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
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Detached shared bathroom
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
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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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 94 reviews
10 - Excellent
43
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 94 reviews
8 - Good
34
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 94 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 94 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tahlia
15 July 2025
I had a great stay here, I stayed in a deluxe cabin and it was great! The amarmities
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.
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 :)
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…
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.
patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jordan
17 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in an amazing location. The wifi isn't great, a bit slow. Was noisy at night when we were there.
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.
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.
My Queen room absolutely with no sound proof at all,you can hear everything single conversation from next room and overall this place is pretty run down but staffs is very friendly.
The room smell of bleach so strong it sting your eyes. First night, the upper of the bunk bed where my friend sleeping fell into my head while in deep sleep. Bruises on my head and ear. $20 worth of our food went missing. The reception Emilia reassure to find it but when she saw us didn’t say a thing. I guess the location is accessible to shop the only thing we like.