Stewart Island Backpackers
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Stewart Island Backpackers
Hostel
18 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland 9818, New Zealand
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Conveniently located in the heart of Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island Backpackers is just 3-minutes’ drive to the Fern Gully entrance to the Rakiura Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Guests enjoy 200 MBs of free WiFi per person, per stay and free local phone calls. Stewart Island Backpackers, Oban, can help to book local island activities such as fishing, scenic walks or Ulva Island visits. Guests can make use of the spacious games room and living area, stocked with board games, jigsaw puzzles, DVDs and a guitar. The property offers free use of the onsite BBQ and large communal kitchen. There is also a hairdryer, iron and alarm clock available to borrow. For an additional charge, guests can use the billiards table or laundry facilities. Free luggage storage is provided.Show More
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4.3/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.3
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Amenities
Golf CourseHikingPublic ParkingFreeLuggage StorageBilliards RoomWi-Fi in Public Areas
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Rakiura Museum Te Puka O Te Waka
(180m)
Landmarks: Rakiura Charters & Water Taxi
(210m)
Landmarks: Ulva's Guided Walks
(220m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
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Services & Amenities
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Basic Triple Room
3 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Private toilet
Terrace
Shared bathroom
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Standard Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Private toilet
Terrace
Shared bathroom
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Single Bed in Dormitory Room
1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Private toilet
Terrace
Shared bathroom
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Quadruple Room
4 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Private toilet
Terrace
Shared bathroom
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Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Private toilet
Terrace
Shared bathroom
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
14 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
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Guest User
May 21, 2024
This backpackers is amazing. Affordable, clean, warm, good ammenities, huge kitchen & a pool table!! Absolutely amazingly lovely staff!! Wouldn’t think to stay anywhere else on Stewart island!! Look no further, this is the place to be. Also hot showers with good water pressure the best after a big hike!! ✅✅✅✅
Guest User
April 19, 2024
We needed a place to sleep before setting out to complete the Rakiura Great Walk, and were very pleased with this find. Our room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The kitchen was well set up, and there was plenty of room to eat and relax. The bathrooms were immaculate. The team were all very friendly and welcoming. Oban is not a large village but the backpackers is very handily situated to all arrival points and other facilities (no hill walking involved).
Guest User
February 17, 2024
Having never stayed at a backpackers place before, I was pleasantly surprised with this option (it was the last place in Oban to have vacancies). I had a room to myself, although had to share toilets and showers with the other guests, but these were both clean and more than acceptable. The little room had a comfortable bed and good linen, and caters for the mobile phone generation with two USB points. I didn’t hear any late night noises. I didn’t use the communal kitchen and lounge, but both looked ok and had cooking and refrigeration facilities.
Guest User
December 4, 2023
Well appointed backpackers in a central location. Great kitchen facilities if you want to save by cooking ( no oven). While leaving to go find kiwi in nearby Traill Park, found a kiwi poking around on the front lawn - more luck than good planning. Stayed before and after doing a Great Walk so appreciated being able to leave a bag of clothes to change into after a few days of mud.
Guest User
November 30, 2023
The staff were incredibly warm and helpful. We had booked during school camp season, thus had to tent but we were given everything we needed to make our stay easy. On our return from the 3day great walk the staff had made sure that the school kids knew to be quiet and give us room to recover. We were offered space to dry out our gear. Even store our stuff after check out time until the boat came on the day we left. I will be making a return in the near future.
Guest User
July 14, 2023
Welcomed by lovely staff before our hike. When we finished our 11 day hike, we were welcomed again although we didn't smell fresh. Our boots were dried for us. Very clean and friendly atmosphere. Will highly recommend
Guest User
February 26, 2023
Pre-booked this backpacker accommodation which was good as they were full when we arrived. Double bed, clean sheets. Spacious kitchen and guests lounge with lotsa local and other reading available. Plenty of games etc. great for kids activities. Clean showers and toilets. Plenty of hot water.
Guest User
January 30, 2023
Appart from the central location and tidy facilities it got really caring hosts. I was camping there as the weather turned into a worsening, gusty snowstorm. I probably would have turned into an ice block out there, but Owner Sharon upgraded me to stay in her last free room for the night without extra charge. That was on the last night of a 4 day stay and really made my holiday. Ka Pai guys. Matt
Guest User
January 30, 2023
Clean, tidy, spacious, nicely decorated, ample facilities, lovely grounds, good location, friendly staff, bag storage, comfy beds, good heat and hot water, laundry facilities, clothes lines, lots of local info up on the walls.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–18:30
Check-out: 07:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 40
Conveniently located in the heart of Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island Backpackers is just 3-minutes’ drive to the Fern Gully entrance to the Rakiura Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Guests enjoy 200 MBs of free WiFi per person, per stay and free local phone calls. Stewart Island Backpackers, Oban, can help to book local island activities such as fishing, scenic walks or Ulva Island visits. Guests can make use of the spacious games room and living area, stocked with board games, jigsaw puzzles, DVDs and a guitar. The property offers free use of the onsite BBQ and large communal kitchen. There is also a hairdryer, iron and alarm clock available to borrow. For an additional charge, guests can use the billiards table or laundry facilities. Free luggage storage is provided.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf CourseOff-site
Hiking
Public ParkingFree
Luggage Storage
Billiards Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
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