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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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María JoséarAR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 15, 2026

"Fue una gran estadía!"

9.0

La ubicación es perfecta y el personal muy amable

Podría mejorar la limpieza de las áreas comunes

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EmilydeDE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 15, 2026

"Good"

3.0
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DomenghininzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 15, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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TiausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 12, 2026

"Good"

3.0
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AugustėauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 10, 2026

"Good"

4.0

No toilet paper, very dirty showers (full or hair), the beddings seemed like they were not washed... bad value for the money you pay.

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EllanzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 10, 2026

"incredibly mid."

4.0

location was nice.

showers were clogged with hair, no lock on the all female dorm, same access code to the building for everyone and looked like it hadn’t been changed in years, and 1 of the 2 toilets wasn’t working.

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ManinzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 7, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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ishannzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 7, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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JenaeusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 6, 2026

"Good overall. Removing the carpet and having a better routine with cleaning would make this accommodation much better. H"

6.0

Basically accommodations at a beautiful location. The bed was comfortable, and the female dormitory was filled with respectful ladies. It could be cleaner. Nick at the front desk was very accommodating with my parking needs. I would stay here again.

Showers need to have some sort of shower mat outside the door that doesn’t hold water and keeps the floor dry whenever you step out of the shower. I think the carpet in the rooms should be removed altogether. It would be easier to keep it cleaner without carpet. A few little fixing up of things and it would be much better.

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MeganauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 5, 2026

"You get what you pay for."

6.0

The room was spacious and it actually had pretty good facilities. Good kitchen and shared space. Lovely view over the lake.

The building is old and run down, and didn’t feel clean. I wasn’t sent any check in information and stood at the front of reception for 30 mins (no answer by after hours phone or via the booking.com messaging system) thinking I’d have to sleep on the street.

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