Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Experience world-class service at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms. All lounges at the property have lovely views of Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau. Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the property, including in the bedrooms. Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available. If you feel like exploring the surrounding areas, staff can help to organise tours of Milford Sound and glow worm caves or go horse trekking. Transfers can be arranged.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Te Anau, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aimee
Switzerland Switzerland
“Lovely hostel with nice variety of rooms and ideal location. Bathrooms in each room so no need to go outside, and really lovely kitchen and facilities”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Relaxing spot, beds very comfortable and the units we stayed in were renovated very nicely. Great shower pressure. Excellent location on the lakefront. Having hooks to hang things was useful too. Plenty of parking.”
Daniel
Australia Australia
“Great location with views of the lake, lots of natural light and funky interior. We only stayed for one night, so didn't use the hostel facilities. Short walk to centre of town, felt safe and comfortable.”
Cynthia
Australia Australia
“Great dorm rooms. No bunks, just proper beds. Bathroom facilities in each dorm is good. Kitchen is big with everything you might need. Parking is ok if you get in early enough. Lakefront is an extra bonus,”
Nóirín
New Zealand New Zealand
“The view, it’s tidy clean and love the outdoor areas.”
Rhys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are big, the location on the lakefront is stunning. I didn't use the common areas during my stay, but they looked well appointed and comfortable. Lovely outdoor spaces too to relax in and dry your...”
Jenni
Australia Australia
“Comfortable, warm room and a very friendly greeting. Great view of the lake.”
Leigh
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room clean and bed very comfortable. Good facilities and a good location. We thought it was very good value for the price”
Ellen
Ireland Ireland
“Very cosy and clean with a lovely lakeside view from the common room. And very kind staff, I want to give a special mention to Claudia who went above and beyond to help when I unexpectedly had to stay in Te Anau an extra two nights because of...”
Ellie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was great to only be sharing a bathroom and kitchen with one other room. The kitchen was well equipped and the check in process very quick, staff friendly.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note for bookings of 8 or more rooms require a 50% deposit 30 days prior to arrival and will not be refunded in case of cancellation and, the remaining balance will be taken 15 days prior arrival.

Children aged below 12 years are not allowed to in the property.

Please note that guests aged 18 years and under are not allowed in the 4 or 6-bed dormitories.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

The property's reception opening hours are daily until 20:00 and 19:00 in winter.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.