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The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Property class: 2

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A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A room with a large window, a wooden door, and a black metal cabinet.
A modern building with large windows, a wooden staircase, and a metal railing.
A modern wooden staircase leading to a black metal structure with large windows.
A modern room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $76
$66 nightly
$76 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Explore the area

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39 Robins Rd, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A compact, well-lit room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a door with hooks.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A compact, wooden interior with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing natural light.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A compact, well-lit cabin with bunk beds, a television, and a window providing a view of the outdoors.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a view of trees.

Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

A bunk bed with a geometric-patterned blue and white bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a trash bin.

Basic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a television on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Single Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

With a stay at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown Mini Golf and Queenstown Cemetery. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Toi o Tahuna and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kiwi Park.
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What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiwi Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beechtree - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rata - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fat Badgers Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers offers 11 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this hostel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Queenstown Lakes District Council will upgrade wastewater infrastructure on Robins Rd (where the hostel is located). Both lanes will be closed from Robins Rd up to Hamilton Rd (opposite the hostel) from mid-January to early April 2026. After Easter, traffic will switch to one lane until late May 2026. Vehicle access for affected properties will be via the northern end of Robins Rd (near Hamilton Rd). Work hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm, some Saturdays, and brief night works may occur.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking reservations are not accepted.

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Queenstown
Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Hostel
Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Queenstown
Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Queenstown
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 127 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well maintained, centrally located, front desk did an excellent job
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super close to city centre and supermarket! was so easy to walk where we needed to go! The staff were so lovely and we felt we could always just ask a question, it was warm, clean, and had all the things we needed for our weekend stay. would definitely stay here again 100% !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic dorm accommodation but comfortable enough and great communal facilities. Add in a spectacular setting and friendly staff and there really is nothing to grumble about here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good studio room for two people with all the needed amenities inside except the shared bathroom part which was outside the room premises in the main building which was a bit inconvenient. Great location nearby to Queenstown center. Overall good value was money!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small but clean room Kitchen and facilities great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Everything was comfortable and it is a short walk to the town center.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and staff worked hard to keep things clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location with lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay! The manager was very accommodating and nice. The room was great too! The place is also very close to most shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just a few minutes' walk to the central shopping area and waterfront. Very friendly and helpful staff who did a good job of cleaning the property. Unfortunately, many of the guests did NOT clean up after themselves around the kitchens and showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Not much onsite parking, good location for the price. Lots of part time staff trading a few hours of work for a free bed. Tiny room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed in the Deluxe Double Room, which gave me good privacy and my own bathroom. I was able to use the shared kitchen to microwave food, though it can get quite busy and crowded at times. The location is very convenient, within walking distance of the town center and Queenstown’s main attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly place and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gonzo was real friendly and helpful even though we arrived quite late.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I had the small, private room with a double bed, which was the way to go. Short walk to the bathroom. Shower had hot water with good pressure. Clerk was friendly and helpful at check in. Short walk into the center of town. Queenstown can be very expensive, this was a good alternative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private cabin with ensuite. It was fairly new and it was clean. We also had access to the shared kitchen which was handy. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the center.

It was very good. The hotel is cozy and quiet. It has good parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I had a great stay here, I stayed in a deluxe cabin and it was great! The amarmities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice! Really great place to stay on a budget too. Very nice location- you can walk right down to shops, hikes, and other fun activities. LOVED it! Would definitely book again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite calm for a backpacker and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service and staff are very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful and attentive staffing team
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025