Mountain View Backpackers
7 Russell St
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Why people book this hotel
“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…”
“Great staff receptiom close earlier but some staff leave their so alway have som…”
“Homely, well organised and friendly”
“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 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”
“Can be a good option for someone looking for an affordable was to spend a couple…”
“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
tommy
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
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.
George
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“Good hostel”
The bed was comfy and the room was a good temperature! It was perfectly clean and the cooking facilities were good
LISA
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
“Mountain view Backapckers was a cosy place to stay while I visited Wanaka Wastebusters and very handy to everything.”
Homely, well organised and friendly.
MigTum
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
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
karl
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
Staff were nice and clean facilities bed was comfy an warm will definitely be back again.
Matt2802
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
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
FRASER
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
“Nice cosy and friendly place to stay”
Comfy beds, great location and a great place to meet others from all over the world.
Waterworth
solo_traveller
April 9, 2026
“I had a very pleasant stay for one week, very comfortable and homey.”
Close to town Hub, walking distance to lake.
Alexander
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
all you need you get there. extremely clean
Ella
extended_group
April 6, 2026
“Amazing hostel, but cleaning schedule needs work.”
Had a nice homey feel. Dorms were really well kitted out. Social areas were really good.
Sinclair
solo_traveller
April 5, 2026
“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.
Isobel
extended_group
March 30, 2026
“Bliss”
Really welcoming hosts, clean, nice guests, nice amount of space. Great location and really homey feel. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
Lilou
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
The place was clean, a lot of light and the outside is very pretty. I really liked in !
lucy
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
Very good facilitites, beds were comfy and rooms were good size. People were very nice. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Mariia
couple
March 21, 2026
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.
Frankie
solo_traveller
March 20, 2026
“Social but chill place”
Social atmosphere
Macarena Rocio
solo_traveller
March 17, 2026
Good location, nice common areas
Melissa
solo_traveller
March 14, 2026
“Helpful staff, cosy hostel and well worth the cost”
Excellent location and bedrooms and common area were cosy
Julia Elisabet
solo_traveller
March 8, 2026
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
Phoebe
couple
March 8, 2026
“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.
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