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The Black Sheep Backpackers

Otago- Queenstown · New Zealand

13 Frankton RoadView location

8.4/10Excellent81 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.2/108.2
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About The Black Sheep Backpackers

With a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Skyline Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. This ski hostel is 0. 2 mi (0. 3 km) from Queenstown Ice Arena and 0. 3 mi (0. 5 km) from St Josephs Parish.

Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hostel, which also features a spa tub. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage.

Limited parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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With a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be steps from Queenstown Gardens and 3 minutes by foot from Queenstown Beach. This ski hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Queenstown Ice Arena and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Josephs Parish.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests are recommended to download the property's GOKI mobile app before check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out fee: NZD 15 (subject to availability)
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Queenstown Gardens 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Queenstown Beach 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Queenstown Ice Arena 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Church of St Peters 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cookie Time Cookie Bar 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Williams Cottage 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Queenstown Mall 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St Josephs Parish 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Skycity Queenstown Casino 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lake Wakatipu 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Toi o Tahuna 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
TSS Earnslaw Steamship 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Steamer Wharf 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Fear Factory Queenstown 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 24
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
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  • Library
  • Bikes available
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Picnic
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Ski pass
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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    BUNK BED

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    BUNK BED

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • Bed in dormitory MOUNTAIN VIEWBed in dormitory • MOUNTAIN VIEWBED.VN

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Bed in dormitory MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: BED.VN

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.FH

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: FAM.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory ECONOMYBed in dormitory • ECONOMYBED.EY

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    Bed in dormitory ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: BED.EY

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 40 m²DBL.ST

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    40 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    40 m²
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    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN
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    TWIN
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    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Black Sheep Backpackers

8.4
Excellent
81 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
50 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
T G A Buma
Room was next to a noisy laundry.
Campervans parked outside the room running engines that poured fumes into the room.
Toilet blocked overflowing.
Cheap but very average
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Verified traveler
Black sheep is a friendly, well-maintained and very professional outfit, offering a great facility for budget-conscious travellers. The location is excellent but parking is a hassle as it is on-street. The best time to find a space is around 5.00 p.m. The staff are delightful and the beds are very comfortable. I would definitely come back.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Colleen
Staff very helpful. Close to town
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Vincent
nice and close to the town centre
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
John
Well maintained Hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Cody
Staff was amazing and a nice clean spot
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2025
Amanda
Really great amenenties with the sauna, hot tub and bikes. Room and bathrooms clean. Wall are thin so heard a lot of walking around and movement but the hotel does a good job of strongly reminding everyone to be quiet during sleeping hours and everyone was curteous about that. Great location. Nice staff and early drop off of luggage was allowed which was helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Nicholas
The Black sheep backpackers was incredible. The staff are friendly and professional. The facilities were excellent. The dorm rooms are clean with ample storage and a privacy curtain. The beds were comfortable and warm during the winter season. The kitchen has everything you could need to prepare your meals. There is good storage for food in the fridge and a place for dry goods. The hot tub and sauna are real assets. Great after a day skiing biking or hiking or just to relax. Above all, the highlight to this property is the people you meet. All ages and backgrounds are welcome and mingle to share experiences and make new memories. Don’t hesitate. Book this hostel. You won’t be disappointed. 😊
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Bernadette
The keyless code system worked well. Staff were friendly and helpful. Comfortable, good facilities, and very convenient to the centre of town and bus routes
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2024
Lee
Although there were 2 bathrooms I found them to not have enough hanging space, bathroom benches were small and often wet to put anything on. Had to use toilet paper to wipe dry, no paper towels. The second shower offered no privacy to change or dress or shelf to put shampoo etc on
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2024
Bogard
Great to have bike hire for free. Very useful
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2024
Zachary
When booking our reservation, there were definitely a few potentially concerning reviews, but frankly I have to wonder if those people understood they were booking at a hostel. The overall experience was quite good -- my partner and I stayed in one of the private rooms and while it was a nice stay. Bed was quality, good black-out blinds for the windows. Heater was very effective. Helpful friendly staff.

