Located in Queenstown on the side of a hill, just 500 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Hippo Lodge Backpackers features a barbecue and a ski storage space. The popular bars and restaurants of Queenstown are within a 10-minute walk.
Offering a mix of shared and private accommodation, all rooms feature views of the mountain, lake or garden. Guests have access to a fully-equipped shared kitchen and a communal lounge with a TV. Up to 500 MB of free WiFi is available per day, per person. Free, limited parking is available.
Bike hire and car hire are also available at this hostel. For guests who enjoy snowsports, Coronet Peak is a 20-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 40-minute drive.
Shotover River is 900 metres from Hippo Lodge Backpackers, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 6 km from Hippo Lodge Backpackers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
“This hostel is like to stay at home.
Super nice Lake view from the living room and from the kitchen.
Cleaning and nice place.”
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An
Singapore
“View from dining room - excellent. Kitchen - fully equipped. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean toilets.”
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Jitka
Czech Republic
“-So friendly and helpfull stuff, especially Wellison!
- The second is so calm and very tidy.
- Beautiful view
- There is everything”
Bronson
United States
“Friendly staff, clean, big single room with bathroom, good kitchen and dining area”
Gareth
Australia
“Manager was very nice, beds and rooms were clean and everyone was really polite. The lounge room and kitchen space was great too. And thanks for being so helpful with parking. Close to town but steep hill!”
Louis
France
“Very welcoming, cute little place. Clean and we'll equiped ! (Not so often in this kind of place) Recommended!”
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Yui
Japan
“Friendly staff, good Wi-Fi, free towel rental, free tea, great location”
Elizabeth
New Zealand
“A lovely friendly place to stay. Huge bathroom! Good bed lights! As well as suite had access to handy kitchen and lounge with lovely view.”
Solihin
Malaysia
“close to everything in Queenstown town centre, walkable
however very limited parking space at the lodge
view on top of the hill”
Yin
New Zealand
“The staff is really nice and helpful. The facility is clean and some shared stuff free. The socket near the bed is really convenient.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Hippo Lodge Backpackers
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
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