Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Ivon Wilson Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Kepler Track - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - 2 min drive
Sandfly Cafe - 10 min walk
The Fat Duck - 11 min walk
Kepler Track - 11 min walk
Bailiez Cafe - 7 min walk
About this property
Lakewood Lofts
Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at Lakewood Lofts. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakewood Lofts have amenities such as free WiFi.
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
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)
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakewood Lofts pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Lakewood Lofts?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lakewood Lofts?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Lakewood Lofts?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Lakewood Lofts located?
Situated in Te Anau, this beach guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Luxmore Jet and Te Wahipounamu. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Lake Te Anau are also within 10 minutes.
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Lakewood Lofts Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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The tea and coffee provided in the room were poor- powdered with creamer and sugar. we'd prefer them unmixed and fresh milk to be available. Otherwise, good and a great outlook of the lake
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.
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.
Jodi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
John
22 October 2023
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.
Great location overlooking the lake.
Shared kitchen facilities good but cleanliness reliant upon other residents. Also noise at night reliant upon consideration of other residents.
After booking the “loft” you get a message that you check in at the backpackers place. I thought this meant that they were short staffed and needed the backpackers reception to help out. Well, our room was at the backpackers’ place and located over the common area/kitchen. Walls in our room were thin so you can hear the conversations of others while they’re in the kitchen. There was a small wine fridge in our room which was a pleasant surprise. Faucet in bathroom was loose and the shower head hose was broken and sprayed everywhere. Would not stay here again because I’m not interested in staying at a backpackers’ hostel anymore at this point of my life.
We didnt realize when we booked here that it was also a backpackers property. We were impressed with the thought that had gone into the property. There was a lovely big communal kitchen for everyone to use, a lounge for people to sit in if they wanted to and our rooms were very comfortable and quiet. Was very impressed with the set up
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
4/10 Poor
Gaylene
14 April 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised. More of a backpackers stay than a motel stay as expected.
My stay at Lakewood Lofts in Te Anau was the highlight of my trip around New Zealand. This place is truly a gem! Situated right on the lake, the location couldn't be more perfect. The experience of watching the snowfall over the lake from the comfort of the Lofts was nothing short of magical. The serene and picturesque setting provided an unforgettable backdrop to our stay. Everything about Lakewood Lofts, from the warm and inviting atmosphere to the stunning natural beauty right at our doorstep, was absolutely wonderful. It's a rare find that offers a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty. I can't recommend it enough to anyone visiting Te Anau.
Sarah
4/10 Poor
Abhijit
6 February 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel but rather four remodeled rooms above the reception/kitchen/patio hangout of a backpackers and clamping site. The rooms are nice, but if you are a light sleeper you’ll be kept up by the backpackers drinking and partying just below your front door til way past midnight and then woken up in the early morning as some guests cook and eat breakfast in the kitchen right there.
The room was fine. I would like to have known I was booking a room at a youth hostel at the time I made the booking with through Expedia, though, we didn't realize this until we arrived. It was quiet at night which was good.
Overall an ok stay. A bit of noise from the shared kitchen downstairs. The thing I'll remember though is that the shampoo/body wash in the shower was cut with water and almost no shampoo was left. That's super offputting. At that point don't provide any and have people provide their own.
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Andrew
18 March 2023
Liked: Staff & service
These rooms are part of a a back Packers, right above the kitchen and recreation room hence the noise. You may or may not like the idea of it being part of a back Packers how ever you don't get to choose as the listing actively avoids any mention or photos that would alert you that it was a back Packers, the first you know is when you arrive. That being said it is a recently renovated decent sized room with a good view of the lake, it has a shared balcony, it could do with a fridge and a fan. Our stay was pleasant enough except for the the early banging and crashing from the kitchen below. Despite the great view it's way to expensive for what it is and I wouldn't stay there again.