Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Queenstown

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6 Beds Female Dormitory | Living room
Living area
6 Beds Mixed Dormitory | Lake view
Twin Room
6 Beds Female Dormitory | Private kitchen

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • SKYCITY Wharf Casino
    4 min walk
  • Steamer Wharf
    4 min walk
  • Bazaar - Interactive Marketplace
    2 min walk
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Queenstown

Heart of Queenstown.At this Queenstown City Centre hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. Steamer Wharf and TSS Earnslaw Steamship are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk
  • Queenstown Beach - 6 min walk
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 11 min walk
  • Skyline Queenstown - 13 min walk
  • Queenstown Gardens - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Madam Woo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Backpackers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Queenstown
Lakeside Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lakeside Backpackers also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Queenstown hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Lakeside Backpackers offers 4 shared accommodations. This Queenstown hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Airport shuttle available

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lakeside Backpackers Queenstown
Lakeside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lakeside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Queenstown

Lakeside Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alexander, MIAMI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roome, kitchen and bathroom were dirty. Everything needs a deep cleaning..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No hospitality, before check in I wasn’t allowed to go to the toilet because it wasn’t check in time… weird
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uillians

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

DIEGO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hostel, the staff was really rude with me, I was asking for the manager or supervisor to complain about something and the guy that it was working was challenging me to do the complaint. I send an email to get some help but they didn’t reply to me. No space in the rooms to leave you luggage. Do not stay in this hostel

2/10 Terrible

Shaked

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last resort hostel
Went there only because I had no other option. It's far from the center and poorly maintained. I was offered hard drugs by the people who stayed there for a long time. Wouldn't go there, unless I have to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024