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Te Anau Central Backpackers

2.0 star property

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An outdoor patio area with a grill and a sink.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and wooden paneling.
A covered walkway with wooden railings, posters advertising Milford Sound, and a clear view of the building's entrance.
A residential area with houses, a parking lot, and a car.
A living room with two green sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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

View all photos for Private Twin Room

A room with two beds, a blue chair, a small table, and a window with red curtains.

Private Twin Room

  • 72 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a small bedside table, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Private Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with a patterned blanket, a green chair, and a small wooden nightstand.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

  • 117 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Double Room - Ensuite

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a small bedside table, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Private Double Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 83 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A residential area with houses, a parking lot, and a car.

2 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 84 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a window, a bench, and a wardrobe.

4 Bed Female Dorm

  • 127 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two wooden bunk beds, a small blue cabinet, and a window with curtains.

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 170 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Te Anau

Te Anau Central Backpackers places you within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Te Anau and Te Wahipounamu. This 23-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Luxmore Jet - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Te Anau Central Backpackers

Guests of Te Anau Central Backpackers enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

Te Anau Central Backpackers provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Te Anau Central Backpackers?

This hostel in Te Anau is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau, Luxmore Jet, and Fiordland Cinema. You'll also find Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Te Wahipounamu less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Te Anau Central Backpackers have a casino on the premises?

No, Te Anau Central Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Te Anau Central Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Te Anau Central Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Te Anau Central Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Te Anau Central Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Te Anau Central Backpackers though service animals are welcome.

Does Te Anau Central Backpackers have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Te Anau Central Backpackers?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Te Anau Central Backpackers.

Te Anau Central Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, wonderful room for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is here perfect, warm comfortable and clean, The owner was absolutely amazing went beyond expectations and let us check in a bit early after a long great walk was awesome Great facilities would be happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, clean, all the basics, we got a room in older house at the front bc whole place booked up, quiet but little outdated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and overall great for backpackers/a hostel experience. It had a nice large kitchen area as well as a living room, garden and yard. The bed was average.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Worapong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed is comfy and clean , the kitchen is huge, and the toilets and bathrooms are sanitized. Also, there are a lot of parking spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giulio

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

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
The front desk guy was cheerful, helpful and awesome. The main disappointment is the lack of sorting and effort put into recycling. As a tourist, I am trying to minimize my footprint and a hostel is in the position to be setting an example of that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shani

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamie

The code they provided for the front door didn’t work so coming in and out of the hostel after hours was stressful. The kitchen area was quite dirty. Otherwise my room and the shared restrooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Finn-Hendrik Maximilian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Küche leider sehr dreckig, einrichtung teilweise siffig
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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