5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, New Zealand | (888) 962-8097
Excellent location, right in the town center and a block from the lake
Dorms for four to 12 guests, some with en-suite bathrooms
Private rooms with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and en-suite bathrooms
Large shared kitchen with gas stoves and lots of food storage
Lounge area with sofas, foosball table, and billiards
Four internet kiosks in the lobby for guest use
Free basic breakfast with tea and coffee included in room rates
On-site ski and luggage storage available
Convenience store located in the same building
Booking desk for arranging tours and activities
Multiple complaints of uncomfortable beds
Fee for Wi-Fi
No on-site parking available
Located in the heart of town, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is a swanky take on the typical youth hostel, with 80 rooms ranging from simple dorms for four to 12 guests plus en-suite private rooms on the top floor, each with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Amenities include a free basic breakfast, a large communal kitchen with gas stoves, and a huge lounge area with foosball and billiards. There are also internet kiosks in the bright lobby that guests can use for a fee, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, though this also costs extra. While it's a great option for those who want to stay in a hostel, travelers on a budget looking for private rooms may want to consider the budget-friendly Queenstown Motel Apartments nearby.
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Scene
Sleek take on the traditional youth hostel, with a lively atmosphere
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is a hostel through and through, though its a bit sleeker than what one might expect of a youth-focused budget property and attracts a smattering of families and older travelers, particularly because of its private rooms on the top floors. From the outside, it looks like a modern hotel, with a mix of glass windows and light-brick sections. The modern vibe continues inside the property, with a bright lobby furnished with a few leather sofas ringing a gas fireplace. Additional common areas include a lounge with big red sofas and a foosball and a billiards table plus a large dining area with benches and tables.
Location
Wonderful location in the center of town and just one block from the lake
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is located in the center of Queenstown, about a block from Lake Wakatipu and approximately a four-minute walk to the edge of Queenstown Gardens. Davies Park -- home of the Queenstown Events Center and Frankton Golf Course -- can be reached in about 12 minutes by car, while the airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Rooms
Private rooms and dorms that sleep up to 12 guests, some with en-suite bathrooms
Nomads offers both dorms with four to 12 beds and private rooms. The latter has en-suite bathrooms, and some of the dorms do too, although others share facilities in the hallways. Most dorms are mixed, though female-only dorms are available. Rooms are simply furnished, with metal-frame bunkbeds, small storage lockers for free guest use, and split air-conditioning units. Each bed has its own private reading light. Bathrooms are snug, with toilets, minuscule sinks, and glass shower stalls. Private rooms are located on the top floor and open up to a terrace with lovely town views. All of these units have either a king bed or two queens and feature hotel room-like amenities, including wet bars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and even mini-fridges, but their bathrooms are identical to those found in the dorms. Note that there have been complaints of uncomfortable beds.
Features
Huge kitchen, lounge with foosball and billiards, Wi-Fi (for a fee), and free breakfast
Nomads shines when it comes to its heaps of facilities, including a travel desk, free luggage and ski storage, a sauna, a cinema room, a large guest laundry room, and a huge communal kitchen with tons of food storage space plus a large communal food preparation bay with multiple gas stoves. A basic breakfast with hot tea and coffee is served daily, free of charge. There's also a large dining area with long tables suitable for big groups, plus a lounge with foosball and billiards. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property for a nominal fee, and there are four internet kiosks for guest use.
