Spent two nights here in June 2008. The hostel is about 10 minutes walk from the center of Queenstown however it's at the top of a very steep hill so a good fitness level is required! We booked a double room which was in the White House, a small annexe of the side of the main hostel so can't comment... more

Very nice and clean. We hadn't our private bathroom, but it was tidy, so no problem! The host is very nice and helpful. Please note (for your leg) that it is on a hill respect to centre of town, but the view is beautiful! more

Our room (which was a converted garage :-), had everything we needed: private bathroom, kitchenette, table with chairs, a little heater to keep us warm, and cheerful colors. This lodge is on a hill, a few minutes from the center and we also had a view of Queenstown. The receptionists were nice and helpful. more

We spent one night here in a double bedroom with private bath (unit 9), for a total of NZ$65. The Hippo Lodge is a nice backpackers (aka hostel), with a friendly front desk staff. We did not use the communal areas or see the shared bedrooms, but everything on the grounds seemed well maintained and clean. Our double room with... more