The Hostelz.com Review
From the moment of arrival, The Last Resort is something special. It's like walking into someone's home, from the front door leading into the well-equipped and clean (but modest) kitchen, and opening into the living room which is well-stocked with couches, coffee tables, TV, VCR, DVD player, and a gigantic collection of movies to choose from. There is also a dining table and fireplace in the homely room, and it feels like sitting down at the kitchen table back at your own house. The owner is very trusting of his guests, and happy to help with your stay, in the hostel, and advising and booking your activities in town. Oh, and it comes with a gorgeous and friendly resident dog.
The location is fantastic, right by the center, and a pleasant walk into the busy area, and just around the right corners to be away from the noise. It's on the Southeast corner of Man/Memorial Street and Camp Street, behind a small red picket fence.
Bathrooms are clean if simple. Rooms are nothing spectacular but are clean and seem to be made with love. We even had nametags, towels, and hot water bottles waiting for us on our neatly-made beds when we arrived. It is doubtful that cleanliness or attention to facilities would ever be a real issue at this place, because this is one hostel that feels way more like a stop-over at a friend's home than a thank-you-for-your-money business. It isn't a place you'll come to have a rip-roaring party late into the night, but if you want a comfortable, friendly, quiet place to crash, The Last Resort should be anything but.
The location is fantastic, right by the center, and a pleasant walk into the busy area, and just around the right corners to be away from the noise. It's on the Southeast corner of Man/Memorial Street and Camp Street, behind a small red picket fence.
Bathrooms are clean if simple. Rooms are nothing spectacular but are clean and seem to be made with love. We even had nametags, towels, and hot water bottles waiting for us on our neatly-made beds when we arrived. It is doubtful that cleanliness or attention to facilities would ever be a real issue at this place, because this is one hostel that feels way more like a stop-over at a friend's home than a thank-you-for-your-money business. It isn't a place you'll come to have a rip-roaring party late into the night, but if you want a comfortable, friendly, quiet place to crash, The Last Resort should be anything but.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
April 2006
Their Description
Reservations Essential Due to the very popular nature of this hostel.
The Last Resort is a small hostel comprising of spacious dorm only accommodation with 18 beds in total. There are two four bed & one six bed mixed dorms, and an additional four bed dorm specifically for females. Beds come fully prepared with linen, duvet and towels together with a little candy on your arrival. Each room is heated, and renound for being a warm hostel.
We offer a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere with excellent communal facilities including free Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and often fresh fruit. We also have a large selection of the latest DVD and Video titles for those quieter nights, together with a sellection of board games.
Internet is also provided free of charge, including wifi for those traveling with their own wireless laptops.
Breakfast is included (7.30 - 9.30) with your stay, comprising of several cerials as well as White and Wholemeal toast with a sellection of spreads all provided in our fitted kitchen which is available 24 hour a day.
Bookings can be made up to a maximum of 1 month in advance by providing us with confirmation of the date of arrival and date of departure, an expected arrival time so that we can be ready for you, and valid credit card details to secure the booking.
Office Hours 10:00 to 19:00; arrivals must be between the hours of 12:00 until 19:00 unless with prior arrangement. There is on the odd occasion the possibility of reception not being manned on your arrival. If we have not been able to leave a note for you, please make yourself at home, help yourself to tea, coffee or hot chocolate and make use of our free internet, and somebody will be with you as soon as possible.
We can also arrange all of your activity requests, giving un-bias impartial advice on what Queenstown has to offer. Activities are booked directly with the operators involved with no additional costs. Please assist us to continue supplying all the free "stuff" during your stay by booking your activities with us.
The Last Resort is a small hostel comprising of spacious dorm only accommodation with 18 beds in total. There are two four bed & one six bed mixed dorms, and an additional four bed dorm specifically for females. Beds come fully prepared with linen, duvet and towels together with a little candy on your arrival. Each room is heated, and renound for being a warm hostel.
We offer a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere with excellent communal facilities including free Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and often fresh fruit. We also have a large selection of the latest DVD and Video titles for those quieter nights, together with a sellection of board games.
Internet is also provided free of charge, including wifi for those traveling with their own wireless laptops.
