Southern Laughter BackpackersvsThe Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Dairy Private Hotel scores significantly higher than Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers. The Dairy Private Hotel ranks #1 in Queenstown with accolades from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and oyster.com.
Southern Laughter Backpackers
4 Isle Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $14/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Baggage storage
- Fireplace
Rough Guide
"Split over three buildings with a surprisingly large variety of rooms and a free spa, this hostel makes up for not being flash by being friendly."
Lonely Planet
"The friendly staff, free vegie soup and spa pool should at least put a smile on your face." Full review
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
Isle and Brecon St, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"Something between an après-ski lodge and a boutique hotel, this cozy spot is a short, sharp drive uphill from central Queenstown."
Rough Guide
"The rooms (some with bathtubs) are well appointed and tastefully decorated in modern styles. Breakfast and afternoon tea are served in the original dairy."
Frommer's
"At the dairy, they feed you right... is an exercise in happy decadence." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Once a corner store, the Dairy is now a luxury B&B with 13 rooms packed with classy touches like designer bed linen, silk cushions and luxurious mohair rugs." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Dairy Private Hotel is a charming upper-middle-range boutique property with a modern farmhouse vibe and scenic views, located within a five-minute walk of downtown Queenstown." Full review
Frommer's
"Bedrooms have every swank amenity you could imagine from Molton Brown toiletries, to fluffy loaner robes to top-quality mattresses. The "premier" rooms have jaw dropping views of the Remarkables." Full review