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The Black Sheep Backpackers

2.0 star property
Mountain hostel in Queenstown City Centre

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Spa tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rata - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Black Sheep Backpackers

Enjoy your visit to Queenstown with a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers. Guests can enjoy the spa tub or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests are recommended to download the property's GOKI mobile app before check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa tub
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Skiing nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel Queenstown
Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel
Black Sheep Backpackers Queenstown
Black Sheep Backpackers
The Black Sheep Backpackers Queenstown
The Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Black Sheep Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Black Sheep Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Black Sheep Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Sheep Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 15 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Black Sheep Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (7-min walk) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (9-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Black Sheep Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. The Black Sheep Backpackers also has a garden.
What's the area around The Black Sheep Backpackers like?
The Black Sheep Backpackers is located near Queenstown Beach in Queenstown City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens and 5 minutes' walk from Queenstown Mall.

The Black Sheep Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

TAKEUCHI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

When booking our reservation, there were definitely a few potentially concerning reviews, but frankly I have to wonder if those people understood they were booking at a hostel. The overall experience was quite good -- my partner and I stayed in one of the private rooms and while it was a nice stay. Bed was quality, good black-out blinds for the windows. Heater was very effective. Helpful friendly staff. Objectively, the fact that you have to go outside and walk a bit to access the bathroom and the bathroom needs a keycode to enter becomes a bit annoying, but you do not need your phone to enter the bathroom as one reviewer seemed to think.
Zachary, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One annoying thing was that the sauna ‘wasn’t working’ the whole time I was there and I was there for 7 days
Deann, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Well, the staff was very lovely, and all the areas very well cleaned. Close to town and the price absolutely worth it.
Jeannette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

YANHUA, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

janina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, organized, great location!
Shari, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The person at the front desk was super nice, the facility was super clean with nice amenities.
Shari, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in Queenstown. The location was close to the Queenstown gardens and to many nice restaurants and shopping. We also rented bikes from the hostel and biked all around the Frankton Arm. The hot tub and outdoor seating were a bonus as well!
Victoria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pauline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Private room was good size and comfortable, but there was nowhere to hang a towel. Would’ve been good to have a socket by the bed and a lamp in the room. Hostel itself has nice facilities - good kitchen for cooking, big communal lounge area which always has someone in it, outdoor tables, clean bathrooms and showers. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is close to town but a short walk up a hill. There were a lot of long term stays which did make the social vibe a bit different and maybe not so geared towards solo travellers just passing through for a few days, although everyone I spoke to was really nice.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was a really great time spent at black sheep 👍😉
Alice, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Loud with issues - Very Nice staff
Super nice staff in a convenient area. Unfortunately noise was a frequent issue- be it door slamming, drinking, people wrestling at night, blasting music etc. Broken hot tub not fixed the week I was there, kitchen burners not working well, Wi-Fi unable to keep up with the demand on it. The staff are quite helpful and really pleasant- the accommodation is lacking in many areas unfortunately so I cannot recommend it overall.
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

location great but felt for what our room was ,was somewhat overpriced
Monica, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, staff are welcoming and friendly.
Kyla, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value for money
Sivam, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great backpackers, cosy lounge area, good kitchen, we stayed for one night but were really impressed with the facilities including a free dinner if you wanted it. Super close to town.
Keely, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rooms were great, kids loved the beds
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Outside hot tub was a bonus. It was cheap in price but understandably...rooms are tiny, advertised free parking but this refers to "find your own on the street", advertised as "family room" but no toilet or bathroom as picture lead me to believe and bunks had no safety rails for the kids, lounge room full of foreigners lying over furniture talking innappropriately so not child friendly, stated no drinking after 830pm but everyone was. Friendly and helpful staff and cheap...get what you pay i guess
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

I loved the friendly staff and clean facilities I thought the double bed was quite uncomfortable and it was very noisy until late, think someone was cleaning very late at night as well
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean rooms. Lovely and helpful staff.
1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

We enjoyed our time at The Black Sheep, close to town, friendly staff and very good amenities. The family room was very good and having the little bar fridge in the room was awesome. A bit bummed we missed out on the spa though but that was us just getting back too late.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review