Our room (which was a converted garage :-), had everything we needed: private bathroom, kitchenette, table with chairs, a little heater to keep us warm, and cheerful colors. This lodge is on a hill, a few minutes from the center and we also had a view of Queenstown. The receptionists were nice and helpful. more

We spent one night here in a double bedroom with private bath (unit 9), for a total of NZ$65. The Hippo Lodge is a nice backpackers (aka hostel), with a friendly front desk staff. We did not use the communal areas or see the shared bedrooms, but everything on the grounds seemed well maintained and clean. Our double room with... more