Featuring free WiFi, Lakeside Backpackers offers accommodation in Queenstown, less than 1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre. The property is around 11 km from Lake Wakatipu, 23 km from Shotover River and 24 km from The Remarkables. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge. The rooms have bed linen. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Queenstown Lakes District Council, Fear Factory Queenstown and Queenstown Resort College. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 8 km from Lakeside Backpackers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

VR Hotels and Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.1
Facilities
6.1
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Value for money
6.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Queenstown
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Lakeside Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Adult only
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. That's about £115. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 99
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Lakeside Backpackers

  • Check-in at Lakeside Backpackers is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Lakeside Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lakeside Backpackers is 700 yards from the centre of Queenstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lakeside Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):