Lakeside Backpackers

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6.0
/10
Pleasant
23 reviews

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Jared

10.0
/ 10
Great value for money. Awesome location. Facilities are old and dated but certainly provided an authentic experience. Really appreciate the flexibility to check in late. Ideal if you are in transit after a hike and need a one night lay over.
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18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand, 9300

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18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand, 9300
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General


In Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre)

Location


A stay at Lakeside Backpackers places you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from Lake Wakatipu and 4 minutes by foot from SKYCITY Wharf Casino. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fear Factory Queenstown and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Toi o Tahuna.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lake Wakatipu - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
SKYCITY Wharf Casino - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Steamer Wharf - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Fear Factory Queenstown - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Queenstown Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Toi o Tahuna - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Skycity Queenstown Casino - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Underwater Observatory - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Queenstown Mall - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Williams Cottage - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cookie Time Cookie Bar - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Church of St Peters - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Queenstown Mini Golf - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest major airport is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi

Facilities


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.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Rooms


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.

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Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area

General

  • Microwave (shared)
  • Refrigerator (shared)
  • Smoking area

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Lakeside Backpackers

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 19:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
, The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 19:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Lakeside Backpackers
4
Another facilities in Lakeside Backpackers
TV lounge, Barbecue, Picnic area, Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared)

Frequently asked question in Lakeside Backpackers

What are available facilities at Lakeside Backpackers?
There are top facilites at Lakeside Backpackers such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at Lakeside Backpackers?
Check-in time at Lakeside Backpackers is staring from 15:00 - 19:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 10:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking. Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of Lakeside Backpackers?
Lakeside Backpackers is officially classified as a 2.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many rooms are available at Lakeside Backpackers?
Lakeside Backpackers has 4 rooms in total.

More Reviews from Other Guests in Lakeside Backpackers

6.0
Pleasant
From 23 reviews
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5.6

Room Comfort

5.6

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6.0

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Corrina
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Room had no shelf, hooks, or anything to put my things on. Security non-existent!
Aimee
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Very basic. Old, and could do with some love
Hritvik Arjun
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Extremely filthy, an absolute waste of money. The staff is not good and doesn’t show any concern of keeping the property clean and tidy. It smells, has no ventilation system and is not at all good considering the location. I would never recommend staying here.
Jared
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great value for money. Awesome location. Facilities are old and dated but certainly provided an authentic experience. Really appreciate the flexibility to check in late. Ideal if you are in transit after a hike and need a one night lay over.
Simon
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Sadly, backpacker accommodation in Queenstown seems to have sunk to a lowest common denominator. Clean but scruffy and unloved, would not be tolerated if there were any options. Compare with AKL... One issue is that many residents are there long-term while working, not the typical travelling backpacker clientel.
Qingyi
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I didn’t get email back about late checking. But some young man was there helping me to get key and carried my luggage up to the two staircases.
Sophia
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room and living spaces were overall clean but the bathroom was not so much. The only light in the bathroom with the toilet was burnt out for the 4 days I was there and the 2nd toilet was out of order. The shower stalls were not the cleanest and the drains would not drain the best causing them to fill up and overflow if you didn't pay attention. The oven also does not work. I did cancel my nights at another hostel and stayed here 2 extra nights as I did feel very safe and street parking was overall decent. I would stay here again. A good price for what you get.
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brooke
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Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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Blanket was full of hair that was not mine
Wai Shun Wilson
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There's no on site parking for backpacker room even the app says "parking included". It's a dirty hostel but for the price and location you get what your paying for. I wouldn't stay there for more than just a sleep over night.
T G A Buma
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

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Very run down and neglected property. But in a prime location. I would say the building will soon be bulldozed, so current operators are doing zero maintainence. Dirty and mouldy. Kitchen/Dining filthy. Kitchen sink tap fallen off. Absolute scum hole. Not recommended. Don’t know why Hotel.com lists this place. It is very substandard.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

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So I stayed in a dorm. You are required to sign a sheet that says they aren't responsible for stolen items, however to get to the dorms it's a code that is laminated on the front counter so probably never changes and then there are no locks on the doors and no lockers in the room. They charge you to use the lockers in the small common area. So to me that is wrong to make guest sign something when anyone can walk in and take something of yours as the security is very low. Upon arrival I was told that I couldn't use the parking lot and I had to park on street (very busy street and it would have taken hours to find a free street parking spot. ) I had to show them on hotels.com where it said I could park on site and they did let me as long as they didn't need the spot. So it worked out. The kitchen was okay. It's really only as clean as the people using it leave it. Wasn't super clean, it wasn't well stocked but not scarce either. I stayed one night and it worked for that. I literally only booked here because of the advertised free parking. (So read carefully they may not offer the free parking option in the future)
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Dominic
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a good place to stay for a night.
Alexander
4.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Roome, kitchen and bathroom were dirty. Everything needs a deep cleaning..
Federico
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No hospitality, before check in I wasn’t allowed to go to the toilet because it wasn’t check in time… weird
Uillians
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good
DIEGO
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Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 160 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
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Shaked
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 188 week(s) ago

