18 Lake Esplanade, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
#86 of 86 hotels in Queenstown
Guests' ChoiceBased on 238 hostel reviews
5.9Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Location
8.5
Facilities
6.1
Staff
7.1
Value for money
6.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 August 2024
Johana
New ZealandThe room doesnt have key
View
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Gabrielle
AustraliaNot a very social vibe
Facilities were as expected, nothing fancy very basic but clean and comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Hannah
New ZealandSomehow the property had lost my booking so spent about 20 minutes trying to locate it which was frustrating. Also there was a man sleeping in the female only dorm which was strange and a bit confusing....
Location is great and really close walking distance to everything in town 👍🏻
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Venija
LatviaIt’s okay! :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Beach
New ZealandYou get what you pay for. The room was very basic, lights were too bright and no lamp in the room.
It was close to town, cheap, easy to access, comfortable and clean. Great place to crash after a night in town.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Jessica
AustraliaThe late check in wasn’t smooth. Couldn’t find a member of staff or even how to access the property during late check in. Thankfully found someone else in the same position as me who also couldn’t manage the property check in.
Clean bed linen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Taylor
United StatesThe room had a bit of an odour and the beds only had thin fleece blankets. Also there was only two toilets in the backpackers area -- I don't know if the other rooms had their own ensuites but I hope so. Also the kitchen is small so it would be very hard for more than one person/group to cook at a time.
The staff was really lovely and helped me with my bags without me even asking. The location is also excellent and walking distance to all of downtown with a nearby bus stop for the airport. Definitely a grat place if you are planning to be out for the majority of your stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Rebecca
New ZealandClean, good kitchen. Great location. OK value for price given that Queenstown is expensive.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Mark
New ZealandNo parking for backpackers
Near town
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Aiwu
ChinaI booked one room of four girls for one night, but a boy stayed in the room and he told me that it’s not his mistake….I think he was right. Because I just stayed 6–7 hours in here, so I didn’t ask why ….
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Callum
United KingdomI didn’t spend much time in the property other than to sleep so cannot comment fully.
Location is unreal!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Keane
New ZealandVery basic hostel but good value for your money
The location is great, literally a 2 minute walk to town
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
R
FinlandMy room was not ready when I went there after the check-in time and I had to wait 45 min in the kitchen / lobby to get the room. There was no chair, desk or tables in the room, just the beds.
Lake view and the lakefront was great. Location was close to the city center but not too close. It was quiet and peaceful and I slept well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Stella
AustriaLodge smelled a little weird. No mold though
Honestly I expected worse after reading the reviews. Staff was friendly and they "upgraded" me to an all female dorm upon arrival. Rooms and facilities were basic but sufficient.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Alistair
New ZealandTwo flights of stairs to the room. Rather run down, not many facilities
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Ben
United KingdomCouldn't check in until 4pm
Comfortable bed and a fantastic lake view- unsurprisingly!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Jessica
United StatesExpensive for a shared room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Ullah
New ZealandThe staff was very rude
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Dell-rennie
AustraliaVery narrow steps for the bunk beds, no railings on the too bunk- a little dangerous, gum is stuck on the bed
Close by to shops,
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Ilona
United KingdomNo staff on site for check in. Had to call a number and have manager come and meet me. Manager was then very brisk, ran up the stairs to the room, barely showed me around and left. Living space and kitchen quite small and not super clean.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Yilin
ChinaThere are no bars above the double bed, and it is easy to fall off if you are not careful
The window has a view of the lake
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Michael
New ZealandWhy does the private room door have a huge window in it? All the light from the corridor shines through the glass and ruins the chance of a good night's sleep.
Facilities were fine, location not bad
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Donitah
New ZealandThe showers are not very clean and small, and the kitchen and lounge need an upgrade. The lower bunk is quite tight and does not have much space to sit or move around. Height wise.
Location and the view was good. Price are OK for what is offered.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Ester
New ZealandLocation and prices
Stayed in July 2023
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