Objectively, the fact that you have to go outside and walk a bit to access the bathroom and the bathroom needs a keycode to enter becomes a bit annoying, but you do not need your phone to enter the bathroom as one reviewer seemed to think.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Deann
One annoying thing was that the sauna ‘wasn’t working’ the whole time I was there and I was there for 7 days
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2024
Jeannette
Well, the staff was very lovely, and all the areas very well cleaned. Close to town and the price absolutely worth it.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2024
Shari
Clean, organized, great location!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
Shari
The person at the front desk was super nice, the facility was super clean with nice amenities.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2024
Victoria
We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in Queenstown. The location was close to the Queenstown gardens and to many nice restaurants and shopping. We also rented bikes from the hostel and biked all around the Frankton Arm. The hot tub and outdoor seating were a bonus as well!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2023
Verified traveler
Private room was good size and comfortable, but there was nowhere to hang a towel. Would’ve been good to have a socket by the bed and a lamp in the room. Hostel itself has nice facilities - good kitchen for cooking, big communal lounge area which always has someone in it, outdoor tables, clean bathrooms and showers. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is close to town but a short walk up a hill. There were a lot of long term stays which did make the social vibe a bit different and maybe not so geared towards solo travellers just passing through for a few days, although everyone I spoke to was really nice.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2023
Alice
Was a really great time spent at black sheep 👍😉
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Mar 2023
Verified traveler

Loud with issues - Very Nice staff

Super nice staff in a convenient area.

Unfortunately noise was a frequent issue- be it door slamming, drinking, people wrestling at night, blasting music etc.

Broken hot tub not fixed the week I was there, kitchen burners not working well, Wi-Fi unable to keep up with the demand on it.

The staff are quite helpful and really pleasant- the accommodation is lacking in many areas unfortunately so I cannot recommend it overall.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2023
Monica
location great but felt for what our room was ,was somewhat overpriced
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2022
Kyla
Very clean, staff are welcoming and friendly.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2022
Sivam
Good value for money
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2022
Keely
Great backpackers, cosy lounge area, good kitchen, we stayed for one night but were really impressed with the facilities including a free dinner if you wanted it. Super close to town.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Rooms were great, kids loved the beds
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Outside hot tub was a bonus. It was cheap in price but understandably...rooms are tiny, advertised free parking but this refers to \"find your own on the street\", advertised as \"family room\" but no toilet or bathroom as picture lead me to believe and bunks had no safety rails for the kids, lounge room full of foreigners lying over furniture talking innappropriately so not child friendly, stated no drinking after 830pm but everyone was. Friendly and helpful staff and cheap...get what you pay i guess
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2021
Verified traveler
I loved the friendly staff and clean facilities
I thought the double bed was quite uncomfortable and it was very noisy until late, think someone was cleaning very late at night as well
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Clean rooms. Lovely and helpful staff.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
We enjoyed our time at The Black Sheep, close to town, friendly staff and very good amenities. The family room was very good and having the little bar fridge in the room was awesome. A bit bummed we missed out on the spa though but that was us just getting back too late.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2021
Jonathan

Goos value

Loud place but great location
Self
2/10
Poor
04 Jan 2021
Lokesh
Creaking floor boards all around the room, slamming doors, dorm rooms around double rooms and lots of teenagers around didn't help our stay at this property. I wouldn't recommend it to people needing a quiet family/couple stay at this place.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2020
Mark

Good location


Very friendly staff. Good location.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Dec 2020
Mark

Meh...

