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14 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, 7999 (show map)
Hostel Overview

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Facilities of Stay In Tekapo Backpackers
General
Free parking, Parking
Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Horse riding, Ski storage, Skiing, Water park
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
BBQ facilities
Transportation
Shuttle service (surcharge)
Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage
Common areas
Chapel/shrine, Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry
Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Cable Channels, CD Player, Cleaning products, Electric blankets, Fan, Heating, Kitchen, Oven, Patio, Radio, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Sofa, Toilet, Tumble dryer , TV, Washing Machine
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
1. Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card. Please note that reception hours are 9am to 6pm daily.2. Children below 5 years old is not allowed to stay in backpackers dorm although with parent.Lake Tekapo is surrounded by Alpine mountains which will be extremely cold depending on the weather. We suggest you bring more layers when you are planning to visit Tekapo from April to October. Kindly note that we are not able to cancel the booking due to natural disasters or road closures.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Traveller reviews

“Very good”
10 May 2025
The breathtaking views, spaciois room and plenty of amenities

“Very good for short stay on Tekapo lake”
28 Apr 2025
We stayed in Tekapo Backpackers for two nights. Overall we are happy with the stay and the facilities. It's good for a short stay and it has excellent location.

“Superb”
28 Apr 2025
Great location, even though it says shared bathroom it was a private bathroom which everyone shared which was a lovely surprise. Good wifi.

“Grateful for our own room, quiet stay and good location.”
20 Apr 2025
We were grateful we were given a dorm room to ourselves. Not many people were in the kitchen. Separate bathroom for woman and each bathroom with toilet was nice. The reception was nice and friendly with smooth guidance. Great location.

“Highly recommended”
17 Mar 2025
Fab location right by the lake with stunning view. The staff are friendly, the kitchen and bathrooms are pretty clean, and the beds are comfy.

“Superb”
11 Mar 2025
Typical backpackers shared accomodation. Value for money in a key picturesque location.

“Fair”
18 Feb 2025
Bedrooms were comfy, clean, fresh and spacious. Private off road parking. Great location.

“Good”
14 Feb 2025
The location is in the best place! They let us leave our luggage before the check in time. The staff was really nice and the explanation was easy to understand.

“Good location and facilities”
09 Feb 2025
Good location. Facilities are cleaned every day. Plenty of parking spaces

“Nice place”
06 Feb 2025
Nice place, spacious room, exactly as described Good location and free parking