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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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A wooden deck with a glass table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a calm lake and distant mountains. - Lakewood Lofts (Te Anau)
A building labeled "Lakefront Backpackers" with a reception area, a staircase, and a number "48" on the facade. - Lakewood Lofts (Te Anau)
A lake with a boat, trees, and a road with a curve. - Lakewood Lofts (Te Anau)
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, two pillows, a decorative wall hanging, a tall vase with dried plants, and a floor lamp with a lit bulb. - Lakewood Lofts (Te Anau)
A serene lake with a tree in the foreground and snow-capped mountains in the background. - Lakewood Lofts (Te Anau)
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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a vase, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Te Anau is home to Lakewood Lofts. While the natural beauty of Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Ivon Wilson Park 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

  • A snow-covered mountain range with a valley and a river.
    Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Luxmore Jet
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
    2 min drive
  • Kea Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Ditto
    9 min walk
  • Ranch Bar And Grill
    12 min walk
  • Kiwi Cafe
    9 min walk

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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)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lakewood Lofts Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLean rooms amd.linen. Great location. And room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect. Clean, all amenities needed and the view of the lake from the deck was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be put off by the backpacker property, the Lakeview rooms are terrific, very big with a great view and come with a mini fridge and kettle. The amenities are limited, just hand and body wash, and towels are limited, and no servicing, but for the price, the location is excellent, and the Lakeview rooms are totally separate from the backpacker dorms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

astrid

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

4/10 Poor

Nick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here, unless you want to stay at a Backpackers hostel/lodge. This isn't a hotel, but is charging hotel money (we booked 6 months ahead). No privacy, paper-thin walls (snoring first night, early start noise 2nd night), tea/coffee - no milk, small fridge, no housekeeping, no other stuff. Balcony is shared with 3 other "Lake View Rooms" so, no privacy. View of the lake mostly obscured by large trees and long veranda roof, but a lovely lake it is! It is a 5-min walk to town centre.
So, not a hotel then!
Zoomed in pic - seaplanes loud, but enjoyable, not frequent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and room Awesome view of lake Great little town walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

frances

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Building is very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DROR

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

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
Verified

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