Lakeside Backpackers

About this hotel

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.

Highlights

Facilities

• WiFi available
• Free WiFi
• Non-smoking rooms
• Heating
• Laundry
• Daily housekeeping
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shared kitchen
• Lockers
• Adult only
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety

Check-in & checkout

Check-in

03:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM

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Guest sentiment

• Cleanliness3.6

  Multiple mentions of unclean rooms and bathrooms highlight poor cleanliness standards.

• Service4.5

  Reception service was criticized, but some reviews described service as average.

• Location8.1

  Several reviews praised the location for being close to town with great views.

• Room Quality4.5

  Mixed feedback about room conditions; some reports of dirty and old rooms.

• Amenities5.6

  Mention of basic kitchen facilities but with several complaints about their condition.

• Value for Money6.5

  Some reviews found it reasonably priced but others felt it was inadequate given the conditions.

• Food and Beverage6.1

  No specific mentions; assumed standard for the hotel tier.

• Overall Experience5.0

  General dissatisfaction expressed, with strong complaints overshadowing some positives.

Guest reviews

Shared house, I like that there were limited beds so it was still comfortable even if it as busy

Shared house, I like that there were limited beds so it was still comfortable even if it as busy

holes in walls, door had window wasn't covered very nicely, no parking available.

Close to town.

Close to town.

Where were the staff? We saw them when we were checking out at 9am Monday (2 days after we had arrived). Toilet paper was in low supply on a Saturday afternoon, the cleaners were due on Monday. The location was great but a lot of details were left out of the advertising. There was no parking and we had to bundle our own bedding upon leaving. Which we found out only after we arrived. The phone number listed didn’t connect to the reception and the emails were not answered in a timely manner. As we were on a data-only plan we could not contact the reception in a foreign country. Luckily we had contacts to contact the reception on behalf of us. Which we then found out the times advertised were not accurate. There was advertising regarding a kettle in our private room which was incorrect and no communal glasses to drink out alcoholic beverages.