Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

5-star property
5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 0508 053 286
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4.3 out of 5
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"Great location and very friendly staff. I have stayed there for 5 nights. I had private king room with the bathroom and the balcony. Room and bathroom ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 27 Aug 2018

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Hotel Description

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers puts you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from Lake Wakatipu and within a 10-minute stroll of Queenstown Gardens.

All 78 rooms feature WiFi and hairdryers.

This ski hostel offers a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a sauna, WiFi in public areas, and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-star Queenstown hostel include Skyline Gondola and Shotover Jet.

Combi/Twin Bunk Interior Room (Does Not Have Balcony)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$104 per night

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

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Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers ratings based on 97 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Everyone (78) Couples (17) Students (1) Family (1)
4 out of 5
Nice central location friendly staff would definitely come back

Posted by on 16 Jan 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Jan 2019 by Nomads Crew

Thank you for your feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again

4 out of 5
Excellent spot, close to everything. Basic, but very pleasant and comfortable.

Posted by on 28 Dec 2018

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4 out of 5
Fantastic room. Really clean and nicely appointed. Location was excellent. The only disappointment was an inability to control room temperature without going to reception for them to adjust it.

Posted by on 20 Dec 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Dec 2018 by Nomads Crew

Thank you for your review. We are looking into this issue in the new year and hopefully we can change our system within the hostel.

2 out of 5
Nice location, but very noisy at night. There is a lot of people in the summer in the street, so I did not find it was a good place to sleep

Posted by on 20 Dec 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Dec 2018 by Nomads Crew

Thank you for your feedback. Due to our location we are in the CBD so it is very central. All the best with your future travels

2 out of 5
Didn’t like how my room shared a belcony with the next room and was located above all the night clubs. You won’t get any sleep to after 3am.

Posted by on 18 Nov 2018

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4 out of 5
Great location and very friendly staff. I have stayed there for 5 nights. I had private king room with the bathroom and the balcony. Room and bathroom unfortunately are very small. Bed was comfortable. Shower was hot but the fan in the bathroom was very noisy. And there was no switch to turn it off.So there was constant noise coming from the bathroom. There was also no place to to put all your toiletries in the bathroom.

Posted by on 27 Aug 2018

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5 out of 5
Close to everything in town. Great staff and they were so helpful and accommodating. Room was comfortable, warm and quiet. Showers was great and warmed up quickly, especially after being outside in the cold. Wifi was automatically connected once set up. Only downside was the kitchen area. We didn't feel comfortable about using it appeared really dirty and messy. This is probably more about the guest using it and not cleaning it up. They left their rubbish, food scraps and dirty plates everywhere. When we first walked into the kitchen and the 4 big bins were overflowing onto the floor. The fridge stank of old rotten food and it was plain view of opening the fridge what the off food was. I don't know how to fix that, but it was really off putting.

Posted by , from Australia on 18 Aug 2018

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5 out of 5
Great location right in the heart of Queenstown. The staff were really helpful and great at getting you involved in so many activities. Easy place to make friends and enjoy your visit to the south island!

Posted by , from Australia on 8 Aug 2018

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2 out of 5
The Nomads only redeeming feature is that it is in the town centre which however means affordable parking is almost non existent. When checking in one gets the typical over exuberant false kiwi welcome which immediately alerts the customer to beware that they are in for a few nasties. Sure enough when one attempts to log on to the advertised 'free internet' from the bedroom there is no connection. Check with reception and you are told it is only available in the common areas. (Foyer -kitchen) As others reviewers have mentioned ,unless you are heavily sedated ,you cannot sleep on the mattresses supplied. After heading out for breakfast at 8:30 one finds that on there return they are locked out of their room as the key card for the door has been deactivated. Down to the foyer and join the queue to lodge a complaint which is greeted with much giggling and chortling by the two female receptionists. They would have to be on something. After the considerable wait the key card is reactivated followed by a stream of totally insincere apologies. When I finally checked out they were still laughing - complete contempt for the customer. I can't wait for the next oil price crisis to see these gouging businesses enjoy the massive downturn. For a few dollars more you will find there are far better places in Queenstown and with parking.

Posted by , from lake tekapo on 25 Jul 2018

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5 out of 5

Great central location

Clean, warm and tidy, short walking distance to everything

Posted by , from invercargill on 13 Jul 2018

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About the Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Location 5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300

Property Features

As a guest of Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you'll find a sauna, tour or ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A round-trip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers also features ski equipment storage, coffee/tea in common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Queenstown hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) (7.6 km / 4.7 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking:

Room Amenities

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers 78 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

  • Hairdryer
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 7 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Special check-in instructions:

24-hour airport shuttle service is available at scheduled times. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details.

Airport transport is offered at scheduled time 24 hours a day. Fees may apply. For details, please contact the property in advance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. No on-site parking is available.

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 4 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 4 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 4 per hour

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
  • Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
  • Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hotel Queenstown
  • Nomads Backpackers Hostel

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Backpacker property has been rated 5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®