Stewart Island Backpackers

Stewart Island · New Zealand

Stewart Island Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
76% NOT BAD
Medium confidence 83 reviews
Best in Stewart Island
Bed bug check pending 83 of 100 reviews analyzed
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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🔥 BBQ 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (26)
Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Towels Included Cots Available Hair Dryers Common Room Lounge Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Hair Dryers For Hire Hot Showers Free WiFi 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector

Prices

Dorms $34 / night
Privates $74 / night

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Worst reviews

New Zealand MALE Mar 30, 2025 6.0/10

Great place with lots of cooking ammenities making it very comfortable and easy. I would say the rooms look like they have not been dusted in a long time as I stayed two nights in two separate rooms and both had thick layers of dust on the bedside table. It does not take long to wet dust surfaces.

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USA MIXEDGROUP Feb 2, 2025 6.0/10

We’ve stayed in some worse, but many better. Pros - excellent location, most staff friendly, very cool common room and kitchen. Cons - One staff member (blue hair) seemed like she really didn’t want to be there, rooms smelled moldy, bathrooms/showers long overdue for refurbishment.

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USA FEMALE Oct 27, 2022 6.0/10

Great kitchen with everything you need to cook. Big entertainment space with TV, couches and books. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable! Limited amount of showers, and higher priced than I have paid in other hostels but we did have a private room. I would definitely recommend a stay here on Stewart’s island NZ.

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New Zealand MALE Feb 27, 2026 8.0/10

It is not a backpacks but a four-star hotel compared to the price!

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New Zealand COUPLE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 8.0/10

Great hostel with super friendly staff! Awesome kitchen. We had a great stay!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 30, 2025 8.0/10

Gemütliche Betten, Aufenthaltsraum mit vielen Sitzmöglichkeiten, kann aber zu Stoßzeiten sehr laut werden. Gute Ausstattung

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Cozy Bed, living room with many seating options, but can become very noisy during traffic jams.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Mar 11, 2025 8.0/10

Great hostel, a very busy hostel. Well stocked kitchen, wonderful staff. No bunk beds, that is nice. Let me borrow a torch for Kiwi hunting! Go to Ulva Island!

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USA FEMALE Mar 10, 2025 8.0/10

Well-equipped and clean communal kitchen. Rooms and bathrooms could use a few more hooks and shelving. No soap in some toilets.

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New Zealand FEMALE Dec 12, 2024 8.0/10

The Backpackers were just great and I have one complaint only: The rooms, as well as the female shower cubicles, need A LOT MORE HOOKS FOR HANGING CLOTHING, JACKETS, TOWELS, etc. The kitchen facility is FABULOUS and there is enough stoves and microwaves - this was really my highlight. In regards to health and safety, I was wondering about the walking outside to get the rubbish thrown away. But if you have found this to be the best, then all good. I enjoyed the holding shed for my gear

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Netherlands MALE Dec 12, 2024 8.0/10

Prima plek om te verblijven als je Stewart Island wil gaan ontdekken. Keuken en overige faciliteiten zijn prima in orde.

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Great place to stay as you explore Stewart Island.Keuken and other facilities are in perfect order.

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Recent reviews

New Zealand MIXEDGROUP Apr 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved it, especially the jig saw puzzle! Great communal area, quiet rooms, very central,

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New Zealand MALE Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Had everything I needed, in fact it was better than expected. Well done team

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New Zealand MALE Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Easy no hassle place to stay and helpful staff

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New Zealand FEMALE Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

A welcoming smile as I arrived, and was able to check in immediately to my room. Small but comfortable, towels provided. Theres a huge kitchen, that provides everything you anyone needs plus on tap boiling water. A large lounge with comfortable seats offers a spot to sit quietly As always, guests of all ages, from different countries stay, and thats the pleasure of choosing this type of accommodation. Finally, the staff. Friendly, efficient and helpful. And thank you Nixie for ur he...

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New Zealand FEMALE Mar 6, 2026 Atm 100%

We found us a fantastic facility and a real asset to accommodation in Oban. It was comfortable for all ages to stay there. The kitchen facilities were everything that you needed. It was reasonably quiet. Most of all the management was very accommodating for us as we had overlooked booking accommodation on Rakiura. We were able to stay there for the four nights that we needed and were able to move to the available rooms easily. Thank you to all the staff involved.

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New Zealand MALE Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

It is not a backpacks but a four-star hotel compared to the price!

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Scotland FEMALE Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

The Stewart Island Backpackers was very comfortable and the kitchen/sitting areas were very well laid out and comfortable.

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Poland FEMALE 25-30 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Beautiful place, where you can feel straight like home.The kitchen is very well equipped and big, bathrooms always clean. The staff in the hostel is super helpful and friendly. The camp site is so cute! With green grass and lilies all around. No better place to stay on Rakiura! Highly recommend if you want to feel safe, happy and taken care of.

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New Zealand MIXEDGROUP Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed four nights here and found the staff to be excellent in every way. They were helpful, informative and generous and I heard examples of how they thoughtfully "go the extra mile" for their returning customers. The beds were warm and comfortable, there were sufficient showers and there was no shortage of hot water. The kitchen was very well equipped. Above all, there was a central spacious, well equipped common room that by day and night, was always warm, light and inviting. Thanks!

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England FEMALE Feb 13, 2026 Atm 100%

I cannot rate this hostel highly enough. There is not one thing that I could improve. I booked a room for myself which was super comfortable , very comfortable bed, good linen, sufficient plugs and a lamp! The kitchen is the best hostel kitchen I have ever been to - had everything that you could want, and is so organised that everyone takes care of it. Lots of information- the owners/managers are very friendly and obviously care about creating a lovely place for customers. Perfect location

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Netherlands FEMALE Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Een fijne service gerichte organisatie. Duidelijke regels.

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A good service-oriented organization with clear rules.

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New Zealand FEMALE Feb 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to staff, very relaxing accom, good location, very helpful friendly staff.

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USA MALE Jan 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Remarkably well, equipped kitchen, very comfortable common areas, clean rooms, and I love being able to lock my door. Highly recommended!

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Very comfortable beds, clean, good kitchen facilities (even oil and great spices) nice, friendly and helpful stuff.

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New Zealand COUPLE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel with super friendly staff! Awesome kitchen. We had a great stay!

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Sweden FEMALE Jan 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Toppen, på alla sätt! Kan verkligen rekommendera stället!

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Toppen, by all means! can definitely recommend the place!

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New Zealand MIXEDGROUP Dec 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Great spot, very clean and good energy about the place. We brought our kids and grandparents to stay there for a couple of nights after doing a few days of tramping and everyone was very happy.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 30, 2025 Atm 80%

Gemütliche Betten, Aufenthaltsraum mit vielen Sitzmöglichkeiten, kann aber zu Stoßzeiten sehr laut werden. Gute Ausstattung

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Cozy Bed, living room with many seating options, but can become very noisy during traffic jams.

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Denmark FEMALE Dec 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Great place. Great atmosphere - we were there for the Rakiura trail and it was a perfect location for that.

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England FEMALE Nov 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel with good ambience and mix of age ranges using the hostel. Good kitchen and info - inc where people have seen kiwis