Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers | Hostel in Te Anau

| 8.3 (2910 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: Parking, View, Oceanfront, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 2910 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.

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

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
Kate
Dec 5, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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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

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

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

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

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

General

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens

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
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Hairdryer

General

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

Kitchen

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

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

Bathroom

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