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5.5 / 10 Guest Rating

Lakeside Backpackers

18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, nz

Lakeside Backpackers - main view

About the Property

Stunning Lakeside Backpackers in Queenstown

Free WiFi and Prime Location: Lakeside Backpackers, located less than 1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, offers free WiFi and easy access to Queenstown's top attractions, including Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hostel provides rooms with shared bathrooms and some with kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Bed linen is included in all rooms, guaranteeing a cozy and hassle-free experience.

Convenient Amenities: Guests can enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socializing and meeting fellow travelers. With popular points of interest nearby and Queenstown Airport just 8 km away, Lakeside Backpackers is the ideal choice for your Queenstown adventure.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Laundry
Daily housekeeping
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
Lockers
Adult only

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that there is a 3.15% surcharge when all payments made through Visa card, Master card, and American Express using tap mode (including debit card). There is no surcharge on payments made using debit cards inserted or swiped at the POS machine & also no surcharge on payments made using EFTPOS cards. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Lakeside Backpackers in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that this Lakeside Backpackers has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Guests under the age of 18 years old can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Guests must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

5.5
Good487 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the competitive pricing.

Categories

Cleanliness3.6
Service4.5
Location8.1
Room Quality4.5
Amenities5.6
Value for Money6.5
Food and Beverage6.1
Overall Experience5.0

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MichaelanzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 12, 2026

"Nice view, good value for money."

5.0

Nice view

Bathroom was cramped

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JOHN F KERNYbrBR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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SofiaitIT
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Bellissima vista, luogo apparentemente malfamato ma in realtà sicuro. Per il prezzo ci sta."

7.0

Posizione molto bella, comodissima per raggiungere il centro e lontano dal casino, bellissima vista lago. Cucina e bagno hanno l'essenziale, compreso phon e padelle. Essendo in bassissima stagione (fine maggio) per due notti su tre sono stata l'unica ospite della stanza, ed è andata benissimo così.

La mancanza di chiave per la stanza mi ha causato un po' di stress la prima notte, non sapendo chi fossero gli altri ospiti. Per sicurezza ho bloccato comunque la porta verso mezzanotte, anche se c'era scritto di evitarlo. La mattina dopo ho chiesto in reception quante altre persone fossero presenti, e chi sarebbe venuto nella mia stanza. Il receptionist è stato molto disponibile e avere questo dato mi ha molto rasserenato. Il bagno dà l'idea di essere in un dormitorio per senza tetto, sporco negli angoli e con le pareti scrostate. Se si supera la bruttissima impressione che dà, per il resto funziona bene. Ammetto che l'ho trovato ok perché eravamo in bassa stagione e in totale non abbiamo superato le 5 persone contemporaneamente nell'appartamento. Non credo che in alta stagione con tutti e 15 i letti occupati sia gradevole come situazione.

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SafiagbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Don’t do it"

3.0

Actually nothing other than it was sizeabme

Our room smelt of stale wee with stains in the carpet, we only stayed for one night, we ended up accidentally leaving an AirPod and begged the staff multiple times to please post to an address in New Zealand where family are so they could ship it back to us in the uk, the messages repeatedly went ignored other than them telling us they have the AirPod and still have heard nothing and are ignoring messages

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Yu PeinzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Good"

5.0
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LopeznzNZ
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 23, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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lavagnanzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 17, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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melodyphPH
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 15, 2026

"Good"

6.0
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NatalieauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"It’s a hostel so you get what you pay for. It had everything we needed. Affordable for Queenstown."

6.0
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RobbienzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 1, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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