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Lakewood Lofts

3.0 star property
Guests relax on the peaceful terrace, browse books from the library, explore nearby attractions, or gather outdoors at this inviting property with character.

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Lakewood Lofts provides a quiet escape with its garden, library and barbecue area for outdoor meals. Visitors enjoy in-room WiFi connectivity, secure luggage storage, and can get local tour recommendations from the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Te Anau is home to Lakewood Lofts. While the natural beauty of Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Te Anau Golf Course. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Te Anau travel guide
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48-50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, 9600

What's nearby

  • If you can afford it, I recommend splurging on a helicopter flight or fixed wing plane ride to Milford from Queenstown or Wanaka. The views of Fiordland from above are unbeatable.
    Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Luxmore Jet
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
    2 min drive
  • Kiwi Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Sandfly Cafe
    11 min walk
  • Milford Road Merchant
    2 min drive
  • The Fat Duck
    11 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.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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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)

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakewood Lofts pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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, Te Wahipounamu, and Lake Te Anau. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Fiordland Cinema are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Lakewood Lofts Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

astrid

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

10/10 Excellent

DROR

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

lynn

Ok property but not better than others

Decent property, close to everything. Tv in room required a special app to use which we didn't have so no tv for two nights. Really, how expensive is basic cable? The room was expensive for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Gaylene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised. More of a backpackers stay than a motel stay as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023