Experience world-class service at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers
Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, 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 organise tours of Milford Sound and glow worm caves or go horse trekking. Transfers can be arranged.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Diana
Australia“Right on the lake, beautiful scenery. Private rooms with a bunk bed each. Shared kitchen and bathroom. This was very convenient as it meant we didn't have to exit the room in order to use either the kitchen or the toilet. Basic cooking utensils...” - Tjan
New Zealand“Friendly and understanding staff who accommodated to our request, comfortable ambience, good price, and good location!” 
Anthony Australia“Everything. Has parking, is warm, clean and good facilities, close to the lake and town. Has alot of facilities that looked great but for summer only”- Ashley
Singapore“Love how the room and toilets were clean and beds were pretty comfortable! Staff were friendly and very helpful!” - Kelsey Australia“Comfy and clean plenty of space in the big kitchen”
- Vanessa Australia“Great location, great price, had everything we needed and was comfortable”
Andrea New Zealand“Room was really comfortable and warm (we did not stay at the shared backpackers, we had our own room). Have a lake view with a verandah outside. No kitchen in the room but has a kettle and a mini fridge. Shared kitchen down the stairs. Has own...”- Natalie New Zealand“We stayed here as a group and the staff were great at accommodating us so we could stay in the same rooms. Facilities were great, super close to the town and easy to walk around. Great place to stay between doing great walks. We stayed at the...”
- Natalie New Zealand“The backpackers were great, especially after doing a great walk. The staff were super friendly and being able to leave our extra luggage when walking in lockers was a real plus! They were also super safe and secure so we weren’t worried about our...”
Lucia Australia“The location was nice. I really liked that you shared the bathroom with only one other room and the kitchen, as if it were in individual houses. Practically everything was very clean and pretty.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