Breakfast is included (7.30 - 9.30) with your stay, comprising of several cerials as well as White and Wholemeal toast with a sellection of spreads all provided in our fitted kitchen which is available 24 hour a day.
Bookings can be made up to a maximum of 1 month in advance by providing us with confirmation of the date of arrival and date of departure, an expected arrival time so that we can be ready for you, and valid credit card details to secure the booking.
Office Hours 10:00 to 19:00; arrivals must be between the hours of 12:00 until 19:00 unless with prior arrangement. There is on the odd occasion the possibility of reception not being manned on your arrival. If we have not been able to leave a note for you, please make yourself at home, help yourself to tea, coffee or hot chocolate and make use of our free internet, and somebody will be with you as soon as possible.
We can also arrange all of your activity requests, giving un-bias impartial advice on what Queenstown has to offer. Activities are booked directly with the operators involved with no additional costs. Please assist us to continue supplying all the free "stuff" during your stay by booking your activities with us.
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More like a house than a hostel, very friendly people and receptionist, free internet, fantastic television with heaps of new movies, .. good good place!
— LUCA ISAIA FANTONI (2011-04-09)
Hostelbookers
The location was very handy - and it looked nice from the outside, with its little footbridge over a stream.
— Customer review (2011-02-12)
Hostelbookers
There's lots of things to like... The hotel style bed linen is a really wonderful touch. The security is top-notch. Free tea and coffee, free internet and the location is also brilliant; right in the centre of everything.
— Elizabeth Hatchard (2011-01-29)
Hostelbookers
This was by far the best hostel I have stayed at during my travels. Little touches that make a difference inlcuding a mini crunchie on your pillow, personalised welcome note, good shower, very tidy all of the time, brilliant choice of dvd and tv area, free internet, amazing location. Couldn't ask for more, and the Staff are brilliant beyond belief.
— Customer review (2011-01-24)
Hostelbookers
Great location, great staff (thanks Matt!), met great new friends and just all around had an awesome time at this hostel and in Queenstown! Highly recommend!
— Jani Lindberg (2010-09-29)
Hostelbookers
Free Internet, Free Breaky, Quiet and Great Location
— Nigel Murray (2010-09-07)
Hostelbookers
This was an absoultly AMAZING hostel. The best i have stayed in queenstown by far. Really nice people, good location, really good friendly atmosphere which means you get talking to everyone who is staying there. PLUS 2 pilliows!!!!! Loads of DVD's, free hot chocolte and internet. I literally could not speak more highly of a hostel.
— Laura Walford (2010-07-08)
Hostelbookers
Really friendly characterful place, reached by a tiny bridge! Felt much more like a home than a hostel - and the properly made up beds meant I had the best nights sleep in ages!
— Ashley Cook (2010-06-20)
Hostelbookers
Best atmosphere of any hostel in NZ!
— Nic Allen (2010-04-18)
Hostelbookers
The staff were very friendly and helpful and always willing to check out activities and call ahead to find out ticket prices, opening times etc for you. The hostel itself is very cosy with only 18 beds, a small lounge with massive comfy sofas, big flat-screen tv with lots of free dvds to watch, a large wooden kitchen table and good sized kitchen-feels very homely. The only negative points I have are that there are only 2 showers and toilets for 18 people which means you can have to wait a while for a shower. But I think they are in the middle of renovations so there maybe more in the future. The rooms have key pad locks which are quite noisy and as I'm a light sleeper I woke up everytime someone came in the room from the door noise. Also I booked through hostelbookers and paid a deposit and when I arrived I was charged more than I thought. The lady on reception explained that it was because I wasn't a member. However when I checked my paperwork later I realised that I paid the deposit again. So check the amount you pay when you check in to avoid this happening. However, these are very small points. Overall the hostel was very comfy and friendly.
— Polly Williams (2010-04-05)
Hostelbookers
The second night there it just felt like home.
— Rocio Monge (2010-01-27)
Hostelbookers
Amazing place, maybe just one more toilet would be a good idea.Super staff, a big family, perfect!
