• Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Offering free WiFi, Lakeside Backpackers offers accommodations in Queenstown, a 11-minute walk from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 4.9 miles from Queenstown Event Centre. The property is around 6.9 miles from Lake Wakatipu, 14 miles from Shotover River and 15 miles from The Remarkables. The property has a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Rooms have 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, 5 miles from Lakeside Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

VR Hotels and Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 8.3!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
6.8
Facilities
5.7
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.1
Value for money
6.3
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Queenstown
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Area info

Amenities of Lakeside Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
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
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Adults only
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Lakeside Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. That's about USD 150. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Lakeside Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a standard 3.15% surcharge - Applicable on all payments made through Credit Cards. 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 Backpackers has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Guests under the age of 18 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. You 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. 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 Backpackers has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Guests under the age of 18 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. You 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Lakeside Backpackers

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

    • Lakeside Backpackers is 2,150 feet from the center of Queenstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Lakeside Backpackers is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Lakeside Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.