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Te Anau Central Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Te Anau with free parking

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Fridge, microwave
Lounge
Lounge
BBQ/picnic area
Private Double Room - Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Te Anau Central Backpackers offers a serene retreat with its cozy fireplace and lush garden setting. Guests can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the outdoor furniture or preparing meals on the barbecue grills—all elements that create lasting travel memories.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Female Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Te Anau is home to Te Anau Central Backpackers. Te Anau Golf Course and Te Anau Downs Jetty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
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29 Mokonui St, Te Anau, Southland, 9600

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Milford Road Merchant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Te Anau Central Backpackers

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Te Anau Central Backpackers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Gas grills, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Te Anau Central Backpackers have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 22 2024 to October 23 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Anau Central Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Te Anau Central Backpackers located?

Situated in Te Anau, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau, Te Wahipounamu, and Luxmore Jet. Fiordland Cinema and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Te Anau Central Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JIHYUN

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

Strongly recommend

Very clean and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Accommodation , Reasonable pricing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Giulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, super easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very caring helpful staff. Lovely double on suite room, and all around excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean hostel close to the intercity bus stop. Comfortable enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great and convient guest house. Close to the center and the lake. room and shower are clean. the common area is cozy and quiet with great heater and sofa. there is also place to sit out side if its a nice day
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well stocked communal kitchen. A special thanks to Hamish and Erin for taking care of our special request and hand drawing a picture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good value

Great price, great location. Kitchen is not as clean as when this property was a YHA. It has lost some of its friendly vibe since then. When the other places cost twice as much, stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in with very enthusiastic staff. Our room was fine, a little dated as you might expect in this type of property but clean and comfortable. There was a problem with drains on the first day, but this was quickly resolved - presumably a result of the property only recently reopening. The communal facilities were good with a great kitchen to use. The property is close to the centre of Te Anau where there are a number of good dining options if you want to eat out, and also a good supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

yajima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
洗濯機の説明書きがなく動かないなどの小さいトラブルはありましたが、スタッフが全て丁寧に対応してくれました。値段相応のよいほてるだと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L’accueil est de bon goût. Avec un sourire naturel. Cuisine impeccable. Très propre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

YASUKO

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

立地がよく快適なホステル

バスの発着場所、テ・アナウ湖からとても近く、観光には大変便利なところにあります。チェックイン、チェックアウトもスムーズで、バスの出発まで荷物を預かっていただけました。建物は古いですが、よくメンテされていると感じました。キッチンも広く清潔でした。シングルルームに泊まりましたが、静かで、よく眠れました。ただ1点だけ、枕カバーがあると良かったです。それ以外は完璧です。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TETSUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
湖まで散歩できるし、近くにはスーパーやレストラン、ガソリンスタンド、観光案内所があり便利です。キッチンも広くて使いやすかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

CHIENMING

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

Awesome location

The location is awesome. Bar and restaurant is very close. There is a quiet and beautiful park is right next hostel. The atmosphere in hostel is very warm. It’s worth to live it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
バックパッカーとしては快適でした。 またスタッフの方もとても親切にいろいろ声をかけてくださいました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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