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Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

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48-50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
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Excellent location
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good
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  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi

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Sun 16 Nov 2025
Mon 17 Nov 2025
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Facilities

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

Reviews

Scored 8.4
Rated very good
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money

Guests who stayed here loved:

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...”
Jenni
Australia Australia
“Comfortable, warm room and a very friendly greeting. Great view of the lake.”
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...”
Eric
Australia Australia
“Comfy rooms, very clean and hot showers. Service was incredible and everyone was very friendly. All the staff working deserve a pay rise for their efforts!”
Joanna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Super cute cabin, clean kitchen and bathroom facilities. Easy check in after hours.”
Liu
New Zealand New Zealand
“Good location, beautiful view from the lake. The receptionist is very friendly, helped me fixed my glasses so I could drive safely. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.”
Luís
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything perfekt 😍 Love it Even staff There so Kind and helpful Thank you 🤩 Will recommend this place 😍”
Tjan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friendly and understanding staff who accommodated to our request, comfortable ambience, good price, and good location!”
Anthony
Australia Australia
“Everything. Has parking, is warm, clean and good facilities, close to the lake and town. Has alot of facilities that looked great but for summer only”
Andrea
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room was really comfortable and warm (we did not stay at the shared backpackers, we had our own room). Have a lake view with a verandah outside. No kitchen in the room but...”

Single Bed in 6 Bed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 bunk bed

Towels/sheets (extra fee) Carpeted Toilet paper Heating Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Single Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

161 feet² Private bathroom Towels/sheets (extra fee) Carpeted Toilet paper Free WiFi

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

269 feet² Private bathroom Carpeted Toilet paper Heating Free WiFi

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Fits: 3 adults
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 large double bed

161 feet² Private bathroom Carpeted Toilet paper Heating Patio Refrigerator Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 2 bunk beds

Carpeted Toilet paper Heating Towels Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

215 feet² Carpeted Toilet paper Heating Towels Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Garden Cabin

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

Carpeted Heating Towels Socket near the bed Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Single Bed in Glamping Dorm

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

Towels/sheets (extra fee) Toilet paper Shower Toilet Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Double Room with Lake View

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed

269 feet² Private bathroom TV Toilet paper Heating Lake view Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Fits: 4 adults x 4
Beds: 4 single beds x 4

269 feet² Private bathroom Toilet paper Heating Socket near the bed Free WiFi

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Glamping Tent

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

161 feet² Toilet paper Heating Towels Socket near the bed Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Studio

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed

Entire studio 269 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Towels/sheets (extra fee) Carpeted Patio Refrigerator Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Double Room with Garden View

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

269 feet² Private bathroom Toilet paper Towels Shower Free WiFi

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Property surroundings

48-50 Lakefront Drive, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand
—Excellent location

Property description

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...

  • 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.
    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

  • Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds 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.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

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