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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.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

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位置極佳, 價錢平. 呢個價錢就冇得要求咁多
Bärbel
6.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Preis Leistung stimmt definitv. Die Betten waren bequem . Uns war die Küche nicht sauber genug. Essen wollten wir da nicht sind aber sonst auch eher im Motel und das vielleicht nicht gewöhnt.
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6.0
Pleasant
From 23 reviews
Cleanliness

5.6

Room Comfort

5.6

Service and Facilites

6.0

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Traveler Reviews Lakeside Backpackers

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Corrina
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room had no shelf, hooks, or anything to put my things on. Security non-existent!
Aimee
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very basic. Old, and could do with some love
Hritvik Arjun
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Extremely filthy, an absolute waste of money. The staff is not good and doesn’t show any concern of keeping the property clean and tidy. It smells, has no ventilation system and is not at all good considering the location. I would never recommend staying here.
Jared
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great value for money. Awesome location. Facilities are old and dated but certainly provided an authentic experience. Really appreciate the flexibility to check in late. Ideal if you are in transit after a hike and need a one night lay over.
Simon
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Sadly, backpacker accommodation in Queenstown seems to have sunk to a lowest common denominator. Clean but scruffy and unloved, would not be tolerated if there were any options. Compare with AKL... One issue is that many residents are there long-term while working, not the typical travelling backpacker clientel.
Qingyi
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I didn’t get email back about late checking. But some young man was there helping me to get key and carried my luggage up to the two staircases.
Sophia
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room and living spaces were overall clean but the bathroom was not so much. The only light in the bathroom with the toilet was burnt out for the 4 days I was there and the 2nd toilet was out of order. The shower stalls were not the cleanest and the drains would not drain the best causing them to fill up and overflow if you didn't pay attention. The oven also does not work. I did cancel my nights at another hostel and stayed here 2 extra nights as I did feel very safe and street parking was overall decent. I would stay here again. A good price for what you get.
Read More
brooke
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Blanket was full of hair that was not mine
Wai Shun Wilson
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There's no on site parking for backpacker room even the app says "parking included". It's a dirty hostel but for the price and location you get what your paying for. I wouldn't stay there for more than just a sleep over night.
T G A Buma
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very run down and neglected property. But in a prime location. I would say the building will soon be bulldozed, so current operators are doing zero maintainence. Dirty and mouldy. Kitchen/Dining filthy. Kitchen sink tap fallen off. Absolute scum hole. Not recommended. Don’t know why Hotel.com lists this place. It is very substandard.
Read More
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

So I stayed in a dorm. You are required to sign a sheet that says they aren't responsible for stolen items, however to get to the dorms it's a code that is laminated on the front counter so probably never changes and then there are no locks on the doors and no lockers in the room. They charge you to use the lockers in the small common area. So to me that is wrong to make guest sign something when anyone can walk in and take something of yours as the security is very low. Upon arrival I was told that I couldn't use the parking lot and I had to park on street (very busy street and it would have taken hours to find a free street parking spot. ) I had to show them on hotels.com where it said I could park on site and they did let me as long as they didn't need the spot. So it worked out. The kitchen was okay. It's really only as clean as the people using it leave it. Wasn't super clean, it wasn't well stocked but not scarce either. I stayed one night and it worked for that. I literally only booked here because of the advertised free parking. (So read carefully they may not offer the free parking option in the future)
Read More
Dominic
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a good place to stay for a night.
Alexander
4.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Roome, kitchen and bathroom were dirty. Everything needs a deep cleaning..
Federico
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No hospitality, before check in I wasn’t allowed to go to the toilet because it wasn’t check in time… weird
Uillians
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good
DIEGO
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 160 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Read More
Shaked
icon-
2.0
/10
Reviewed 188 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Verified traveler
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

位置極佳, 價錢平. 呢個價錢就冇得要求咁多
Bärbel
6.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Preis Leistung stimmt definitv. Die Betten waren bequem . Uns war die Küche nicht sauber genug. Essen wollten wir da nicht sind aber sonst auch eher im Motel und das vielleicht nicht gewöhnt.
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