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Base Queenstown

4.5 of 5
49 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand (Formerly Discovery Lodge)
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3.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Geoff Y
Bega, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Here are some reasons NOT to stay at this hostel- - You're looking for a quiet night - You want luxury and don't mind the price - You don't like people If you're one of these people, don't stay here, as you won't enjoy it. However, if you want you're typical "backpacker" experience, complete with meeting people, drinking at the... More

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EFirmo
Campinas, SP
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

Best location, good staff, good price. Walking distance for everything at Queenstown. Great value. More

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vegangela
Sydney, Australia
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We had a queen private room Pros: - Fast and easy check-in - Amazing location, right in the centre of town, walking distance to the waterfront and Fergburger Free breakfast (toast, cereal, juice, coffee) - View of mountains CONS: - Bed was very lumpy and uncomfortable, worst sleep in weeks - No electrical outlets in or near the bathroom -... More

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Natalie1900
London
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Stayed here as part of my stray tour with friends. Recpetion staff were ok, but the lift was broken when we first arrive and stray traveller stay on the top floor *thumbs down* but it was eventually fixed before we left. The room was a 6 bed dorm, relatively clean, with an ensuite shower and WC. There is a full... More

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R P
Dunedin, New Zealand
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The staff have absolutely no people skills, they're insulting, rude, antagonistic and generally don't give a s**t!! Highly over priced for what you actually get and if you want to check out early having paid for the extra night they'll refuse you a refund! The kitchen is absolutely DISGUSTING AND FILTHY!!! They have a nightclub underneath all their accomodation WHICH... More

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jkaust1
Byron Bay, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Overall really happy with our 2 nights stay here. The only downsides were that our fridge was smelly and needed a good clean, we had to spend half an hour trying to get towels, and the fan in the bathroom didn't work very well and the bathroom got very steamy. More

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Emjsc
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

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osalinda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

I travelled about New Zealand staying mostly in Base hostels, and I found that this one was of a very high quality. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, even at 6am. The reception is manned 24 hours a day, something which I find to be a very good thing! The rooms are the standard hostel fare, with 4 double... More

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