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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.

Check Room Availability

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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C
CharleneauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"Cheap - great location"

5.0

Fantastic location, close enough to walk into town and to access all activities. Great views. Bed was comfortable and showers were hot with good water pressure.

Old building, poor maintenance, poor standard of cleaning, poor security. Old bunks - impossible for anyone to get down from top one without waking whole room.

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daqingnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"應該好好收拾"

1.0

地理位置好

衛生條件,床鋪不結實,廚房設備不乾淨,休息間不方便

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ErikaesES
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 5, 2026

"Good"

4.0

Location

All was very dirty, bathroom and kitchen included

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C
CharleneauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 4, 2026

"Good"

5.0

Location.

You get what you pay for - cheap and nasty. Bed was comfortable though and location is amazing.

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VarunnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"Disappointed this also happens in NEW ZEALAND"

1.0

Only the location very close to lake view and town centre

Room was very smelly and dirty, very old carpet, walls were peeling off paint, toilets and shower were in bad condition, no cleanliness in kitchen, common area . I felt like living in a one of old rundown place in my entire life . No safety rails on the top bed , no fire alarm, it is unsafe to live . I don’t know how council give permission to run backpacker.

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SuenzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 1, 2026

"A crummy dump"

1.0

The only positive was a good location with a wonderful view , if you could see the view out of the dirty windows . Close to the bus to the airport. Though not a high price for the very basic private room , the unclean and low maintenance of the property , did not make it value for money

Everything ! The check in time was late at 3pm but our room was not cleaned till 4pm and a very basic clean . We had to remind the manager to have the room cleaned and infact the whole property needed a thorough clean . One of the other guests informed me that if we had not requested all the facilities to be cleaned , it wouldn't have been done. The room was very basic and all the facilities need a thorough clean with some major maintenance required e.g the shower areas needed replacing with bits peeling off .The worse New Zealanders backpackers I have stayed in

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CheeneynzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 1, 2026

"Nothing. We need refund of our bookings please for me and for my friends under my reservation please"

1.0

Nothing. We need refund of our bookings please for me and for my friends under my reservation please. I need my money back!

Nothing. We need refund of our bookings please for me and for my friends under my reservation please. I need my money back!

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H
HermanbeBE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 25, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

The location

The bathroom

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Julie KillerupdkDK
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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JustinebeBE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Trop rudimentaire"

5.0

La localisation

Lit superposé sans barrière Tâche sur mon drap de lit (aucun rechange dispo) Micro-onde brûlé de l'intérieur (?)

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