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

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

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Single Bed in 6 Bed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed

This is a single bed (in a bunk bed) in a dormitory room with 4-6 other guests. Linen/blankets are supplied. Towels are available for an additional charge.

Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Price US$113
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ewa
Australia Australia
“Great location. Excellent facilities. Very friendly staff. Exceptional value for money.”
Lia
Australia Australia
“Such a well set up affordable base to undertake the Great Walks of Fiordland. So convenient, great vibes and excellent value for money”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect stop over and/or base for hiking. Close to town centre. Clean and spacious and comfortable room. Good clean kitchen with lots of space for everyone! Large storage locker $5 a day which was great. Free parking. Good price.”
Jocelyne
United States United States
“Friendly staff, excellent accommodations for a reasonable price. Great location.”
Andrew
France France
“Super nice and friendly staff. great kitchen and facilities. super clean everywhere. 10/10 would recommend.”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly hostel Large comfortable dorm Large clean kitchen Outdoor spaces to enjoy the sun”
Ellen
Finland Finland
“A good sized studio for a couple staying for a few nights. The room was newly renovated so the kitchen and bathroom was in great condition.”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean and tidy. Staff were excellent - welcoming and genuine. We also had a lovely view of the lake and a nice balcony area.”
Willem
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great place to stay close to Milford Sound and right in town. Room was comfortable and the heater worked perfectly! We even had a shared kitchen which was a nice surprise. Staff is friendly and was able to accommodate me as I had to leave early...”
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”

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
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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.