The advertised shower only in the room is false. They should have clearly indicated that they only have shared a
Shower. Also, this is the first backpacker or motel i went to that required the guest to return the sheets and pillow cases at thereception upon checkout. The room was not soundproof at all - this is another false advert. But it was clean though. We also did not get any toiletries - it was supposed to be provided as per advertised.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2020
Verified traveler
Staff were great - welcoming and easy to ask information
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2020
Sheen Jheen

Great Place

The place was clean and the staffs were friendly and helpful. Overall it was a great stay. Will stay here again for sure the next time we go back to Queenstown.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2020
Verified traveler
Its value for money stay at this place.But the utensils there were not that good..fridge was overloaded with people good and it was smelling allot....but overall staff is great and friendly .
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
22 Oct 2020
Verified traveler

The room is Ok for the price that we paid. Bathroom/shower in the second floor is mouldy and need to pix the ceiling. But there staff is so friendly and nice. Lovely staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2020
dajoma
The Staff was really lovely and helpful. Excellent location, close to town. The room was okay and the Toilet was clean.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2020
Nicky
I was very impressed with the lodge. I was dubious staying in a backpackers (I am nearly 60) but was impressed from the moment walking in. The place is clean, comfortable, has parking, spa pool, great kitchen and laundry facilities. My bed was very comfy, nice sheets and warm as toast when those radiators came on. Great for wet ski gear. The showers were powerful and hot, the ablution area was spotlessly clean. Well done Black Sheep, I will certainly book here again
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2019
José Alfredo

Amazing stay

This is a great place to stay while visiting Queenstown, this was my first solo trip and obviously I’ve heard some weird stuff about hostels, I was hoping to stay at some weird crazy place but it was actually more than what I expected! Cool installations, nice and respectful people while I stayed there, the only thing I would’ve loved is the staff promoting more group parties, it was kinda dead, not really a hostel to make friends I would say, it’s close to everything so car is not needed unless you want to do activities that require driving. Overall a great experience.
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
It was very unique & had everything we wanted! Just disappointing that we were overbooked by expedia & the hostel wasn’t good at accommodating us with the situation we were in.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2018
Sandra

Great place in great location

This was one of my favorite backpakers in New Zealand. Trendy place in great location close to restaurants. There were 3 of us and we got our own clean 3 bedroom. Unfortunately we didn’t have time to use it but computer/lounge area looked so comfy after a long day touring town.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2018
Howard

Right on the button !

Friendly backpacker right next to the park, gardens and just a couple of minutes walk from the town centre.
Hard to beat the location.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2018
Laura

Best youth hostel i've ever stayed in

This was by far the best youth hostel I've ever stayed in. It was so clean, modern, quiet, wi-fi worked, room was large sized, kitchen was so organised and clean. The location is great, can easily walk in to the centre of town. Scored free parking out the front too!
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2025
Kenji
スタッフはフレンドリーで立地も街の中心に近く便利でした。
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Chun Yin
No hot water for shower in the morning
Business
6/10
Pleasant
29 Nov 2024
Mayumi
夜になるとスタッフがいないため、ハメをはずすゲスト。
また、チェックインがミッドナイト
2時以降で4時近く迄ガサガサと騒音が止まらない。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2024
Fumi
クイーンズタウン中心部から徒歩10分程度、空港から市内のシャトルバスの停留所から徒歩5分と非常に便利なロケーションにあります。初めてこの手の施設を利用したので最初使い方には戸惑いましたがスタッフさんが丁寧に教えてくれます。（専用のアプリをダウンロードしてチェックイン、ルームキーやお風呂のキーも、そのアプリに表示される形です）
共用のキッチンは広く、フライパンや色々なものが揃っています。（電子レンジやポットなどもあります。コーヒー・紅茶はfreeです）
共用のシャワーバスとトイレは一緒になっていて、脱衣所がないので最初どうしようかな、と？思いましたが手洗い場をうまく使って乗り切りました。シャワーバスの左右にはフックがあり物が掛けられるようになってます。そこに着替えなどが入る袋をかけておくと便利かもしれません。ドライヤーは備え付けがあるので便利です。かなりオススメです！
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2024
yingdi
公共区域还行，床有点小，热水不好调
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Natalia
Muy bien ubicado
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