Book MOUNTAIN VIEW BACKPACKERS in Wanaka

Mountain View Backpackers offers beds in 4- and 6-bed mixed dormitories, plus a few private rooms. Each dorm bed comes with a small personal basket, a reading light, and a power strip. Rooms are clean and warm, though dorm spaces can feel a bit tight. A double room is also available.

The kitchen is well-stocked with two stoves, plenty of equipment, and labeled fridge and cupboard space for each room. Each guest gets a designated fridge shelf and a storage box. There is a large dining table for meals, plus a shared lounge with a wood fire. The garden has herbs and tomatoes you can pick, and a free breakfast with waffles, toast, and cereal is offered.

The hostel has a large garden with a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, a clothesline, and a barbecue. You can relax outside or use the picnic area. Inside, there are board games, a TV lounge, and a cat named Buddy. The property offers bike tours, hiking, tennis, and golf nearby. There are lockers in the rooms and bathrooms (bring your own padlock).

Mountain View Backpackers is a 5- to 10-minute walk from Lake Wanaka and the town center. It is 2.2 km from Puzzling World and 2.1 km from the Wanaka Tree. Free street parking is available, as well as accessible parking. The nearest bus stop is about a 5-minute walk, and the hostel is 62 km from Queenstown Airport.

Reception is staffed during set hours, with a handy self-check-in system for late arrivals. The hostel provides clean shared bathrooms (with hairdryers), a tour desk for local hike advice, and luggage storage. Security features include key access, smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, and lockers. Grocery deliveries can be arranged. The hostel is well-organized and quiet, not a party spot.