Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

–Excellent location - show map
+94 photos
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

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
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 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Heiko
New Zealand New Zealand
“Well located about a 10min flat walk to shops. Easy parking off street. Rooms are very clean. I had a double bunk room to myself which was small but comfortable Recommend as a great value for money stay in Te Anau.”
Sagar
New Zealand New Zealand
“I loved my stay in a tent, as it was my first time. Although it was raining the whole night, I enjoyed my sleep with that little sound of raindrops.”
Tuckerh
Germany Germany
“Great facilities, clean kitchen, and large fridge for your food. Beds are regular beds (no bunk beds), so no worry of getting shook by the other person in the bunk beds. A plenty of on-premise and nearby street parkings.”
Nicola
Australia Australia
“Stayed 3 times over 2 weeks going in and out of the Great Walks. Beautiful comfortable rooms with everything you need. I stayed in the double room with bathroom which was lovely and the Lake view rooms on my second and third stays which I loved...”
A
New Zealand New Zealand
“A private kitchen for 3 rooms which is good. The room is clean and the bathroom is new.”
Sharon
Singapore Singapore
“The room was small but cosy. Everything was clean and service was great.”
Jacqui
Australia Australia
“Within walking distance of the drop off points for Home return”
Marije
Netherlands Netherlands
“Big kitchen with plenty of hobs. Lots of nice places to sit indoors and outside. Lounges overlook the lake. Roomy dorm. There was a storagedrawer big enough for a large suitcase under the bed, you could draw it out far enough that you could easily...”
Kathryn
Australia Australia
“Fantastic lake front location with a very comfortable room and little balcony. We stayed 5 nights and used the communal kitchen for breakfasts and some dinners which was very clean and had lots of storage and refrigeration. Breakfasts on our...”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location to join tour bus to Milford Sound, we stayed 1 night and returned to Queenstown. It’s been done recently so is tidy.”

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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.