Lakeside Backpackers
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New ZealandShow on map
5.5491 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.1 out of 10, at 18a Lake Esplanade.
Stunning Lakeside Backpackers in Queenstown
Free WiFi and Prime Location: Lakeside Backpackers, located less than 1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, offers free WiFi and easy access to Queenstown's top attractions, including Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.
Comfortable Accommodation: The hostel provides rooms with shared bathrooms and some with kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Bed linen is included in all rooms, guaranteeing a cozy and hassle-free experience.
Convenient Amenities: Guests can enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socializing and meeting fellow travelers. With popular points of interest nearby and Queenstown Airport just 8 km away, Lakeside Backpackers is the ideal choice for your Queenstown adventure.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shared kitchen
- Lockers
- Adult only
Rooms
5.5
Guest rating
Rated 5.5 out of 10 by 491 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness3.6
- Service4.5
- Location8.1
- Rooms4.5
- Amenities5.6
- Value6.5
- Food & drink6.1
Guests mention
Great locationCompetitive pricing
Ma carlaPhilippinesLocation- no problem. Facilities- needs cleaning and upgrading.
Location was perfect.
Messy facilities- toiletries were all over the place in the bathroom including empty ones. the toilet paper always runs out quickly, the floors are squeaking. The kitchen - so messy. Needs to be…
AylaNew ZealandShared house, I like that there were limited beds so it was still comfortable even if it as busy
holes in walls, door had window wasnt covered very nicely, no parking available.
RachaelAustraliaFor the amount of money paid the amenities were not accurately disclosed.
Close to town.
We’re were the staff? We saw them when we were checking out at 9am Monday (2 days after we had arrived). Toilet paper was low supply on a Saturday afternoon, the cleaners were due on Monday.
The location…
FrancoNew ZealandNormal
Normal
Las escaleras
QuNew Zealand床该升级了
地理位置优越，有湖景
床是我住过最差的，还没有地方放东西
MichaelaNew ZealandNice view, good value for money.
Nice view
Bathroom was cramped
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 8.1 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Lakeside Backpackers
What time is check-in and check-out at Lakeside Backpackers?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Lakeside Backpackers allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Lakeside Backpackers have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Lakeside Backpackers?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Lakeside Backpackers?
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown.
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