Lakeside Motel (with kids)

I strongly advise everyone to avoid staying at Lakeside Backpackers. This is the worst backpacker accommodation I have experienced in New Zealand, and I’ve stayed at many. The staff service was unacceptable — they were unhelpful and gave answers that contradicted the confirmation details provided on Booking.com. The cleaning/housekeeping staff even opened my room door without knocking, which is ex...

The location is beautiful, the staff weren’t mean or anything, but it was so dirty, moldy, a bit of a smell etc. Beds were comfy but my blanket was really dirty. I was there in October and it was really cold indoors. No rags or paper towels so the guest could keep it clean either. Dust hanging from the ceiling and walls, showered were clogged. Ofc cheap for being in Queenstown but I have definitel...

My friend and I recently stayed at this motel and, while we found the room to be reasonably decent and appreciated the convenient walking distance to the town centre, we had some concerns regarding the housekeeping service and our experience with their indian receptionist/manager. During our stay, we requested for our room to be cleaned on two separate occasions. Unfortunately, on both instances,...

Yes the building is old and rooms could do with a touch up of paint etc BUT for the location, cost and the comfy beds you can't ask for anything better. Having all main amenities available for a apartment it was well worth the cost compared to other places further away from the lake or having to pay for parking. If you happy for a great location then a place I'd recommend.

[This is a review for Lakeside Backpackers] As an introverted person who likes to save their money, I loved this hostel. It was very quiet and the other guests were respectful and serious. The public areas are beautiful and well-furnished, and I had no trouble finding a quiet space to read/work. (As other reviews note, it could do occasionally with a deeper clean than it gets.) The beds were v...