7.5avge. of 322 reviewsHippo Lodge Backpackers
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Close to Queenstown Airport
- Free Wifi
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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.
Important Information
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
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Check Info and AvailabilityHippo Lodge Backpackers - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at Hippo Lodge Backpackers, including;
- Double Room with Private Bathroom
- Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed and Shared Bathroom
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
This bed in dormitory has a garden view and a shared balcony and patio.
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
This bed in dormitory features a shared balcony and patio.
Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed and Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom)
This double room features a shared balcony/patio and a computer. This room shares a bathroom with other rooms.
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
This bed in dormitory has a shared balcony/patio.
Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
This bed in dormitory features a lake view, a flat-screen TV and a shared balcony/patio.
Double Room with Private Bathroom (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This double room features a shared balcony and patio.
Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
Rooms are 19 square metres.
Hippo Lodge Backpackers Useful Info
- 47 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 14:00 until 23:00
- Check Out to 10:00
Nearby Ski Resorts
Hippo Lodge Backpackers has the ski resorts of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables within reach for a days skiing.
Hotel Facilities
Snow Sports
- Ski storage
- Skiing
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Safety Protocols followed
- Social distancing (dining)
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sanitization
- All tableware sanitized
- Hand sanitizer provided
Sports & Outdoors
- Hiking
Leisure & Activities
- Sun Terrace
Business & Internet
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Bbq
- Picnic area
Services
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Laundry
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Hotel
- Smoke alarms
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Outdoor furniture
- Designated smoking area
- Contactless check-in/out
- Fire extinguishers
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
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