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The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Queenstown with free parking

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Dining
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Free self parking
Queen Room | Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room | Balcony

Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin Double Or Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Robins Rd, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Gondola - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Miss Lucy's Woodfired Pizza and Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Hostel near Onsen Hot Pools
At The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers, you can look forward to a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Toasters, stovetops, and heating

Languages

English

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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

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

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
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

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of CaddyShack City Mini Golf, Toi o Tahuna, and Kiwi and Birdlife Park. Queenstown Cemetery and Queenstown Mall are also within 10 minutes.

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The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 92 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Awesome location with lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Helpful and attentive staffing team
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

:)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Booked a Cabin which was clean and comfortable. Property short walk to town and also close to Fresh Choice Supermarket. Its a Back Packer so a few semi permanents but plenty of Kitchens and share bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Cute little cabin, staff were extra helpful. Other housemates were friendly and thoughtful. Easy walk to town right near the base of the chairlift.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Friendly place and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

The room has a very strong smell. The curtains are new with formaldehyde which will definitely hurt my health but they don’t want to change it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Showers were leaking downstairs but good otherwise
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

It was convenient to have a seperate cabin, but the bathrooms were a bit few. typicaly peopledon not understand the oncept of mopping the floor in the wet floor bathroom after thay have used it, so it was frequently wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Nice hostel with many friendly people in it. Stayed in the private cabin. Enough space, all I needed just next door in shared kitchen and bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Quite calm for a backpacker and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

It was a warm welkom and I stayed for a week, they put longstay together, so i got to know my roommates and they were very nice. I really enjoyed my week there. In the evening there were activities like bingonight, movienight, gamingchallenge etc. I had lucky with a free parkingplace but there are not many spots so that’s the only minor…
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Very good customer service and staff are very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

the staff were amazing. the convenience of a walk to town and a grocery store down the road. the views were amazing! Needs more bathroom facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Nice hotel, staff very friendly, room was clean, plenty of shared areas, easily walkable Only noticed it could use a couple more bathrooms/showers, but with as busy as the hotel was, we had to shower it was never more than a 5 minute wait. Definitely would stay here again! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

The property is in an amazing location. The wifi isn't great, a bit slow. Was noisy at night when we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

Quality of bathrooms was amazing, seemingly newly renovated. But bedroom distinctly smelt like mold and sweat so we had to deal with either the pungent smell or moths and mosquitoes. Bedroom lock was also broken, had to climb through the window one night as keys were not working. Daily kitchen and bathroom cleans happen every morning, which is great but it’s at an inconvenient time of 8am when you’d want to shower and use the kitchen before heading out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Decent room and beds, clean, friendly staff, and a fair price. Ramon the dog was extremely cute and an effective security pupper. I was sad not to have met the local kitty cats I was advised of, but you can't have everything :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

This was a great backpackers to stay at overall. The only thing I think needs to be noted is that I believe there was a leak in our "cabin". The room was musty smelling and at times the carpet felt damp.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Good stay here. Booked private room - was a seperate building outside with short walk into main building for bathroom and kitchen. All pretty clean - room was a bit heavy with smell or air freshener. Parking is tight but generally available. Easy walk into Queenstown (~15 min) for main sites/attractions in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10

You pay what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Really well located for the town centre. A 5-10 minute walk. Limited parking with street parking available. The room a compact cabin outside the main house. Comfortable bed. With a double and a single bunk up a vertical ladder. No air conditioning but windows provided adequate ventilation. The washroom is in the main block. So for the cabins facilities are outside but inside through a combination/ swipe card door. The bathroom of which could be found on all floors. So waiting wasn’t an issue generally. The atmosphere in the house is excellent. Young friendly group of travellers very active socially and welcoming made for a positive atmosphere. Unfortunately I am too old at 65 to be so active. Sleeping and security proved to be effective. For the cost convenience atmosphere and security you can’t go wrong. If I was 25-35 it’s perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024