This was my favourite hostel out of all we stayed at in NZ. The bathrooms were not brand new but they were conveniently situated and clean. We liked the room, kitchen, living room and the terrace very much. The atmospehere was family and friendly and the place felt very cosy. We bought eggs from for breakfast that were just collected... More

A comfortable stay for my husband and daughter and I. Clean. Well equipped kitchen. Restaurant onsite if desired or 2 others within walking distance. As Hostel stays go, this was a good one. Would recommend and stay again.

I'd be tempted to say this place was like a home away from home, but in fact it was more like returning home, or at least staying with a close friend or relative! The hostel was very cozy with a friendly and laidback atmosphere. With a fire burning in the common area, and electric blankets (though I didn't need to... More

Specially if you go at the wintertime, is perfect, warm, and every beds have electric blanket. The owners are the most kindly people. Clean, tidy and comfortable, you also can watch movies and eat great caked hand made.

We ended up at the Lazy Cow after the pass was closed and - in the freezing weather - decided to splash out on a room instead of another night in the campervan. It was only $74 for a double, which was a steal. The place was warm and welcoming, with a wood burner and a huge selection of DVDs,... More

This place was amazing. We stayed by accident as we thought Murchison was where the Nelson Lakes originated from, but fell in love with the Lazy Cow. Great hospitality. Cake on arrival (well needed after a long day of driving), and a great home cooked meal (we had the cow Pie, which I highly recommend)! Good log fire and electric... More

wonderful place to stay - a family of 5 of us. Fantastic accommodation - clean and warm, cosy and friendly - definitely recommend to others and would absolutely stay ourselves again and again. Be sure to visit for a real 'kiwi' type experience of home... including homemade baking to greet you with... thanks for having us - we loved it... More

We stayed here for just one night (sadly) to break up the drive from Abel Tasman down to Franz Josef Glacier. This was our favourite accommodation in our whole month's trip in NZ. Makes a great stop over, whether you are staying in the area or just breaking up the drive. Rooms are very clean, tidy and extremely cosy with... More

lovely place. spacious rooms, clean and tidy. lots of games to play. helpful, friendly owners. well equipped kitchen. The owners cook an amazing dinner every night for very little money. It was so tasty. really lovely place.