About this property

Situated in Queenstown, 700 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, The Black Sheep Backpackers boasts a hot tub and multiple storage spaces including ski storage. Guests can enjoy multiple social events on site. The Black Sheep Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV with DVD player is featured in private rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The dormitory rooms feature pod beds with a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy. There is a shared kitchen at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and cycling. The hostel also offers free use of bicycles. Shotover River is 1.6 km from The Black Sheep Backpackers, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 6 km away. Queenstown Airport is 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
6 bunk beds
or
8 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    Japan Japan
    Staff very very good and very flexible in helping me when I broke my leg on holiday.
  • Daniel
    Japan Japan
    Staff were very flexible and very helpful when I broke my leg during my holiday.
  • Erica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to check in and was a reasonable price especially for a good location
  • Lara
    Germany Germany
    Beds are comfortable and cubicles allow for privacy and good sleep. Clean facilities. Lovely staff. Great location, close to town but quieter than the hostels right in the centre of town
  • Emily
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Hot Tub all day, that's the what makes it better than the rest
  • Hayden
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good atmosphere and close to town, a good place to make friends
  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great accomodation perfect location with everything we needed
  • Amandeep
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Black sheep back paper staff very nice .and friendly talk with him . I’m stay with their happy.
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, comfortable bed and friendly staff. The sauna and spa pool were lovely touches.
  • Chia
    Malaysia Malaysia
    i like the environment, the cleanliness and kitchen is friendy zone

Property surroundings

House rules

The Black Sheep Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 380 is required on arrival. That's about £165. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the reception is open from 08:00 until 21:00. Late check-in is available until midnight/24:00. Please let the property know your expected time of arrival, in advance, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard.

Please note for bookings of 6 or more people, different policies and procedures apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please be aware that group bookings are required to leave a $50 deposit upon arrival which you will receive back if no damage to the property has been done.

Please note room number is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

All bookings with a value over $500 will be pre charged, they are still fully refundable if canceled outside of the standard free cancelation policy window.

We also have available towels available $10 deposit + $2 cleaning fee.

A damage deposit of NZD 380 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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