central Greymouth
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk."
Australia
Alan
$46 nightly
The price is $53
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Global Village Backpackers
A pathway leading to a wooden structure surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

6. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Miko
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (214 reviews)
"We were late but check in was very simple and easy. Highlight of this accommodation is it's location, it's right in native bush and close to a beautiful beach. Haven't seen any staff around so can't say much about that"
Australia
Elizabeth Cornelia
$43 nightly
The price is $49
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

7. The Duke Hostel

The Duke Hostel
2.0 star property
Greymouth
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Nice place, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The welcome was warm and friendly."
New Zealand
Marlene
$33 nightly
The price is $39
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
The Duke Hostel
A neatly made bed with a white and brown blanket, two pillows, and a rolled white towel. A painting of a beach scene is on the wall, and a window with curtains is visible.

8. Happy Apple Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers
2.0 star property
Motueka
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (71 reviews)
"Good for stay"
Australia
Harwinder
$51 nightly
The price is $59
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Happy Apple Backpackers
A reception area with a glass door, a sign reading "YHA Hostel," and a small building in the background.

9. Mountain House

Mountain House
2.0 star property
Arthur's Pass National Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Nice hostel with good kitchen space "
United Kingdom
Kenny
Mountain House
A rustic interior with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a mural.

10. Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Chateau Backpacker & Motels
2.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
7.6 out of 10, Good, (248 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff. Overall great stay and would recommend"
United Kingdom
Sabina
Chateau Backpacker & Motels
A wooden deck with benches and a table, overlooking a grassy field with mountains in the background.

11. Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge
1.0 star property
Craigieburn Forest Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"It was in a beautiful place with a great host!"
Australia
Hudson
$84 nightly
The price is $96
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Forest Lodge
A wooden deck with a house in the background.

12. TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation
2.0 star property
Westport
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"There was a little smell in the room but other than that I had enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Shubhra
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation
An aerial view of a coastal area with a road curving along the beach, rocky outcrops, and a clear view of the ocean.

13. Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

Bazil's Hostel & Surf School
2.0 star property
Westport
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (77 reviews)
"Lots of room, only just warm water, quiet, easy walk to supermarket and cafe."
New Zealand
Ruth
$55 nightly
The price is $65
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School
A rustic hot tub area with a wooden lattice entrance, surrounded by lush ferns and a sign indicating the temperature.

14. Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (179 reviews)
"Great Hospitality"
Australia
Katelyn
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
A two-story building with a balcony, a sign reading 'Noah's Ark,' and a well-lit entrance.

15. Noah's Ark Flashpacker

Noah's Ark Flashpacker
2.0 star property
Greymouth
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (154 reviews)
"Great place just wanted to get away for couple of days and the hosts were really great and friendly I’d always go there when on the coast "
New Zealand
Bede
$51 nightly
The price is $59
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Noah's Ark Flashpacker
A red building with a porch, potted plants, and a gravel driveway.

16. Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge
2.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (258 reviews)
"Hotel was closed when we got there to check in. Tried two phone numbers. Spark message said both were not connected. Went elsewhere as obviously closed down"
Australia
Bryan
Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge
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Top West Coast Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in Cabin 1, and it was so clean, modern and beautifully decorated. I highly recommend staying here."
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

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West Coast Hostels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
$34
Highest Price
$241

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