Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

New Zealand , Fiordland
TE ANAU , Lakefront Drive, 48-50
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41 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Melissa

Don’t be put off by the backpacker property, the Lakeview rooms are terrific, very big with a great view and come with a mini fridge and kettle. The amenities are limited, just hand and body wash, and towels are limited, and no servicing, but for the price, the location is excellent, and the Lakeview rooms are totally separate from the backpacker dorms.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

frances

Building is very old.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Nick

Do not stay here, unless you want to stay at a Backpackers hostel/lodge. This isn't a hotel, but is charging hotel money (we booked 6 months ahead). No privacy, paper-thin walls (snoring first night, early start noise 2nd night), tea/coffee - no milk, small fridge, no housekeeping, no other stuff. Balcony is shared with 3 other \"Lake View Rooms\" so, no privacy. View of the lake mostly obscured by large trees and long veranda roof, but a lovely lake it is! It is a 5-min walk to town centre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Matthew

CLean rooms amd.linen. Great location. And room amenities.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Krista

The room was perfect. Clean, all amenities needed and the view of the lake from the deck was lovely.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Thomas

Great rooms with views of beautiful lake. Separate backpackers lodge had laundry facilities, barbecue area and kitchen.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Wayne

Convenient stay just outside the city centre for Te Anau. Room was spacious and had everything needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Diane

Very well laid out communal cooking, dining and lounge areas. Perfect place for affordable accommodation that is across from the lake and minutes from the town centre. This is the perfect place for young adults upwards, they clearly state no young children. My private ensuite room was very clean and comfortable with lake views and a blacony area. The only thing about my room is they need to fix the front facing window so you can open it especially as the weather warms up

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Kent

Our room had a fridge, but the shared kitchen off the reception is large and fully equipped. This is a good property for trekkers. Very convenient to the town.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2025

lynn

Ok property but not better than others

Decent property, close to everything.
Tv in room required a special app to use which we didn't have so no tv for two nights. Really, how expensive is basic cable?
The room was expensive for what we got.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Blair

Very comfortable place to stay! Beautiful lake views. Easy walk to restaurants and activities. We would love to come back !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2024

Ian

The tea and coffee provided in the room were poor- powdered with creamer and sugar. we'd prefer them unmixed and fresh milk to be available. Otherwise, good and a great outlook of the lake

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2024

Darlene

This is at the backpacker / hostel.

After booking the “loft” you get a message that you check in at the backpackers place. I thought this meant that they were short staffed and needed the backpackers reception to help out. Well, our room was at the backpackers’ place and located over the common area/kitchen. Walls in our room were thin so you can hear the conversations of others while they’re in the kitchen. There was a small wine fridge in our room which was a pleasant surprise. Faucet in bathroom was loose and the shower head hose was broken and sprayed everywhere. Would not stay here again because I’m not interested in staying at a backpackers’ hostel anymore at this point of my life.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2024

Ronald

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2024

Sarah

Conveniently located (near to tourist centre), very good value for money, good communal kitchen with facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2024

Jodi

We loved Te Anau. The loft was great. Comfortable bed. Nice decor. The community kitchen was well stocked with supplies and clean. We appreciated being able to do laundry. The property was well-located and peaceful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Stunning views

Everything was great except the comfort of the bed. Views stunning. Communal kitchen a great set up.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2023

Marilynn

This is a great place for backpackers. Internet very poor though and not great recycling/no organic waste composting or collection

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2023

Gordon

A great site for our post-Milford Track recovery night. A hot shower, comfortable bed, clean room and friendly staff. Easy access to restaurants and shopping.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Sarah

My stay at Lakewood Lofts in Te Anau was the highlight of my trip around New Zealand. This place is truly a gem! Situated right on the lake, the location couldn't be more perfect. The experience of watching the snowfall over the lake from the comfort of the Lofts was nothing short of magical. The serene and picturesque setting provided an unforgettable backdrop to our stay. Everything about Lakewood Lofts, from the warm and inviting atmosphere to the stunning natural beauty right at our doorstep, was absolutely wonderful. It's a rare find that offers a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty. I can't recommend it enough to anyone visiting Te Anau.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2023

John

On first arriving you think you’ve checked in to a backpackers, there’s multiple options at this property and each one is satisfactory for the price, we loved our room which was Greenstone room overlooked the lake and was very comfortable, for the price compared to other properties on Lakeside 10 out of 10.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Matthew

Beautiful room over looking the lake, big ensuite and cooking facilities downstairs

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

Kieran

Comfortable, well priced room.

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2023

Justin

Overall an ok stay. A bit of noise from the shared kitchen downstairs. The thing I'll remember though is that the shampoo/body wash in the shower was cut with water and almost no shampoo was left. That's super offputting. At that point don't provide any and have people provide their own.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2023

Mike

The shampoo was cut with water. Cringe.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Davi

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Comfortable, convenient and lovely view.

Very clean, easy walk into town and lovely view from the balcony.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Jack

Slightly poor sound insulation.otherwise all good

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2023

Gaylene

Not as advertised. More of a backpackers stay than a motel stay as expected.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

Shirley

The room was clean and warm with a good view of the lake

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2023

jim

clean and tidy and comfortable .Good spot

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2023

Andrew

These rooms are part of a a back Packers, right above the kitchen and recreation room hence the noise. You may or may not like the idea of it being part of a back Packers how ever you don't get to choose as the listing actively avoids any mention or photos that would alert you that it was a back Packers, the first you know is when you arrive. That being said it is a recently renovated decent sized room with a good view of the lake, it has a shared balcony, it could do with a fridge and a fan. Our stay was pleasant enough except for the the early banging and crashing from the kitchen below. Despite the great view it's way to expensive for what it is and I wouldn't stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2023

Crystal

Gorgeous lake view

Beautiful room with gorgeous balcony lake view. Totally enjoyed dinners on our balcony.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

Peter

We didnt realize when we booked here that it was also a backpackers property. We were impressed with the thought that had gone into the property. There was a lovely big communal kitchen for everyone to use, a lounge for people to sit in if they wanted to and our rooms were very comfortable and quiet. Was very impressed with the set up

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2023

John

Great location overlooking the lake.
Shared kitchen facilities good but cleanliness reliant upon other residents. Also noise at night reliant upon consideration of other residents.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

06 Feb 2023

Abhijit

This is not a hotel but rather four remodeled rooms above the reception/kitchen/patio hangout of a backpackers and clamping site. The rooms are nice, but if you are a light sleeper you’ll be kept up by the backpackers drinking and partying just below your front door til way past midnight and then woken up in the early morning as some guests cook and eat breakfast in the kitchen right there.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2023

Kaye

The room was fine. I would like to have known I was booking a room at a youth hostel at the time I made the booking with through Expedia, though, we didn't realize this until we arrived. It was quiet at night which was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2022

DROR

Beautiful amazing simple location

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

astrid

Clean room

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Apr 2025

Celia

Mediocre y la alarma de incendios suena

El hotel es bastante malo. Sonó la alarma de incendios en nuestra habitación estando durmiendo a las 21.00 horas, a las 2.00 horas y a las 6.00 horas. No nos dejó dormir en toda la noche. No compréis en este hotel. Hay muchas otras opciones en la ciudad cerca del lago.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2025

Diem-Trang

Séjour confortable

Séjour confortable : nous avions choisi une chambre vue lac. Seul problème : un peu bruyant car cuisine commune juste en dessous

Partner