Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • SKYCITY Wharf Casino
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Steamer Wharf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪5 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

A stay at Lakeside Backpackers places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 15-minute walk of Skyline Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. .This hostel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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 with free parking, near Skyline Queenstown
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hostel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Airport shuttle available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NOPPORN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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