1. staff very unfriendly- all just backpackers on a power trip 2. refused to give me clean towels even though i was staying for 9 nights 3. staying in the girls only dorm however male cleaners came in without even knocking 4. we paid $6 more a night that others in our dorm 5. false advertising (same at all bases)-... more

location is very central however the rooms are dirty. The first room we were given smells of sick therefore we upgated to the girls only dorm with was slightly nicer but in on of the lockers there was a empty wine bottles and cans that looked liked they been there for weeks. The showers are cold and only last a... more

I have never had such a bad night sleep. This place has a terrible design. Noise seems to just be amplified right through the building and you hear every slamming door and conversation in the corridoor. Reception staff appear to have no interest and it's a slow process t get your key. There are nightclubs and under our room (104)... more

If you do not care about noise, this is the place to be. It is bascially the party people hostel and very very busy. No matter which room you are in, you hear the booming music from the bar below, and once it stops about 2 AM, everyone comes back to their rooms and causes a ruckus. If you are... more

I did a survey for a company regarding staying at Discovery Lodge/Disco Lodge/Base as it is affectionately known here in Queenstown. I stayed one nite and surfice to say... it is now our shoulder season and a lot quieter than usual so there wasn't a whole lot of people, it wasn't crowed and the bar was not noisey. The accommodation... more

Stayed in an 8 bed dorm, was really clean and tidy and even had its own balcony to smoke out.! Beds were great and each had its own light for reading. Altitude bar downstairs was pretty sweet and had yum cheap food and lots of drink specials. I didnt find noise to be an issue but thats probably coz I... more

We were looking for the best value backpackers in Queenstown...and this was it. I t was a great value party place...exactly what we were looking for. DO NOT stay here if you are looking for a quiet, romantic time in Queenstown. This place is a top of the range backpackers. We had a great time and stay. more

My partner and I stayed at Discovery Lodge for one night in January. The reception was crazy-busy when we got there, but were pleasantly surprised by our large, clean double room. Unfortunately, our window faced the restaurants next door and all we could smell in our room was the odour of frying onions. Also there is a nightclub on the... more

Wonderful location and friendly staff. My husband and I stayed in an ensuite room for a ski holiday. The beds were far too bouncy and we ended up putting the mattresses on the floor. We were woken up most nights by drunks in the corridors or out on the street. Luckily we were so tired from skiing it didn't really... more