Pinewood Queenstown

I stayed in a dormitory room, and it was clean, as was the shower room, so I felt very comfortable using the facilities. There are also shops within walking distance, so you can enjoy some shopping. It was an excellent location for a snowboarding base. I'd love to stay here again.

Beautiful Queenstown – a hotel that solves the parking dilemma. The location is great; you can park your car for free and walk everywhere. There are several buildings, so you won't know which one you'll be staying in. I booked for a short 3-night stay and made full use of the facilities. I plan to stay here again.

Disappointing compared to other hostels in New Zealand I stayed two nights at Pinewood Lodge and, unfortunately, it was one of my least favorite hostels during my trip to New Zealand. The main issue was the lack of facilities for the number of guests. There were only two toilets and two showers for about a dozen people, which often led to waiting times. The kitchen is very small, with little space to store food (practically only the refrigerator) and a rather limited selection of utensils and cooking equipment. The room was also very cold, despite the heating being turned up to maximum, which didn't make for very comfortable nights. The location is decent, but for my part, I'm glad I only stayed two nights. Given my experience in many other hostels in New Zealand, this one is unfortunately not among those I would prioritize recommending.

The triple room was a bit cramped; once we opened our suitcases, there was hardly any space left. The Wi-Fi in the room wasn't great either. Since you're in Queenstown, if you can afford it, I'd recommend finding a lake-view room on Airbnb. This hotel's location is tucked away in a valley, but it's only about a 15-minute walk to the town center.