— Customer review (2009-12-05)
Hostelbookers
Out of the 20 or so hostels I've rated I'm pretty sure The Last Resort is the only one that has received a 100% from me. It's the cleanest, nicest, friendliest hostel you will find. I don't know if I can put it any better than that. :) Free computers, free wifi, awesome movie collection, free breakfast, great facilities, great people, and an awesome dog Cocco!
— Karol Gajda (2009-11-24)
Hostelbookers
This is a great small hostel which feels like your staying at a friend's house. There is no bar but everyone was friendly while I was there, talked to each other, and went out at night.
— Customer review (2009-08-25)
Hostelbookers
I signed the guest book at the hostel; however we were meant to leave today to go to Mount Cook, we had booked and paid for accomodation at Mount Cook, but we loved this place so much that we are staying here longer and no longer going to Mount cook.
— Hoa Ngoc Vy Tran (2009-07-26)
Hostelbookers
This has got to be one of the best hostels I have stayed at around the world. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the TV room always filled with friendly people which helps give the place such a friendly character. It is a great location, only 1 block away from the main part of Queenstown. The 7 day limit also ensures a constant turn over of people, meaning you can easily meet many travelers.
— Shane Peirce (2009-07-20)
Hostelbookers
Loved the homely atmosphere and the free breakfast in the morning before skiing is unbeatable. I was sick for some of my stay and the movie lounge with hundreds of Dvds made sickness much more bearable :). We all had a great time here.
— Day Sophie (2009-07-14)
Hostelbookers
Free Internet!Free breakfast!Free hot chocolate, tea, and coffee!Awesome beds!Staff was not extremely helpful and seemed to overtake the facility.
— Customer review (2009-04-27)
Hostelbookers
Location and staff were amazing!!
— Customer review (2009-04-13)
Hostelbookers
Very, very friendly staff, perfect location in the middle of Queenstown. Good place to start discover NZ.
— Marcin Mlonka (2009-03-05)
Hostelbookers
Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Home in a stunning location Excellent in pretty much every way. It was like being at a friend's house, cosy in the winter, and the staff are fantastic. It was good enough that I didn't even want to go outside and in a place like Queenstown that's pretty impressive! — Paul , English (2007-09-06) That hostel is very small, I think it has about eighteen dorm beds, and extremely cosy. It's in a great location just close to the main street, you have free internet and get a free breakfast. It's one of the best hostels I have ever been in. — Fap (2007-03-23) Loving this place, I was here for two weeks over Christmas and New Year and had the best time, I went away for a week and then came back for another six nights. It's clean and tidy, with free breakfast, comfy beds, and a great atmosphere. I met loads of great people here and it's really good if you're traveling on your own. Love Cocco the dog, who will always keep you company if there's no one around! — Liz (2007-01-11) This was one of the nicest and homiest hostels I have stayed at in NZ. To be fair, I felt like I was staying at a clean and tidy student house. The hostel itself is small, but I found it much easier to meet people this way, especially thanks to the well-stocked dvd collection! Coco the dog was also a great companion round the place -- if you're lucky, you'll hear her howling at the fire siren! The free breakfast is great too, loads of stuff was included -- even cereal, which is a refreshing change from the one moldy slice of bread other hostels call their "free" breakfast. I most definitely recommend this place! — Sarah (2006-12-10) I stayed here in June for 2 weeks and found it almost impossible to leave! Best hostel ever. Phil the owner is a top guy who makes you feel so at home. The hostel has so much character and such a warm friendly atmosphere. You couldn't want anything more! Hello to Phil and Coco if you read this!
Tasha and Alena (Burton-on-Trent — England) — Tasha Bradfield (2005-10-02) This is the best hostel I've stayed at in my 17-month trip around New Zealand and Oz. Coco the dog is adorable, and facilities are excellent. — Phil (2005-05-05) This is the best hostel I have stayed in, and I'm going back for my third time! — Ben Russell (2005-03-22) BEST HOSTEL EVER! Cosy, friendly and nice place. — Julia (2005-03-17) Not that I'd want to decrease my chances of getting a bed should I return to Queenstown in the near future, but I feel the need to state that this place is a pleasure to stay in and convenient in every way. It's also a comfortable enough environment with which to relax and meet people. Highly recommended. — Stuart O'Connor (2005-01-26)