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The Black Sheep Backpackers

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8.6
Fabulous
663 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

Black Sheep Backpackers offers guests a convenient place to stay in the heart of picturesque Queenstown. Our central location is one of the sunniest in town and offers 360 views of the majestic local mountain ranges, including the famous Remarkables.

Black Sheep has a lot to offer guests including:
⭐ An awesome team of friendly staff who host loads of different social activities including free dinners, quiz nights, pamper nights, pot lucks and more!
⭐ GOKI app instead of pesky keys
⭐ NEW MATTRESSES
⭐ Sauna
⭐ NEW spa pool
⭐ Free bike hire
⭐ Unlimited WIFI
⭐ BBQ deck
⭐ Lounge with free netflix
⭐ Fireplace during the winter months
⭐ Free use of mac computers
⭐ Ski and luggage storage
⭐ Travel desk and advice to book your activities for you


With all the social events and array of communal areas, Blacksheep has repeatedly been called by guests the ‘easiest hostel to make friends in Queenstown’. So why not join in on the action by staying in one of our dorms, or check out our private double, twin, super king or triple rooms.

LOCATION: 13 Frankton Road.
🚶 Beside the historic Queenstown Gardens, just a couple of minutes walk from the lake front and center of town!
🚌 20 minute bus ride away from the Airport. The bus (called 1) comes every 15 minutes from the stop right outside the arrivals gate of Queenstown Airport and you get off at the Garden Court stop which is a 1 minute walk from Black Sheep.
🚗 15 minutes drive from the Airport. Black sheep also has free on-street car parking around the hostel.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Check in time: 3 pm onward.
Please notify the property in advance if arriving after 9pm.
Check out time: 10 am.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
❗ Please note that the number of people per room is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property, regardless of original booking request.
❗ Our standard cancellation policy is 72 hours. However, this excludes guests booking with our weekly rate (contact Blacksheep directly for access to this), new year bookings, discounted special or groups. These are all paid upfront and non refundable.
❗ No shows will be charged for the first night's stay
❗ Please note the additional fee for pre charging your card is 3.5%. If you wish to pay an alternative way you must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
❗ Our alcohol policy is no drinking onsite after 8:30pm (excluding special events periods where further restrictions are mirrored by the Queenstown Council).
❗ Persons who are not a guest of Black Sheep are not allowed to stay on the property. Any extra people will be charged and asked to leave immediately.
❗ The property has the rights to refuse any booking and bookings can be cancelled at the discretion of the property.

CANCELLATION POLICY
For regular bookings, if you cancel outside of 72 hours before your booking, you will not be charged.
For group bookings, new years bookings and weekly rates, see conditions below.
We do not provide refunds for weather events, travel delays or road closures. We recommend that you take out travel insurance for your vacation.

GROUP BOOKINGS
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Please note group bookings (6 or more) have to be booked directly and can be cancelled at the discretion of the property. Additionally, any bookings which are made separate that are deemed to be together can be charged as a group or cancelled by the discretion of The Black Sheep Backpackers.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 $50 CASH deposit per person on arrival is required as security deposit for the whole group (example.6 Adults x $50 = $300). This will be refunded during check-out upon no damages have occurred by the group during your stay.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Full payment is required at the time of making the reservation and it’s non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstance from this stage.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 One credit card on file per room as a security for hostel damages.

CAMPERVANS
🚐 Vans should not be more than 2.8 meters long.
🚐 We accept non-self contained vans as you have access to our bathroom facilities.
🚫 We do not accept motorhomes or tents.
🚫 Tables and hanging of clothes on the fences and within the hostel is not possible.
🚮 Dispose the rubbish properly and do not litter on the parking spaces.

ONLY FOR NEW YEAR’S PERIOD
🎆 5 night minimum stay required.
🎆 New year’s booking will be charged in full at the time of making the reservation, which are non-refundable and non-transferable.
🎆 We allow no one under the age of 18 for New Years 28/12 - 03/01.
🎆 I.D must be provided at check in. We accept a passport, driver’s license or HANZ 18+ card ONLY.
🎆 There will be a liquor ban in place mirroring the Queenstown Lakes District and alcohol cannot be consumed on the premises.

PAYMENT POLICY
Payments are non refundable within 72 hours of your booking.
Bookings under our weekly rate, discounted special or group bookings. These are all paid upfront and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
We accept EFTPOS and Credit card (Credit Card and international card have a 3.5% surcharge).
We do NOT Accept CASH
We also have towels available $10 deposit + $2 cleaning fee.

Reviews & Ratings

8.6
Fabulous
663 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.9
  • Location
    8.6
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Value for Money
    8.6
  • Facilities
    8.5

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Latest Reviews

5.1
Rating
Mar 14, 2024
Not a huge fan. Check in is really impersonal, it would be so easy for staff to do it with you and then it would make people feel Obote at ease and comfortable. The lounge area was silent and everyone on their phones. The hostel felt hostile and staff and tiny systems changes would make the place feel more friendly! No parking available (only 2 spaces not for vans) and surrounding streets were full on arrival. Pretty expensive. I go to hostels for social energy between van, but I shouldve van
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Female, 25-30
10
Superb
Mar 11, 2024
Great hostel and location, loved staying there.
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Male, 25-30
10
Superb
Mar 07, 2024
Staff is the best and helpful as can be found in queentown. They were awesome
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Male, 41+

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • BBQ
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Adaptors
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cooker
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Utensils
    • Dryer
    • Hot Tub
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Reading Light
    • Jobs Board
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Hair Dryers
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Microwave
    • Washing Machine
    • Sauna
    • Steam Room
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • Housekeeping
    • Express check-in / out
    • Internet café
    • Late check-out
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Vending Machines
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • DVD's
    • Board Games
    • Games Room
    • Wi-Fi

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