The staff at this lodge were friendly and welcoming, there was a board outside that showed you where you would be. The car park had plenty of space for cars and was literally right beside the lake. The backpacker was a stone's throw away from the lake edge and water and a ten minute walk to the hot pools. It... More

After having seen many places in NZ, I think this is a quite mediocre place to stay. Excellent location right on the lake front with good views from some of the rooms (mostly the doubles) and the "living room". Doors are quite noisy and the kitchen and lounge area get a bit too crowded. Some of the people staying here... More

Pictures promise big and comfortable hostel, but instead of this we got a separate housing with 3 other rooms, broken refrigerator and very bad overall atmosphere. Facilities were very old. Only consider the main building. More

Very impolite asian member of the staff, was rude on the phone when we made the booking as well as upon arrival. Room was nothing much, not even towels provided or a chair to put you clothes on, 75 NZD for this room non-ensuite is too expensive. Doors are very heavy and hard to close, which makes the wooden building... More

This hostel is awful. The doors are too heavy for the building. Everytime one door closes it literally will shake your bed even if it is not the door to your room. The door closings are loud and feel like earthquakes. I woke up at almost two in the morning hoping it was time to leave. There were several people... More

The hostel is relatively new and in great shape. The bathrooms are really flash, shower great and overall the lounge is a friendly place to relax and watch the lake from the great big windows. I was in a dorm room of four, which meant 2 bunks in a really small room (no luggage storage space of any kind). Each... More

The location of this hostel is by far the best characteristic about it. We found the staff to be extremely helpful and friendly, the bedrooms and restrooms were very clean and comfortable, and the view from the great room is just amazing! More

Stay there for a night and can't deny is a very good location with facilities beside (hot pools and ski field). Lake Tekapo were just in front of the hotel and the ambience is nice. Room were basic, only a bed with heater. But serve the purpose for backpackers. Kitchen were clean. And also for the living room. You can... More

This hostel has a nice spot next to the lake but it's a long walk from the small village and bus drop-off point. The rooms are tiny but clean and the walls are paper thin. The kitchen was well-stocked and there was a large lounge area but the TV didn't work when we were there. There was also a large... More