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 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

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.”
Bethany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“- Very clean and nicely decorated tipi that had all sorts of ways to keep you warm (blankets, electric blanket, radiator) - Bathroom right outside was clean and modern - Strong WiFi - Good kitchen with decent equipment (if a little tired)...”
Ewa
Australia Australia
“Great location. Excellent facilities. Very friendly staff. Exceptional value for money.”
Matilda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The glamping set up is lovely and very comfortable”
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.”
Elisa
Italy Italy
“Room are nice and clean. Perfect location just in front of the lake.”

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.