Lakewood Lofts

3.0 star property
3-star beach guest house with free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Lake view
Superior Double Room
Exterior
Superior Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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48-50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, 9600
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

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

About the area

Te Anau

In Te Anau .With a stay at this Te Anau guesthouse, you'll be steps from Luxmore Jet and a 5-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu. Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Luxmore Jet - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fiordland Cinema - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lakewood Lofts

3-star beach guest house with free WiFi
As a guest of Lakewood Lofts, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Lakewood Lofts. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Te Anau guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lakewood Lofts offers 27 accommodations. This Te Anau guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

How close is Lakewood Lofts to the airport?

Lakewood Lofts is 102.2 mi (113-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakewood Lofts?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakewood Lofts on Jun 18, 2026 start from CA $102, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lakewood Lofts have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lakewood Lofts.

How close is Lakewood Lofts to the beach?

This guesthouse is 11.6 mi (13-min drive) from Frasers Beach.

Does Lakewood Lofts offer free breakfast?

Lakewood Lofts does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakewood Lofts?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Lakewood Lofts?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakewood Lofts?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Lakewood Lofts have a pool?

Lakewood Lofts does not have a pool.

Does Lakewood Lofts have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lakewood Lofts to downtown Te Anau?

Lakewood Lofts is 0.4 mi away from Te Anau.

Lakewood Lofts Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

DROR

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

8/10 Good

astrid

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy and comfortable .Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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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

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
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 traveller

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

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
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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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