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Lakewood Lofts

Property class: 3

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A wooden deck with a glass table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a calm lake and distant mountains.
A building labeled "Lakefront Backpackers" with a reception area, a staircase, and a number "48" on the facade.
A serene lake with a tree in the foreground and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A lake with a boat, trees, and a road with a curve.
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, two pillows, a decorative wall hanging, a tall vase with dried plants, and a floor lamp with a lit bulb.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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48-50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, 9600
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a vase, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Te Anau

With a stay at Lakewood Lofts in Te Anau, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Luxmore Jet and Te Wahipounamu. .This beach guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Te Anau and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Luxmore Jet - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts offers 27 accommodations. This Te Anau guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Te Anau

Lakefront Backpackers Te Anau

Te Anau Backpackers

Te Anau Lakefront

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers Hostel

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers Fiordland National Park

Lakefront Backpackers Hostel

Lakewood Lofts Te Anau

Lakewood Lofts Guesthouse

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

Lakewood Lofts Guesthouse Te Anau

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers Hostel

Lakewood Lofts Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLean rooms amd.linen. Great location. And room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect. Clean, all amenities needed and the view of the lake from the deck was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms with views of beautiful lake. Separate backpackers lodge had laundry facilities, barbecue area and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay just outside the city centre for Te Anau. Room was spacious and had everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, well priced room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located (near to tourist centre), very good value for money, good communal kitchen with facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be put off by the backpacker property, the Lakeview rooms are terrific, very big with a great view and come with a mini fridge and kettle. The amenities are limited, just hand and body wash, and towels are limited, and no servicing, but for the price, the location is excellent, and the Lakeview rooms are totally separate from the backpacker dorms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

frances

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Building is very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DROR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful amazing simple location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place to stay! Beautiful lake views. Easy walk to restaurants and activities. We would love to come back !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room had a fridge, but the shared kitchen off the reception is large and fully equipped. This is a good property for trekkers. Very convenient to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, convenient and lovely view.

Very clean, easy walk into town and lovely view from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and warm with a good view of the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great site for our post-Milford Track recovery night. A hot shower, comfortable bed, clean room and friendly staff. Easy access to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room over looking the lake, big ensuite and cooking facilities downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy and comfortable .Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous lake view

Beautiful room with gorgeous balcony lake view. Totally enjoyed dinners on our balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

astrid

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views

Everything was great except the comfort of the bed. Views stunning. Communal kitchen a great set up.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place for backpackers. Internet very poor though and not great recycling/no organic waste composting or collection
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

On first arriving you think you’ve checked in to a backpackers, there’s multiple options at this property and each one is satisfactory for the price, we loved our room which was Greenstone room overlooked the lake and was very comfortable, for the price compared to other properties on Lakeside 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Te Anau. The loft was great. Comfortable bed. Nice decor. The community kitchen was well stocked with supplies and clean. We appreciated being able to do laundry. The property was well-located and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well laid out communal cooking, dining and lounge areas. Perfect place for affordable accommodation that is across from the lake and minutes from the town centre. This is the perfect place for young adults upwards, they clearly state no young children. My private ensuite room was very clean and comfortable with lake views and a blacony area. The only thing about my room is they need to fix the front facing window so you can open it especially as the weather warms up
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here, unless you want to stay at a Backpackers hostel/lodge. This isn't a hotel, but is charging hotel money (we booked 6 months ahead). No privacy, paper-thin walls (snoring first night, early start noise 2nd night), tea/coffee - no milk, small fridge, no housekeeping, no other stuff. Balcony is shared with 3 other "Lake View Rooms" so, no privacy. View of the lake mostly obscured by large trees and long veranda roof, but a lovely lake it is! It is a 5-min walk to town centre.
So, not a hotel then!
Zoomed in pic - seaplanes loud, but enjoyable, not frequent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026