Featuring a garden, shared lounge, BBQ area and free WiFi, Stay In Tekapo Backpackers is located in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. All rooms have a kitchen, a TV with cable channels, and a shared bathroom. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a patio. The rooms will provide guests with an oven. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike rental is available at Stay In Tekapo Backpackers. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

FREE parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.8
Low score for Lake Tekapo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    It was the clean and the rooms were very large. The bathrooms were single toilets with showers so it was nice for privacy. The kitchen had a lot to work with so was nice for cooking.
  • Theresa
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s a great value for money and super well located
  • Napoli
    Australia Australia
    Nice rooms, great place and location and good free tea

Area info

Amenities of Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Stay In Tekapo Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 9 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash is not accepted Stay In Tekapo Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    1. Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card. Please note that reception hours are 9am to 7pm daily.

    2. Children below 5 years old is not allowed to stay in backpackers dorm although with parent.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Stay In Tekapo Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

    • Stay In Tekapo Backpackers is 150 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Stay In Tekapo Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Stay In Tekapo Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Horseback riding

    • The prices at Stay In Tekapo Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.