Hostel
 Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

Beachfront

48-50 Lakefront Drive, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1385 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very Good
1,385 reviews

Friendly staff, quiet lakefront location just a short walk or drive from town, and a nice comfortable en-suite room. Lovely 2-night stay while we went to visit Milford Sound!

Anne New Zealand

Great, quiet lakefront location. Comfortable bed and nice modern bathroom. Friendly staff.

Anne New Zealand

Great location, great facilities, comfy bed and very clean room.

Andra Canada

Amazing staff, view and rooms were tidy nice and modern

Tana New Zealand

The staff were amazing and very accomodating. One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. Incredible view and huge kitchen

George New Zealand

Really liked the spacious rooms. Kitchen and lounge were great.

Sarah New Zealand

Although tired and dated, it was very clean and good linen and towels provided. Full kitchen (dated) and large bathroom. We stayed 2 nites in studio room at rear of property. Sunny porch for afternoon bevvy. Quiet.plenty of parking right next to our unit.

Angela New Zealand

We were lucky enough to get an upgrade from shared bathroom to an ensuite. 🙂 Bed was super comfy - room was awesome and the facilities simply amazing. Sadly, due to the inclement weather we weren’t able to try out one of the outdoor bbq areas - but thy look great. Staff were friendly, and allowed us to store our motorbike gear the day we left while we were on a trip to the Glow worm Caves (must do trip by the way)until we returned. This is super service - Thanks The kitchen are a is huge, warm and well stocked with pots, pans etc. Happy to return & recommend to others

Brett New Zealand

Wonderful location right on the lake front. Very quick walk to the Main street. Very newly renovated en-suite and comfortably decorated room. Was always space in the kitchen to cook and nice to be able to sit outside to eat!

Kim New Zealand

The location is fantastic - 5mins walk to town in one direction and 5mins to the DOC offices in the other. The rooms are comfy, clean and well maintained. Our room had a shared kitchen and bathroom area, both of which were great. The staff are incredibly helpful and welcoming. You can also store bags if you're doing a multi day hike and don't want to carry everything with you.

Rob United Kingdom
8.4
Very Good
1,385 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Friendly staff, quiet lakefront location just a short walk or drive from town, and a nice comfortable en-suite room. Lovely 2-night stay while we went to visit Milford Sound!”
    Anne Anne New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great, quiet lakefront location. Comfortable bed and nice modern bathroom. Friendly staff.”
    Anne Anne New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great location, great facilities, comfy bed and very clean room.”
    Andra Andra Canada Canada
  • “Amazing staff, view and rooms were tidy nice and modern”
    Tana Tana New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The staff were amazing and very accomodating. One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. Incredible view and huge kitchen”
    George George New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Really liked the spacious rooms. Kitchen and lounge were great.”
    Sarah Sarah New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Although tired and dated, it was very clean and good linen and towels provided. Full kitchen (dated) and large bathroom. We stayed 2 nites in studio room at rear of property.”
    Angela Angela New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We were lucky enough to get an upgrade from shared bathroom to an ensuite. 🙂 Bed was super comfy - room was awesome and the facilities simply amazing.”
    Brett Brett New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Wonderful location right on the lake front. Very quick walk to the Main street. Very newly renovated en-suite and comfortably decorated room.”
    Kim Kim New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The location is fantastic - 5mins walk to town in one direction and 5mins to the DOC offices in the other. The rooms are comfy, clean and well maintained.”
    Rob Rob United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.6

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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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Te Anau, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 12, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Beachfront

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Te Anau, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good · 1,385 reviews
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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.6

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anne
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Friendly staff, quiet lakefront location just a short walk or drive from town, and a nice comfortable en-suite room. Lovely 2-night stay while we went to visit Milford Sound!”
  • Anne
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Great, quiet lakefront location. Comfortable bed and nice modern bathroom. Friendly staff.”
  • Andra
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location, great facilities, comfy bed and very clean room.”
  • T
    Tana
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Amazing staff, view and rooms were tidy nice and modern”
  • George
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The staff were amazing and very accomodating. One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. Incredible view and huge kitchen”
  • S
    Sarah
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Really liked the spacious rooms. Kitchen and lounge were great.”
  • Angela
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Although tired and dated, it was very clean and good linen and towels provided. Full kitchen (dated) and large bathroom. We stayed 2 nites in studio room at rear of property. Sunny porch for afternoon bevvy. Quiet.plenty of parking right next to our...”
  • Brett
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “We were lucky enough to get an upgrade from shared bathroom to an ensuite. 🙂 Bed was super comfy - room was awesome and the facilities simply amazing. Sadly, due to the inclement weather we weren’t able to try out one of the outdoor bbq areas - but...”
  • Kim
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Wonderful location right on the lake front. Very quick walk to the Main street. Very newly renovated en-suite and comfortably decorated room. Was always space in the kitchen to cook and nice to be able to sit outside to eat!”
  • Rob
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location is fantastic - 5mins walk to town in one direction and 5mins to the DOC offices in the other. The rooms are comfy, clean and well maintained. Our room had a shared kitchen and bathroom area, both of which were great. The staff are...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We have large storage lockers at our property. You can rent these lockers for $3 per day. The lockers are large enough for whole suitcases so you can store as much stuff as you want. Locks are available for purchase at reception if necessary.
    Answered on October 25, 2019
  • Hi, I may visit you for Kepler challenge on December. Thinking about a standard twin room. Does it have an access to laundry facility?
    Yes, we have laundry facilities. Thanks
    Answered on April 12, 2022
  • Hello, if I book 4 beds can I get them all in the same dorm with ensuite room ?
    Hi, Thank you for your message. We can arrange the 4 of you into the same dorm with ensuite, no problem! Kind regards, Annu
    Asked about: Single Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite • Answered on November 2, 2021
  • Hi there, how fast is the WiFi? Is it unlimited? Thanks
    Hi, our WiFi has a good speed at 260mbps download and it is unlimited.
    Answered on January 13, 2022
  • Hi do you have a room with twin beds
    Hi, We have a room with two single beds. Kind regards, Lakefront Backpackers
    Answered on December 29, 2021

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
    0.1 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    0.3 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema
    0.4 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park
    0.6 miles
  • Lake Henry
    0.7 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre
    0.8 miles
  • Kepler Track
    2.6 miles
  • Luxmore Jet
    11 miles
  • Manapouri
    11 miles
Closest Airports
  • Queenstown Airport
    56.8 miles
How to get to Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers from Queenstown Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Beachfront
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note for bookings of 8 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Group bookings of over 10 guests are not accepted at this property.

FAQs about Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers by:

    • Car 2h 10min

  • Check-in at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is 1,650 feet from the center of Te Anau.

  • The prices at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach