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Compare 11 Hostels in Drift Bay with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (586)
"Excellent facilities and service, awesome value for a hostel and right next to the town centre! "
The price is SAR 404
SAR 464 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
LyLo Queenstown

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (668)
"Great location! "
The price is SAR 340
SAR 391 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36)
"Really clean and felt super safe too. Bathrooms were spotless and felt super clean. Overall great experience! "
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Tahuna Pod Hostel

1.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171)
"Great pod accommodation. Fab staff and location. "
The price is SAR 370
SAR 426 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Tahuna Pod Hostel

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (115)
"The location of the hotel, the accommodations themselves and the staff were beyond exemplary, but Hotels.com was deplorable in its functions or rather its inability to perform its obligation to its customers and the hotel itself. I was locked out because Hotels.com did not deliver. The message to hotel had sent me with special instructions being required for check-in after 9 PM when I contacted Hotels.com I wasted two hours on a chat with them while they’ve berated me for making the mistake...
The price is SAR 420
SAR 482 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (254)
"Great location and comfortable beds! The staff are super nice and helpful (booked through a third party and there were some discrepancies but Haka House resolved them separately with the third party). Enough showers/bathrooms so we never had to wait. Only complaint is that our room was next to the lounge and that door is closed in the evenings (propped open during the day), which meant whenever ppl came and went at night, it kept slamming due to the door mechanism. Just bring ear plugs and...
The price is SAR 379
SAR 440 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Haka House Queenstown

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
"Friendly place and well kept"
The price is SAR 266
SAR 309 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (53)
"Although there were 2 bathrooms I found them to not have enough hanging space, bathroom benches were small and often wet to put anything on. Had to use toilet paper to wipe dry, no paper towels. The second shower offered no privacy to change or dress or shelf to put shampoo etc on"
The Black Sheep Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (9)
"It was a good place to stay for a night. "
The price is SAR 323
SAR 374 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Lakeside Backpackers

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Great Hostel, really clean and well organized for our after hours arrival. Had wished a bit more info on where to park due to no onsite parking available in the busy city centre of Queenstown."
Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Adventure Q2 Hostel

2.0 star property
Adventure Q2 Hostel
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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (910)
"Was nice modern accommodation. A lot of dust on carpet where it looked like they had just done a power point. Parking options are poor. You will get a ticket if parked on road without paying. Expensive parking."
The price is SAR 429
SAR 493 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1213)
"Walkable distance to town. Fabulous views. Very well equipped. Great stay. "
The price is SAR 527
SAR 607 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Peppers Beacon Queenstown

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1192)
"Walking distance from town.Breakfast options very clean modern rooms."
The price is SAR 572
SAR 658 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Drift Bay?
Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 59 inches.
What is there to see and do in Drift Bay?
Get out into nature with places like Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens, and Queenstown Beach. Cultural attractions include Queenstown Arts Centre, Toi o Tahuna, and Off The Wall Gallery. Locals like to shop at Queenstown Mall and Steamer Wharf.
What's the best way to get to and around Drift Bay while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Drift Bay in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away from the city center.