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Absoloot Value Accommodation Reviews

50 Beach St, Queenstown, New Zealand

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92%Overall Rating

From 77 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 91%Security
  • 98%Location
  • 92%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 94%Cleanliness

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
  • Globetrotter : 20+ Reviews Added
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90%

Great hostel, very social and a lot of fun!

  • Globetrotter
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (23 reviews)


83%

The hostel is in a fantastic position. Unfortunately my mattress was very uncomfortable. Also I had Selected this hostel because it boasted double glazed windows that keep the noise from the street out. I had a room with a window onto the park and I could hear very clearly and loudly everything that was going on outside all through the night. I was nice to have an ensuite bathroom and the tv room is very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Excellent. Everything you'd expect from a good backpackers.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Ryan, thanks a lot for your review! Awesome photos you've got! See you again!

93%

Really nice hostel, the only thing is that the kitchen is pretty small.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


83%

Nice place to stay. Kitchen should be a bit bigger otherwise really good place. Would stay again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


87%

Wonderful time in Queenstown and with my roommates at the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Great location! Also, the staff was very friendly and the rooms were very up to date. All the rooms looked very clean. Nice social areas too. I would definitely stay there again. There is a decent kitchen too with free coffee and tea.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Awesome. Enough said.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Terimah kasih banyak guys! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Best regards from the AVA crew!

90%

Location is perfect. Had a private room with a private bath. Everything was clean and the staff were really helpful in figuring out what ever I asked about.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Very laid back environment, and were able to switch into same room as friends. it was a great stay. went to other hostels while we were there to visit friends and were happy to say we were staying at absoloot rather than the others!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Danika, will be posting some of the photos of you girls at the World Bar soon enough, check it out!! Cheers, AVA crew

100%

The hostel was great, it was definitely worth the money. The bathrooms are located in your room which is sweet. The staff cares about the cleanlieness of the place, and the location is unbeatable. We had incredible views from our room. If you're looking for a super chill place to stay, this is it. And you get great discounts at the World Bar!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Chelsea, glad you enjoyed your stay! You know where to stay your next time around! Cheers, AVA crew

100%

Awesome stay, rooms are so comfortable, private bathroom for each, kitchen could be little bit better but still not bad at all, location couldn't be better, 1mn to the lake, 1mn to the bars. Staff friendly and finally good, free and unlimited Wi-Fi ! Stay there is a good choice !

  • Avid Traveller
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your words Oscar, we hope you had a great time in Queenstown, feel free to add us on Facebook so we can keep you updated with what's going on in town! Cheers, the AvA team

100%

We booked a double private with on suite and although this is a hostel the standard of the room was better than some hotels we have stayed at.. The place was very clean & tidy. The guy on the reception desk was extremely friendly & helpful & the location was brilliant. The only negative comment is that they say they have free parking, this is actually free street parking 2 blocks away, although we managed to get a space and after 7pm you can park in the loading bay outside until 8.30am.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Stephanie, thanks for your review! In regards of parking, we're looking into why is it displayed on HW's website as we don't have parking facilities at the hostel, although as you mentioned free, on-street parking is available on adjacent streets next to us! Hope to see you with us again when in Queenstown! Best regards!

100%

This was by far the best hostel I stayed at in New Zealand. The beds, even in the dorm rooms, made me feel like I was in a hotel. They kitchen was small, but manageable. The staff was very friendly, especially Gus! The location is right in the heart of downtown and right by the lake. There was lockers in the rooms and a small fridge as well! The common room upstairs and in the lobby made for great places for meeting people.


87%

Central, clean hostel with a bit of a party vibe. Free wifi, ensuite bathrooms and friendly staff. Small kitchen.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Great location, super friendly staff.. one of the best hostels i have ever stayed.. highly recommended..


93%

More like a hotel than a hostel. Fresh towels etc. I even had a double bed!. Very clean hostel and our 4-bed dorm had it's own bathroom and toilet and TV. Good facilities and free Wi-Fi. Staff very friendly. Just be aware that the TV room and kitchen are closed at 10pm to keep it quiet for guests. I think perhaps 11pm would be more appropriate, but I still appreciate the thought.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


100%

excellent staff, great location, clean rooms.. one of the best hostel i have ever been to. highly recommended..

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comments Raja! Hope to see you again in Queenstown!

100%

Loved this hostel, right in the centre of town, minutes away from food court, shops, nightclubs and activity places, cleaners came in every day, and internet was free, not limited. Laundry next door had easy access. Some bottom bunk beds were even double, which was a nice surprise. Would definitely recommend to others.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Really good Hostel, still feels really new. Free wifi. In the middle of Queenstown, so it's not the quietest place - but it's as good as it gets in the heart of Queenstown.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


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