About

Our home, your home.

37 years of sharing our property to people from all over the world. Springfield, Smylies Stay is one of Springfield's oldest homes starting its history back in the 1870s as a guesthouse for the Bullock trains passing through. Set on just over one acre of grounds it offers plenty of space for rest and enjoyment and been extensively renovated with all modern backpacking facilities.choose from ensuites,motel units ,your own Cottage or a shared Hostel room

Our popular on-site Japanese restaurant is a hit with guests, please make sure you book just in case Keiko is having time off. We have an extensive English and Japanese library, plus DVDs available for the days you'd rather stay in.

Skiers love the ski tune up room and drying room, and we can arrange transfers to nearby fields. Our team can advise on where to go bouldering around Castle Hill, have climbing mats for rental and even a mini climbing wall to practice on!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Parking
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
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Reviews

10Superb(17)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Stayed in Oct 2025
10
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Kathryn
Female, 25-30, USA
Great place to stay for access to the Arthur’s pass area; the hostel was clean and had everything I needed - very friendly and helpful owners
Stayed in Nov 2024
10
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Yi
Female, 31-40, Malaysia
Colin is HILARIOUS and had made me felt so welcomed during my stay here! Loved the wall to ceiling bookshelf w lots of eng (and Japanese) books and manga, this is me nerd out hard :D cosy and all amenities is provided, would def come back without hesitation!
Stayed in May 2024
10
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Roxy
Female, 18-24, England
Lovely place, was. a bit sceptical as it had not many review but was pleasantly surprised lovely place, nice fireplace and kitchen. clearly a cared for hostel and you can use some of the climbing equipment, mats etc. Recommend to anyone in the area
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Location

5649 West Coast Road, Springfield, New Zealand
0.5km from city centre