Hostel Lakefront Lodge Backpackers
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
2 Lakeside Drive, 7990 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Great location - show map
amazing location and amazing view! so happy with our stay we doubled the length of our stay. Would highly recommend :)
New ZealandLoved our stay at Lakefront Lodge Backpackers. Was so warm inside we didn't even need heaters, on a -4 degree night. Beds were very comfy, great location. Had everything we needed and was a lovely place to stay for a night. Would really like to come back and stay again :)
New ZealandSuper friendly staff, new clean house right at the lake. Beautiful stay
GermanyThey provided us with a hottie! Very funny and clever signs in our room. Maps were provided and hiding kiwis.
AustraliaThe staff were super friendly and it was equipped with everything you need. It was warm and cozy and had a lovely fireplace with comfy couches.
New ZealandEverything was perfect and really good location! We got a better room for the same price and I forgot my watch in the bed, and if I was at the reception with the keys, they told me I forgot them there, so really fast. Amazing! Thank you!
Czech RepublicIt was slightly further from the village than we thought but made it better at see the beautiful stars. Great place good atmosphere
United KingdomModern and clean. Well organized. Happy that bunks included bedding and pillows :-)
United States of AmericaConvenient location, good value. Love love loved the tv area with the big couches and tons of pillows and blankets available.
United States of AmericaClean and tidy place, affordable, friendly check-in
New Zealand
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Neerali
New Zealand
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Kaitlin
New Zealand
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Julia
Germany
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Kelsey
Australia
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Nerida
New Zealand
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David
Czech Republic
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Jo
United Kingdom
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Margaret
United States of America
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Jamie
United States of America
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Angeline
New Zealand
Lakefront Lodge Backpackers is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town center. A free shuttle service is available to and from Lake Tekapo bus terminal.
The hostel is a 5-minute drive from Church of the Good Shephard and a 14-minute drive from Mt John University Observatory.
Guests can enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding areas including, canoeing, fishing, horse-riding, hiking and cycling. Bicycle hire is available.
All rooms have access to shared laundry and bathroom facilities. You can prepare a meal using the barbecue facilities available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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- Guests liked the kitchen facilities
- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
- Guests liked the view
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- Guests liked the view
- Guests recommend this area for sightseeing
See what guests loved the most:
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Neerali
New Zealand“amazing location and amazing view! so happy with our stay we doubled the length of our stay. Would highly recommend :)”
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Kaitlin
New Zealand
“Loved our stay at Lakefront Lodge Backpackers. Was so warm inside we didn't even need heaters, on a -4 degree night. Beds were very comfy, great location. Had everything we needed and was a lovely place to stay for a night. Would really like to come back and stay again :)” Read more
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Julia
Germany“Super friendly staff, new clean house right at the lake. Beautiful stay ”
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Kelsey
Australia“They provided us with a hottie! Very funny and clever signs in our room. Maps were provided and hiding kiwis.”
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Nerida
New Zealand
“The staff were super friendly and it was equipped with everything you need. It was warm and cozy and had a lovely fireplace with comfy couches.”
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David
Czech Republic“Everything was perfect and really good location! We got a better room for the same price and I forgot my watch in the bed, and if I was at the reception with the keys, they told me I forgot them there, so really fast. Amazing! Thank you!”
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Jo
United Kingdom“It was slightly further from the village than we thought but made it better at see the beautiful stars. Great place good atmosphere ”
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Margaret
United States of America“Modern and clean. Well organized. Happy that bunks included bedding and pillows :-)”
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Jamie
United States of America
“Convenient location, good value. Love love loved the tv area with the big couches and tons of pillows and blankets available. ”
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Angeline
New Zealand
“Clean and tidy place, affordable, friendly check-in”
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About Lakefront Lodge Backpackers
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Mt. Dobson10.7 miles
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Lake Lake Tekapo0.1 miles
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Amenities of Lakefront Lodge Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Skiing Off-site
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
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WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (free)
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Laundry
General
- Paid WiFi
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 2 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and up are allowed)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Lakefront Lodge Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Lakefront Lodge Backpackers
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Check-in at Lakefront Lodge Backpackers is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Lakefront Lodge Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Lakefront Lodge Backpackers (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Free parking
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Lakefront Lodge Backpackers is 0.7 miles from the center of Lake Tekapo.
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Lakefront Lodge Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Horseback riding
