Wanaka Hostels

"Holly's Backpackers is a small, friendly place (with twenty-four beds) well-located within Wanaka. It's a member of the BBH club, so remember to bring your card if you have one (it will save you a few dollars a night). For such a small hostel it is well-equipped and comes with stunning views of the mountains around Wanaka, though no lake view. The Location Holly's is located two blocks away from Wanaka's CBD and the nearest shops are a maximum of three-minute walk away. To be fair, Wanaka isn't a large place, but this hostel is well...  more »

"Fantastic hostel. All rooms are en-suite and the kitchen is always clean. The dining area has a fantastic view of the lake and it feels more like a boutique hotel than a hostel. The staff are friendly too. Great place to stay and I'd stay there again." … "Great hostel - stayed here for almost a week early august and found it super. nice views from the hostel, fireplace to keep warm, pool table, table tennis. giant shared kitchen to cook with others if your room doesnt have one and the rooms have good heating to keep you toasty (and...  more »

"The best hostel in NZ! - This place was amazing -- by far the most impressive hostel we stayed in while traveling around NZ. The rooms make you feel like you're in a hotel. Great location. Bar on site, as is standard with most Base hostels. Would definitely recommend!" … "Excellent -- better than many hotels! - We stayed in a double room in December 2008. The room was amazing (by hostel standards!) -- the building is new so everything was spotless. We had a huge bed with hotel style bedding, 32" Plasma TV and en-suite room with power...  more »

"Excellent - i really enjoyed my stay, the owner was very friendly and very helpful as i booked my skydive with them. i really felt at home and because it's small i got to know other people who where staying. i really recommend this hostel." … "… just a number. Our 29 bed backpackers is centrally located in the heart of Wanaka just a few miniutes walk to the shores of our magnificent lake.We pride ourselves in offering you a clean hostel and friendly service. We offer new mattressses, well equiped kitchen, large sunny garden,...  more »

"It seems that the Matterhorn South has cleaned up their staff issues. The current staff was wonderfully helpful and we arrived early and were given a place to store our luggage until they had our room ready. The facilities were great and they're right across the street from a WIFI location which is rare for New Zealand! We stayed two nights and I wish we could have stayed longer." … "Friendly, clean, and homey. - Under new management since July 2009. This hostel is very clean with the new managers making many improvements. New Spa...  more »

"Quite location - Stayed in a double room, which had two single beds. The only complaint would be that you have to go outside to get to the bathrooms, which would be freezing in winter." … "Stayed in cottage, double room has bunks, they could have left this as a double as they charge enough for it." … "This place is kind of small and a bit cramped. It's not the best of the YHAs but it's a decent base." … "So far so good - The YHA is a bit away from the town centre (if a small village like that can have something like this) and...  more »

"The Location Fern Tree Lodge is a small hostel near the centre of Wanaka (which itself is small!) and is one of about five hostels in Wanaka. It is part of the neighbouring Fern Motel complex and occupies the next site. The hostel is a collection of buildings, with the main house in front. All buildings are single story. This is not a party hostel and is for those who want a quiet place to sleep. As it is in three buildings, it also means that it does not have a hostel feel. Being small, it also does not have a lot of the facilities...  more »