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Reviews of The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

39 Robins Road, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand

#55 of 88 hotels in Queenstown

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 347 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    9.0
    very nice staying
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking car is underground and back the house, it is not easy to park the car.

    room is very cute and clean, there is a balcony, nice decorate!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    7.0
    Be careful, access with electronic system might not work well
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The access system is electronic with a bar code key. Unfortunately my key got a problem at night, so I wasn't able even to go to the toilet because the door of my room closed automatically. There is emergency number, I called it but none replied. Moreover, they close the kitchen at night and if you leave food inside the kitchen as they ask you and you wake up early as I did to go to Milford Sound, there is no way to take it. Again I called the night manager, but no reply.

    Good position, clean, safe, good price.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were cold

    Friendly staff and hostel dog!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilties weren't super modern and there were only 3 toilets, but I never had to wait for anyone so this didn't bother me.

    I really liked this hostel, there was a good vibe. The beds were comfy, there was abundant storage space in room. The staff are amazing, super friendly and helpful. There are 3 kitchens (so lots of cooking space) and lots of spaces to sit and socialise.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    8.0
    Great staff and Great location to the CBD
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The upper bunk bed sometimes makes a noise when you try to turn on either side, but other than that everythings great!

    Great staff and location wise to CBD is great!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    8.0
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mostly all good during my stay, maybe better dining area would be good

    Good hostel! Decent price and good set up.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    9.0
    Very nice family-like atmosphere :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The evening before I was supposed to check out, suddenly a different new guest opened the door of my (private) room with a room card and claimed she is checked-in for this room. I was surprised and shocked, but I knew I was right, so there was nothing to worry about for me. :) However, of course it was some kind of misunderstanding from the reception and I suppose the new guest then received the correct information about the room number and a correct room card. Nothing terrible, but also nothing I want to experience again. :D

    The hostel was very nice - perfect family-like atmosphere. It was quite a small house, but with 3 kitchens, 3 bathroom, living room and (I think) 4 rooms upstairs for the backpackers. I stayed in a private bedroom, which was fine. Comfortable bed, spacious balcony with seating and mountain view - very nice! I also liked the check-in process. Caitlin checked me in and then she showed me all the rooms and what is where. I liked it very much.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough bathrooms for the amount of people There were curtains on the bed that only covered half of it which is useless and mine had some suspicious stains on it

    It was a pretty good hostel, pretty quiet, the bathrooms were quite big and super clean. Staff was lovely, then even had an adorable little dog

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    9.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Look, cozy feeling, people.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    7.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On our floor there was only one toilet (there were more one or two stairs down). The mattress was quite thin I could feel the slatted base.

    Staff was very friendly. Kitchen was clean and bathrooms too. Enough space to cook and store food. Also liked the little curtain near the bed and that there was enough storage space in the rooms.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location and room is perfect.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough toilets and showers, was often waiting to use the shower or go to the toilet. Weird smell in the bathrooms and bedrooms, like bad cleaning supplies. Bike rental had no locks and not really rental, but just bikes available to use.

    Good location and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming, along with being accommodating with requests and questions. Nice lounge with TV and games.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    9.0
    Very easy and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent facilities for storing food and items, staff were friendly and helpful whenever needed. WiFi worked and beds were really comfy and each one had 2 plug sockets and a curtain so you could have privacy. Also it was super cheap and just a 10 minute walk (if that) from the centre of town. What's not to like?

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2023

    8.0
    Overall, I enjoyed my stay. Would go back there in a heartbeat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wasn't there long enough to dislike anything. I kept to myself and the places I did venture to were clean and quiet.

    The locality of the place was great. Quick walk into town. Couldn't hear the hustle and bustle that other places are able to.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    good beds with curtains and plugs, well equipped kitchen and not too busy as e.g. the nomads hostel. close to a supermarket

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got upgraded to a private unit outside which was great and the staff had their puppy in at the time and this dog was insanely cute!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good basic hostel accommodation in Queenstown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pretty good value for Queenstown which is generally very expensive. Good clean basic hostel style accommodation with good facilities.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location and clean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with more showers - there were usually queues for the bathrooms in the mornings and evenings.

    Nice room with veranda, friendly staff, clean and well equipped.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    8.0
    Just like a hostel is supposed to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tables in common area could use a good scrub.

    Everything a hostel needs was there, common area, fully equiped kitchen, enough space in fridges, clean bathrooms, laundry.... staff on check in was great with recommendations and very welcoming

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2022

    9.0
    A good place with good vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    would be good to have more bathrooms

    it's a good place with good vibes. 3 kitchen is convenient and the living room is comfy. room are tiny but comfy too.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Road and costruction.

    Proximity, thoughtful staff, efficient use of space--what hostel should provide for travelers.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was quite worn and sunken in and the bed creaked and made noise every move I made.

    Easy check-in process, even later in the day. The rooms were very quiet in the evening and night time. Two kitchens is also very nice to have available.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2022

    7.0
    met some fun people here, staff were very accomodating, probably quite good for a hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    unclean doonas? (found hairs) smelly in the rooms

    good kitchen and communal space. friendly vibes and good hospitality. great location. cheap

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen could have more appliances. When the kitchen is closed (because it's over a bedroom) then there's no access to a table with chairs to have dinner.

    The curtain in the bunk beds for more privacy.

    Stayed in October 2022

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