We stayed in one of the garden cabins, the cabin itself was small but comfy, the kitchenette was great and didn't have a lot of traffic. The bathrooms were great as well and were very private. The location was really lovely, on the river you got a great view. There is also a lovely resident cat who wanders around.

The cabin was a bit hot and stuffy overnight, we didn't have a fan, and couldn't open the windows as there was no fly screen and a lot of bugs. The main kitchen was very crowded and messy (but this was likely due to the other visitors staying there).

We loved our little cabin - it’s very small but snug. It’s nice that it’s cool but the bed has a cosy feel and there’s a heater if you get cold. The little porch outside with the chairs is a nice touch too. Although the bathrooms are shared, there are a few of them, and only accessed by the cabins so it doesn’t feel too much. We loved the added touch of a little kitchen for the cabins/tents for tea and coffee. There was also a fridge where we kept a few things so we didn’t need to venture to the big kitchen unless we wanted to cook a big meal. The vibe of the hostel is lovely, the staff are friendly and the friendly cat Fluffy was a very welcome bonus :)

The bathrooms could have a heat light as they’re very cold in the morning and night.

We stayed in the 4-bed shared room. The room was spacious and clean, however, both the bathroom and room are quite old and dated. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the kitchen super well equipped. There are very cozy common areas as well, garden and outdoor tables with views to the lake. Location is lakefront and near to shops/restaurants.

The room and bathroom need some renovation. There is no towel included and you have to pay 3$ for the towel. The tv in the media room does not work properly / is damaged. The fireplace in the living room was not working and would be nice to heat the common spaces on the cold days.

Great location on lakefront. Slept in lovely lit, comfortable beds in fully equipped tents with access to clean toilet/shower/kitchen facilities. Complimentary coffee/tea. Good kitchen and large communal fridge space. Clean hostel with lovely garden spaces for bbq and eating out with friends. Triple room and kitchenette also clean and comfy for families. We did a combination of 2 man tent and 3 (adult) kids in triple room. Worked well! Easy 5min walk to lots of restaurants. Highly recommend this stay and you MUST do the glow work caves tour. Extremely well done!

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All the common spaces were awesome! Beautiful garden to chill in, outdoor kitchen and terrace to eat outside in the sun. Super cozy lounge inside with massive view on the lake. I was really impressed.

I had booked a twin room and we were given a bunk bed in the tiniest room I have had on rhus trip. The mattress is also quite worn down so not very comfy. Also we had a small kitchenette private to our room and a bottle of wine and water disappeared. We had not labelled it thinking this was not common space. No idea if it was the staff who cleaned it up or the neighbours who took it.

We stayed twice at the Lakefront Backpackers, before and after the Milford Track. It's the best and most affordable choice in Te Anau and a much better value than anything in Queenstown. A well run hostel. Very clean and many different hang out options. Great location by the lake. The bed was so comfortable with crisp linens. They have locker boxes for excess stuff while you are on trail. This first time, we stayed in the double room above the parking lot (9B). It has wide window front and a cute shared kitchenette.

Not a big issued, but just mentioning it here, the dedicated shared bathroom of this unit is outside, a short walk on the openair hallway. During our next stay, the bathroom was in unit which was more comfortable. There was no floor mat or hand towel in this bathroom. The bathroom during our next stay had it, so it must have just been an oversight.

We stayed in the glamping option and were pleasantly surprised by our experience. It was our first time staying in a backpackers’ hotel with shared facilities, like bathrooms, toilets, and a communal kitchen, so we were a bit nervous about the lack of privacy. However, we actually really enjoyed it! The bathrooms were exceptionally clean, and the glamping tent itself was cozy and comfortable. Although it got quite cold at night, the tent came with a heater and electric blanket, making it perfectly warm and toasty. We also made good use of the communal kitchen, which had nearly everything we needed for cooking, including plenty of pots and utensils. There were ample parking spots, and the hostel’s location right in front of the lake was beautiful. The staff was also incredibly kind and welcoming.

Returned here after completing the Kepler Track. Again a great welcome as we arrived, we were placed in the ‘Milford’ room, a double bedded room with good view over the lake. Room very clean and tidy, with a large covered balcony. Great facilities in the room and good separate kitchen and laundry $4NZ per wash and per dry, also outside drying line. Good baggage storage facilities, whilst you’re away $5MZ per night. Only a 10 minute walk to shops, restaurants and bars. This was a great place to stay after completing the Kepler Track

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Service by staff - friendliness really matters for people travelling alone. Your crew were all good.

I wanted more space in my cabin. Also drawers, wardrobe etc. My clothes and bags had to lie on the floor, and with inadequate footspace around the bed I had to step on these things to get to the door. Those two little tables by the beds aren't big enough to hold everything. And the deck in front of the cabin: you have a table and two chairs but the deck is so narrow that the chairs can only face the table perpendicular to the doors. That's not what you want to do when you sit on the deck: you want to face outwards to see what is happening. So, the deck is too narrow now and the footspace around the beds is too narrow and there's nowhere to hang your gear.

This exceeded all my expectations for a backpackers. I have never stayed at a backpackers before and I was very pleased to find that there were a very diverse group of guests, all of whom were quiet and considerate. I stayed in a four bed room with three people I didn’t know, with no issues whatsoever, despite it being New Years! If, like me, you have never tried a backpackers, try this one. The location is primo, the rooms and linens are fresh and clean, it’s cheap, the staff are great, and it’s a hop, skip n jump over the hills to Milford Sound.