Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers | Hostel in Te Anau

| 8.3 (2938 Reviews) |   26 Bedrooms  7 Bathrooms  24 Guests
Te Anau Hostel | Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

26 Bedroom Hostel in Te Anau

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town center, 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 organize tours of Milford Sound and glow worm caves or go horse trekking. Transfers can be arranged.

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is located in Te Anau.

This 26 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Ocean View, Accessibility, Parking, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 2938 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Te Anau and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 26 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Te Anau. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers in Te Anau is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Street parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.81
Location:
9.47
Staff:
9.15
Facilities:
8.47
Comfort:
8.81
Cleanliness:
8.78
Harriet
Jan 18, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location. Good facilities in private room. Helpful staff. The cabins also look great.
Negative: Would Be great if the rooms were better described on booking.com especially Kea Cottage (which is great) and the cabins.
Summary: Lovely place to spend a night in Te Anau.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Bed in 6 Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Single Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Toilet paper

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware, Dining table, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 6 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Body soap

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Garden Cabin
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Garden Cabin

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Single Bed in Glamping Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens
Double Room with Lake View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Kitchen

Wine glasses

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 25 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Glamping Tent
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Body soap

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Deluxe King Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shampoo, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap

General

Reading light, Privacy curtain, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware, Dining table, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Double Room with Garden View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Garden View

Bathroom

Shampoo, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV

General

Reading light, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans
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