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Mountain View Backpackers

Hostel

7 Russell St

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The bed was comfy and the room was a good temperature

This place felt like home-big well equipped kitchen like wow, you can find every…

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Great staff receptiom close earlier but some staff leave their so alway have som…

Homely, well organised and friendly

Great location
7 mentions

Great location, great vibe, lovely garden with two hammocks and plenty of table …

Comfy beds, great location and a great place to meet others from all over the wo…

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Clean place with change of bed sheet in a middle of rhe week for long stay

It was perfectly clean and the cooking facilities were good

Good value
1 mentions

Can be a good option for someone looking for an affordable was to spend a couple…

Parking available
1 mentions

Plenty of parking either at the hostel or on the street outside

Overview

Set in Wanaka, 2.2 km from Puzzling World, Mountain View Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The Wanaka Tree is 2.1 km from Mountain View Backpackers, while Cardrona is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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tommy

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

10

Great staff receptiom close earlier but some staff leave their so alway have someone to help. Clean place with change of bed sheet in a middle of rhe week for long stay.

G

George

solo_traveller

April 21, 2026

6

Good hostel

The bed was comfy and the room was a good temperature! It was perfectly clean and the cooking facilities were good

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LISA

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

9

Mountain view Backapckers was a cosy place to stay while I visited Wanaka Wastebusters and very handy to everything.

Homely, well organised and friendly.

M

MigTum

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

9

This place felt like home-big well equipped kitchen like wow, you can find everything you would need, dinning room with sofas, tv, films, books, stuff to sew, paint, play, bossy cat, big garden. And all fellow travelers was nice, calm. Really nice place to stop and rest. Wanaka nice small city, calm and relaxing

K

karl

solo_traveller

April 14, 2026

9

Staff were nice and clean facilities bed was comfy an warm will definitely be back again.

M

Matt2802

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

9

Great location, great vibe, lovely garden with two hammocks and plenty of table space to eat and socialize. Also the manager was very helpful and accommodating

F

FRASER

solo_traveller

April 12, 2026

9

Nice cosy and friendly place to stay

Comfy beds, great location and a great place to meet others from all over the world.

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Waterworth

solo_traveller

April 9, 2026

9

I had a very pleasant stay for one week, very comfortable and homey.

Close to town Hub, walking distance to lake.

A

Alexander

solo_traveller

April 7, 2026

10

all you need you get there. extremely clean

E

Ella

extended_group

April 6, 2026

7

Amazing hostel, but cleaning schedule needs work.

Had a nice homey feel. Dorms were really well kitted out. Social areas were really good.

S

Sinclair

solo_traveller

April 5, 2026

9

Enough already. Read what I've written above.

I'm an old bloke and it was my first backpackers accomm experience. I expected the worst and was constantly delighted. It also changed my opinion of the younger generation. They were uniformly polite, friendly and helpful. 5 Stars.

I

Isobel

extended_group

March 30, 2026

10

Bliss

Really welcoming hosts, clean, nice guests, nice amount of space. Great location and really homey feel. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

L

Lilou

solo_traveller

March 23, 2026

8

The place was clean, a lot of light and the outside is very pretty. I really liked in !

L

lucy

solo_traveller

March 23, 2026

10

Very good facilitites, beds were comfy and rooms were good size. People were very nice. Staff were friendly and very helpful.

M

Mariia

couple

March 21, 2026

7

It’s a backpacker place - classic one. The kitchen is very well equipped. Outdoor space is nice and cosy. Common bathrooms and toilet and acceptably clean. Rooms are very modestly sized. Noise is inevitable. Can be a good option for someone looking for an affordable was to spend a couple of nights and socialise.

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Frankie

solo_traveller

March 20, 2026

10

Social but chill place

Social atmosphere

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Macarena Rocio

solo_traveller

March 17, 2026

7

Good location, nice common areas

M

Melissa

solo_traveller

March 14, 2026

9

Helpful staff, cosy hostel and well worth the cost

Excellent location and bedrooms and common area were cosy

J

Julia Elisabet

solo_traveller

March 8, 2026

7

The garden, with hammocks and a clothing line was nice in the warm sun. Bunkbeds all have their own little basket attached at the bedhead, which was great for storing your book/phone/earplugs etc

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Phoebe

couple

March 8, 2026

7

Good central location but crowded rooms

The hostel was in a good location being a short walk from the centre of town and we appreciated the allocated storage/fridge spaces in the kitchen. Plenty of parking either at the hostel or on the street outside.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails

Activities

Evening entertainment, Horse riding, Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Games room, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Movie nights, Bike tours, Live music/performance, Archery, Aerobics

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Grocery deliveries, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Ski

Ski storage

Double Room

The double room features a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 7 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 17:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note from 28th of December to the 2nd of January you must be 20 years of age and older to stay at this propertyPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:24 PM

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