Sign In / Sign Up

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Hostel

39 Robins Road

hotel
hotel

Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

It was central, very warm and modern the facilities were excellent

Great location

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The room was fine, amazing living room

The room looks clean, but there are over 20 people sharing 3 bathrooms, so somet…

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Private cabin had everything we needed, super clean and comfortable

Good late check-in instruction, clean and good location

Friendly staff
7 mentions

The staff member who welcomed us and conversed with us during our stay was a gre…

Amazing hostel with a super warm, social vibe – you instantly feel welcome, and …

Parking available
2 mentions

The location is perfect, with free parking on site and roads around the hostel, …

The parking area is quite small, but we were still able to park when we arrived …

Overview

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers is located in Queenstown. Free WiFi access is available and you can enjoy mountain views from the rooms. At The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers you will find barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. The property offers free parking. The hostel is 500 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, 700 metres from Shotover River and 5.8 km from AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge.

Traveller reviews

J

Jasmine

couple

June 9, 2026

10

I stayed for a few nights in total the accom was great staff were INCREDIBLE!! Nice, welcoming and so helpful! I felt ve

It was central, very warm and modern the facilities were excellent

S

Stephen

couple

May 17, 2026

8

asI stated before in my last comment....it met our needs

The staff member who welcomed us and conversed with us during our stay was a great bloke. can't remember his name

C

Clare

solo_traveller

May 6, 2026

10

Great location. 5 minutes walk to town centre. Private cabin had everything we needed, super clean and comfortable.

Y

Yu-Hsuan

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

8

A budget place to stay a night in busy Queenstown

Good late check-in instruction, clean and good location

V

Vincent

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

10

Super friendly team, awesome vibes, best stay on my trip

Amazing hostel with a super warm, social vibe – you instantly feel welcome, and there’s always something going on, whether it’s games, bingo, movies, or just hanging out and chatting in the kitchen or common area. Everything is very clean (the kitchen is even cleaned several times a day), and the staff are incredibly helpful, offering great tips as well as their own discounts for restaurants, bars, and activities like the Skyline Gondola. The location is perfect, with free parking on site and roads around the hostel, and it’s about a 10-minute walk to the Skyline Gondola, the town center, and the harbor. I loved it so much that I came back again just a few days later!

H

Hannah

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

10

Everything - felt really cosy and sweet if you're looking for some home comfort in busy Queenstown!

N

niki

couple

April 25, 2026

6

The room was fine, amazing living room. Amazing location

H

hoi tung

extended_group

April 20, 2026

8

For this price in Queenstown, it’s pretty good.

The location is good — it’s close to the centre and within walking distance. The parking area is quite small, but we were still able to park when we arrived around 2 p.m., and got one of the last spots. The room looks clean, but there are over 20 people sharing 3 bathrooms, so sometimes you have to wait a long time, especially in the morning

R

Robert

couple

April 13, 2026

8

Convenient stay close to the centre of Queenstown

Great location, good amount of communal space. Beds in dorm were good size with plenty of storage and always clean.

Z

Zoe

solo_traveller

April 1, 2026

10

Clean, tidy, comfortable, great location, other backpackers were respectful and quiet, staff were helpful and friendly! Will definitely be back!

C

Cho

solo_traveller

March 14, 2026

8

Friendly staff

D

devina

solo_traveller

March 12, 2026

8

Amazing stay, and it’s really convenient to go to city

T

Tomas

couple

March 4, 2026

10

Amazing stay in Queenstown

Super great small room with a very nice view. Very close to the shared bathroom. All perfect.

D

Danila

solo_traveller

February 28, 2026

10

Privacy curtains, Clean spacious bathrooms, bathrooms as ensuit, a lot of storage in the dorms, comfy chill-out area, enough space in the kitchens, ideal location

M

Michal

solo_traveller

February 7, 2026

8

Good location, friendly staff

H

Hafford

solo_traveller

January 27, 2026

8

Location excellent

I

Isabelle

solo_traveller

January 25, 2026

5

Wouldn’t stay again

Good size under bed storage and enough space in kitchen

K

Katrina

couple

January 20, 2026

6

Great location but no parking

Good location. Walkable to everything

C

Cerys

solo_traveller

January 20, 2026

10

Great night manager, really comfy beds.

I turned up quite late to the hostel but the overnight manager was lovely. He showed me around the hostel and even let me use his charger when I didn’t have mine.

G

Grant

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

10

Matches the brochure.

Friendly helpful staff. Great location 5mins walk to town

Facilities

Activities

Skiing

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Safety & security

Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Services

Laundry, Vending machine (drinks), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage

Ski

Ski storage

Queen Room

This queen room features a balcony, a locker with power sockets and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom0
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

The twin/double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:34 PM

Price Watch

Email me price updates for Hotel The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers.

If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.

Enter your name
Enter your email

Write Review

Share your experience with other travellers.
Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)
Service
Rooms
Location
Loading...