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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Mountain View Backpackers

7 Russell St, Wanaka, nz

Mountain View Backpackers - main view

About the Property

Scenic Mountain Views and Adventure Await

Convenient Amenities: Mountain View Backpackers offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and a tour desk to assist guests in exploring Wanaka and its surroundings.

Outdoor Leisure: With a garden, sun terrace, and barbecue facilities, guests can relax and soak in the stunning mountain views after a day of outdoor activities.

Prime Location: Located just 2.1 km from Puzzling World and with easy access to hiking, skiing, and cycling spots, this hostel is the perfect base for adventure seekers.

Book now to experience the beauty of Wanaka at Mountain View Backpackers!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note from 28th of December to the 2nd of January you must be 20 years of age and older to stay at this propertyPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent423 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.2
Service9.0
Location9.0
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage8.5
Overall Experience8.6

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Matt2802gbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Great location, great vibe, lovely garden with two hammocks and plenty of table space to eat and socialize. Also the manager was very helpful and accommodating

The induction stoves in the kitchen are in need of an update

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JieusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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LuciapePE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 12, 2026

"No hay seguridad con tus cosas ahí porque las cabañas no tienen seguro lo mismo con tu comida"

5.0

Está muy bien ubicado la cocina siempre limpia Entiendo que es un backpackers pero 2 baños para 12 personas me pareció poco eran cabañas compartidas y que cualquiera entre o salga porque. L había seguro más que la puerta principal me parece peligroso

1. Pienso que no hay mucha seguridad, dejé una bolsa de galletas etiquetada y me dejaron 3 la manager se quedó viendo los videos de seguridad le dije que me avise si encontraba algo nunca 🙅🏻‍♀️ me avisó a nadie le importo tampoco no tengo problemas a si hubiera sido una pero me dejaron la bolsa casi vacía. Cero HONESTIDAD de la gente que reciben ahí para que están las cámaras entonces lo mismo con las cosas del lost and found del baño dejé mi shampoo y me lo vaciaron todo me di cuenta después y estaba en mi looker 2. Dejaron entrar a un viejo asqueroso que se tiró pedos toda la noche o tendría un problema intenstinal porque me lo encontré en la mañana y pujó para tirarse un pedo solo para que no me siente en el sillón realmente no sé qué clase de personas reciben

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FRASERnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 12, 2026

"Nice cosy and friendly place to stay"

9.0

Comfy beds, great location and a great place to meet others from all over the world.

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HONG YAcnCN
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 9, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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WaterworthauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 9, 2026

"I had a very pleasant stay for one week, very comfortable and homey."

9.0

Close to town Hub, walking distance to lake.

No curtains on beds.

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AlexanderdeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

all you need you get there. extremely clean

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JulietaauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Lo practico y funcional. Esta cerca de todo. Suprr limpio, iluminado, el personal muy profesional y atento. Muy bueno

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EllagbGB
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"Amazing hostel, but cleaning schedule needs work."

7.0

Had a nice homey feel. Dorms were really well kitted out. Social areas were really good.

The cleaning schedule baffled us completely. We understand of course that the hostel needs to be cleaned (and it was super clean!) but we were very confused about the logic of when they would clean. Our first two full days there, we had been on hikes the day before so got up a bit later than normal. On both days we were unable to use the bathroom between 9:30-10:45 (this seemed like a pretty illogical time to clean the bathroom and it was quite small so we didn’t understand why it took this long), this meant we couldn’t use the toilet, shower, do our teeth etc for over an hour after waking up. On both days then the kitchen was also blocked off from 10:45 till just before 12 for cleaning. Again this seemed very illogical - we wanted a tea and to have some breakfast but were unable to. On one evening we also had our dinner outside but then it got quite cold so we wanted to come inside but weren’t allowed to again because the kitchen was being cleaned and the front door was locked for the evening, so we were trapped in the garden in the cold while we had to wait for the kitchen to be cleaned again. We understood of course the need for cleaning, and we possibly should have tried to work out when to use the bathroom/kitchen to avoid cleaning times, but it just seemed crazy how long it took, how often they were being cleaned, and the times chosen to clean them. As there was only one kitchen, and one bathroom facility available to us, it would have been helpful at least to have been informed when they were being cleaned in advance, because then we could have tried to work out our schedule around it. Other than the cleaning situation though, we loved everything else about the hostel!

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MaxinechCH
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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