Name: Mountain View Backpackers
Address: 7 Russell St, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand, 7 Russell St, Otago, 9305, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £22 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

Mountain View Backpackers

7 Russell St, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Wanaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bunk bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bunk bed

Double Room

1 large double bed

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.2

Facilities

8.5

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Value for money

8.7

Location

9.2

Free WiFi

7.5

Guests who stayed here loved

Dakota
Australia
“Emma the receptionist was really helpful and everyone was super nice and the property was super clean. I’m definitely gonna come back next snow season.”
Lauren
United Kingdom
“This was the only hostel I properly stayed in after staying one night in an awful one. They were very welcoming and accommodating. The rooms were bright and clean with everything you needed. I could park outside which was great and I just walked...”
Rosie
New Zealand
“Obviously a well-loved property, with lots of signs and labels to make everything clear. Lovely layout, very homey, bedrooms and living area were nice and warm! I like their cat :D”
Ana
Portugal
“The garden, the room was nice, warm and comfortable( winter time) . The kitchen is usually a bit messy cause there’s a lot of young people living there for the season and the act like at their at own home and don’t really clean after...”
Josh
United Kingdom
“Great little hostel I stayed here for about 2 weeks and wish I stayed longer! Location, Facilities and staff are great would definitely stay again!”
Rino
New Zealand
“Old school Cozy place giving good backpacking vibes.”
Annabel
New Zealand
“Everything was cleaned daily which was amazing for a hostel. My partner and I felt that it was the cleanest hostel that we have stayed in. They were always mopping the floors or cleaning the benches or wiping the glass. They also had a bunch of...”
Ella
United Kingdom
“Rooms and facilities were really clean, bed was nice, good location”
Katy
New Zealand
“kitchen was well equipped, nice communal area, lovely garden, clean bathrooms, comfy but squeaky beds”
Martina
Austria
“The staff was so friendly and welcoming and Happy to Join for board games. Felt Like Home and came Back to hang out with the people there. It is a good chilled vibe. Beds are comfortable, don't shake. Toilets, bathrooms and kitchen were also Clean.”

Property surroundings

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Facilities of Mountain View Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules
Mountain View Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note from 28th of December to the 2nd of January you must be 20 years of age and older to stay at this property

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.

Please inform Mountain View Backpackers 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.

The prices at Mountain View Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Mountain View Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Games room
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Bike tours
- Movie nights
- Horse riding
- Archery
- Live music/performance
- Aerobics
Mountain View Backpackers is 600 yards from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Mountain View Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.