About

Oxford Queenette Backpackers, OQB, is a budget hostel and backpacker accommodation in the picturesque town of Oxford at the edge of the Canterbury plains on South Island, New Zealand.

OQB is a small and cosy family-run and owner-operated hostel situated in the heart of the country township of Oxford – known as “the best little town in New Zealand”. Our brand new hostel is clean and welcoming. Housed in a newly refurbished building, with new beds, new kitchen equipment, and new bathrooms we offer a comfortable and affordable base for international and local travellers.

Check in: 2pm – 8pm later check in please email or call prior to arrival
Check out by 10am, later check out may OK depending on demand
Reception hours: 8am -8pm

For everybody's peace, health and safe stay:
1. No pet's allow keep in the building
2. No smoking inside the building
3. No washing after 8 pm
4. Guest read the fire safety notes
5. Guest keep H & S in mind, report any possible issue

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Parking
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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(7)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    6.0
  • Facilities
    8.0
Stayed in Mar 2025
8.6
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Anonymous
Female, 41+, England
Good, keenly priced and well equipped hostel.
Stayed in Nov 2022
9.4
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Liam
Male, 25-30, New Zealand
Great helpful staff that were happy to look after us after a long day of biking. Would highly recommend. great value for money.
Stayed in Nov 2022
10
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Anonymous
Couple, 31-40, England
A perfect stop between Kaikoura and Arthur's Pass. Nearby is the amazing Castle Hill Reserve. Hostel is clean and modern with everything we needed, and we got a great rate for the room too! Plus the owners are lovely.
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Location

33 Main Street, Oxford, New Zealand
0.1km from city centre