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7.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

14 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, nz

Stay In Tekapo Backpackers - main view

About the Property

Scenic Lakefront Location
Nestled in the picturesque Lake Tekapo, Stay In Tekapo Backpackers offers a serene escape with stunning views.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at our hostel is equipped with a kitchen, cable TV, and a shared bathroom for your convenience. Relax on the patio or whip up a meal in the shared kitchen during your stay.

Adventure Awaits
With skiing, cycling, and bike hire options nearby, there's no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy. Unleash your inner adventurer while exploring the beautiful surroundings.

Ready to experience a memorable stay in Lake Tekapo? Book your room at Stay In Tekapo Backpackers now!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Chapel/shrine
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

1. Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card. Please note that reception hours are 9am to 7pm daily. 2. Children below 5 years old is not allowed to stay in backpackers dorm although with parent. Lake Tekapo is surrounded by Alpine mountains which will be extremely cold depending on the weather. We suggest you bring more layers when you are planning to visit Tekapo from April to October. Kindly note that we are not able to cancel the booking due to natural disasters or road closures.Please 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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.2
Very Good447 verified reviews
AI Summary

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

Categories

Cleanliness6.5
Service7.5
Location9.0
Room Quality6.5
Amenities7.0
Value for Money8.0
Food and Beverage5.5
Overall Experience7.5

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D
DanielusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 28, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Location

Squeaky bed

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AmitnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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HalinacoCO
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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EmmausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 24, 2026

"not worth it."

4.0

Location was great. Having a skylight and seeing stars was nice.

Bathroom facilities were dirty. One had a flooding toilet. Bed had hair from previous guests. Bed was very uncomfortable. Overall felt unclean. Wish I had just slept in my car.

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RobynauAU
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Great location, basic, but okay for one night"

7.0

It was adequate for our one night stay at Lake Tekapo; easy walk to the local eateries and to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Quite spacious room; there were 3 of us in a family room that could sleep 7. Large well stocked kitchen for communal cooking.

Very hard to find the actual location. We hadn't realised it was part of the Tekapo Village Motel complex, so it took us a while to actually find where to check in. Thankfully we were on the ground level, we would have struggled getting our bags up the outside stairs to an upstairs room. It was very hot in the room and there was no air conditioning (only two heaters!) so it was a bit uncomfortable during the night, not being able to cool the room down. We managed to get parking close by which was helpful. Overall, it was okay for one night.

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RYOTAjpJP
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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JinyanauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2026

"下次不会再住了。"

8.0

地理位置非常优越。员工的服务还不错,殷勤肯帮助。 房型的设计没有通风系统。

公共的厨房太简陋、破旧了,而且哪里哪里都不太干净。

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Chris TgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Good"

5.0

Location and space in room

Kitchen not great

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MatthewgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"It is what it is"

2.0

Showers were ok

Probably our worst stay in NZ. Felt very unclean in the room, kitchen extremely unclean - wouldn’t cook or eat in there.

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Ah SeesgSG
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Good"

5.0
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