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Te Anau Central Backpackers

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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29 Mokonui St, Te Anau, Southland, 9600
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Private Twin Room

Private Twin Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room - Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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4 Bed Female Dorm

4 Bed Female Dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Te Anau Central Backpackers

This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and gas grills are onsite.
Te Anau Central Backpackers offers 23 accommodations with air conditioning. This Te Anau hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.
During your stay at Te Anau Central Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Lake Te Anau. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lobby fireplace, and a shared microwave
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau and Te Wahipounamu
Te Anau Central Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Te Anau Central Backpackers also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Te Anau hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Te Anau Central Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, comfortable bed, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
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

shani

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Giulio

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Grégory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a 2-person bedroom. No separate lights on the beds, only one light on the ceiling. No curtains on the bed for privacy. I only stayed one night but from what I saw: the kitchen is obviously not cleaned every day. The bin was overfull. The tables were full of stains from food residues. The place is good for its location and economical fares. But don't look for any luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Staff & service
Das Zimmer war einwandfrei. Die Ordnung in der Küche lässt zu wünschen übrig.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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 traveller

Travelled with family
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