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Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available.

Not only friendly but competent staff!

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8.5
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1,885 reviews
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Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau offers accommodation on spacious grounds with spectacular mountain views. Free WiFi and private on site parking is available.

There are private and shared chalet rooms. Each room has a private bathroom, TV, heating and kettle. Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau provides a large communal kitchen and BBQ facilities and pool table.

The view from the room is spectacular. The staff is very nice and helpful. The kitchen is excellent, well equipped except the knives. The reception is cozy and warm with fireplace. The dining area is where all guests hang around and exchange some views.

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8.5
Very good
643 reviews

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 59.08
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,885 reviews
    Great location with a view of the lake. A good deal of effort has gone into creating a nice, comfortable space and the staff were just lovely. This is a backpackers and the facilities were really of a good standard with plenty of choices in the type of accommodation and price you want to pay. Perfect for a couple of days!
    Louise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 59.08
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,885 reviews
    Lovely private room at a backpackers hostel right by the lakefront in Te Anau. The room was clean and comfortable, and the shared kitchen was convenient for preparing food. Walking distance to the main street restaurants, tours etc.
    Ben James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 59.08
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,885 reviews
    Great Location in Te Anau to explore from. Very clean and well maintained hostel Very nice and friendly staff
    Richard
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 59.08
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,885 reviews
    The backpackers is 90% of the way though being refurbished, and it’s looking great - much better than we were expecting. Comfortable bed, good facilities (kitchens, bbq, covered tables, etc). Tidy and well kept. Pleasant staff. Great location.
    Callum
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 643 reviews
    This backpackers is located 10 minutes drive from Te Anau. The cabins have stunning views of green pastures & mountain ranges. It is very peaceful & serene. The hostel is tidy & cosy.
    Lauren
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
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     · 550 reviews
    Great location. Lovely staff. The building seems to be purpose build and the facilities (kitchen, out door space, eating and other shared areas), are very good … a bit more attention on sound proofing would have made it even better
    Sheila
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 25.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,089 reviews
    Cheap and great location.
    Simon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 75.96
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 597 reviews
    Great location. Close to town centre. Very cheap price.
    Ewaldus
    Young couple
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    8.5
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     · 1,885 reviews
    We had a lovely stay. As a backpacker / hostel style place we were really pleasantly surprised by how lovely our private double room was - it felt like an upscale hotel room! We had a fantastic view of the lake whilst the room itself was incredibly spacious. It's also a great location, right in the centre and within easy walking distance of all the town's amenities.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 59.08
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,885 reviews
    Great location on the water front. Really helpful staff who accommodated a dorm change for me and the person I was travelling with on arrival. Two lovely kitchens designed to create a social environment. Nice living areas with plenty of chill space and plenty of gaming options. Nice balcony to sit on looking out onto the water front. Our 4 bed dorm was really spacious. Definitely the hostel to stay at in Te Anau.
    Rebecca
    Solo traveller