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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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Verified GuestnzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"Worst ever"

1.0

Nothing at all

This was our worst place we stayed in these 5 weeks of travelling through the country. I know that in a place like queenstown you can get away with a lot because people want to be in queenstown anyway, but this was really bad. We were welcomed by a guy who was absolutely not friendly, didnt care about us, only about leaving in time. The room we booked we did not get so from a 4 bunk we were separated and 1 was put in the 4 bunk and the other 2 in the 6 bunk. So we asked how that was possible and he was like 'if you want to cancel then do it right now, I am leaving in 10 minutes.' Well there is not much you can do so last minute in high season so we stayed. The kitchen was disgusting, mold in the window frames, super dirty windows, uncomfortable beds, I didnt even have a duvet, only a kind of carpet to cover me with. Absolutely terrible.

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GlennzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 9, 2026

"Bad dirty shit hole"

1.0

Location

Very dirty and building in need of repair man on the reception was not friendly

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YukinoauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 31, 2026

"Good"

5.0
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German OjedaarAR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 29, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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CheeneynzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 26, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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FionaauAU
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 25, 2026

"Ok for 2 nights"

6.0

Location, comfortable beds

46 steps to carry our bags up. No electric jug in kitchen. Fridge half full of expired mouldy food. Broken chair in lounge. No flyscreens

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CelestnzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 24, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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ValdesnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 21, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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Floriano JimenezesES
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"No recomiendo el alojamiento ni por el precio si quiera"

1.0

Nada

Instalaciones pésimas, tienen parking pero solo para los que pagan por los apartamentos, las habitaciones pequeñas y sin intimidad, la cocina un asco, sucia, pequeña y poco almacenamiento, las duchas rebosaban el agua fuera cuando te duchabas, un mismo baño para todos. Estuve en una habitación con otro huésped que dejaba las cortinas abiertas por la noche, colgaba sus calcetines sucios y toallas del radiador, tenía todo el suelo lleno de mierda, hacía ruido y en general no respetaba nada. Pedí un reembolso de una misera noche y ni si quiera se dignaron a responderme. No lo recomiendo en absoluto ni por el precio que tiene. Merece más la pena pagar un poco más que meterte ahí.

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ErinzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 17, 2026

"Good"

2.0

部屋が暖かかった

二段ベッドの上段だったが柵がないため危ないと感じた。 プライバシーもない。 ベッドの近くに電源がないため不便。 シャワールーム、トイレ、洗面台が全て一緒になっているため、女性は特に使いにくく感じた。

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