Reviews of Wānaka Bakpaka Hostel. (Hotel) in Wanaka (Otago).
Wānaka Bakpaka Hostel
117 Lakeside Road, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
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Reviews of Wānaka Bakpaka Hostel
G. F. M. G.I just spent one weekend here, but the place is lovely! Great views, they upgrade our room, so thanks for it!! That was lovely. The bathroom and shower were clean, and they had parking available. I will definitely come back!
T. V.Definitely the best hostel experience of my life! Ian is an amazing host and owner on reception! The kitchen is very homey, lots to use to cook or bake anything you like, a nice walk into town to all the shops and lakefront and some restaurants! The living room has amazing views as always and very spacious for eating and socializing. The dorm room I stayed in was great, the bed was very comfortable and had a sink in the room and lots of toilets and showers around to use.
Overall 11/10 experience
Thank you for everything Ian, making it a home for me there during my whole stay.
N. B.Wanaka Bakpakas is one of those special hostels that gets everything right. It is large, with excellent kitchen, dining, and chill-out zones. It has a decent laundry with both machine and outside lines for drying. Also, there are great weekly rates, friendly residents, comfortable beds, regular cleaning and a marvelous wood fire. You're more likely to be too hot than too cold in winter, even in the rooms. The only thing missing is a cat, but there are plenty of people around to make friends with instead.
I. L. (.Good facilities with a massive open kitchen. Perfect hostel for solo travellers to mingle with others on the road. Ian is very friendly and an honest host who looks out for the backpackers.
C. P.Really lovely hostel that's good for meeting other travelers and seeing Wanaka. Decently located.... up a hill and a wee-bit out of town, but not bad walk! And being a little out of the "hustle and bustle" made it quiet at night. Good view of the lakefront. Good size kitchen.
A. B.Enjoyed such a relaxing time and the beautiful view. Loved the warm fires in the common room in the evening. Perfect to cozy up with a book or have a good chat. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help
P. v. Z.Stayed here some years ago, but still like to say what a great time I had! One of the past hostels in NZ. Happy to read Ian is still around, good bloke.
L. C.Excellent hostel, chilled but full of friendly faces. I was fortunate enough to have my room upgraded at no extra cost. Hot showers, lovely clean and spacious kitchen. Beautiful views of the lake and outdoor dining and social ing area. Excellent location just 10 mins out of the main town but easily walkable. Would highly recommend.
J. D.Great warm backpackers with an excellent view overlooking the lake. The place was brilliant to sit and read a book while looking out. The hosts were welcomeling and friendly. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and kept clean. The rooms was nice and the beds were okay. The shower did lack a lot of pressure and there was no soap to accompany the bathroom sink. Those are only minor for what was a really enjoyable stay.
M. G.The best hostel in Wanaka (maybe in the whole NZ😁) where you can stay. Amazing views, perfect locality, all clean, very good equiped kitchen, friendly people and stuff especially Ian who is willing to help with every requirement always with a smile on his face and family approach.
K. M.Slept here for two nights, this hostel has really good and really bad sides. Good: the room was amazing, awesome beds with a stunning view over the lake. The kitchen was very big, with free tea, coffee, sugar and spices. The staff was very friendly. There were a few parking lots in front of the hostel and some down by the lake, no problem to park. Bad sides: the WiFi was sometimes extremely slow, sometimes fast, very unsafe and not secured. Additionally everybody only had 1GB per day for free, they wanted you to pay for everything else. The Bathrooms were also kind of bad, they had a few excellent ones, but the ones on my floor were not really modern. All in all a good hostel with an amazing view
S. F.Great place to stay at, near the city centre - less than 10 min walk near the lake. I loved the big windows in the living room (and in my room!) offering an amazing view over the lake. Big kitchen and friendly people.
I rented a mountain bike for a day and enjoyed the amazing easy track just near by (ask the staff!).
D.This Hostel is a little bit remote from the city centre but it has a wonderful view over the lake from the living room, the patio, the Garden and the balcony that led to our room. Although Wanaka in general is not a cheap place this hostel is worth it. We totally enjoyed four nights here. We fell in love with Wanaka.
S.One of the best hostels in NZ. The common area is so inviting and comfortable. The kitchen is big and well equipped. We got a free upgrade the first night and loved the double room with lakeside view so much we stayed there another night! Definitely recommendable!
J. G.Honestly the best hostel I've ever been to.
Nice rooms (big, clean, modern), great amenities, well equipped kitchen and daily cleaning of everything.
It is located in a central location near the city centre and offers breathtaking views over the mountains. Highly recommended.
M. P.Great stay. We had the twin bed room. The only downside was the thin walls. When someone decided to wake up early to shower, we were basically woken up from the sounds they were making. Outside of that, everything else was absolutely wonderful.
G. S.Really great stay.
+ The bunk beds are comfy and solid wood
+ the kitchen is big and well stocked with multiple hobs, microwaves and dishes - they even allow you to use lemons from their tree and herbs from the garden.
+ The living area is spacious and cosy with a wood fire and 360 views of the lake
+ The vibe is less party hostel and more guesthouse, which makes it more accessible to travelers of all ages
I disagree with the review left below about cleanliness, the bathrooms and facilities were well maintained when I was staying. I also think 1GB free WiFi per day is actually not worth taking a star off. This was a friendly, central and very cosy hostel and I highly recommend it to travelers.
C. (.First time I stayed here was great. Warm and hot shower, great kitchen storage space for your food. The longe has a lot of chairs but it was so busy one night we couldn’t find a seat. Close to town, maybe a 10-20 min walk. The second time we stayed wasn’t as good because the double mattress was dipped in the middle and during the night I kept rolling into the middle. Provided a towel which is amazxing! Reception lady was lovely.
H. B.A nice hostel with lots of long termers tho.
Big clean, well stocked kitchen with sufficient storage.
Beautiful common areas with good views over lake
warm and cozy.
The drain in the shower needed some TLC - did not drain properly.
Long Termers in my room had completely taken over (and also snored loud - not hostel's fault) so not a lot of space in the dorm room.
Also not super close to town.
J. D.Awesome views, cozy dining area and outside area, nice kitchen with lots of utensils, clean and tidy rooms/bathrooms :)
C. Y.Only stayed here for one night to do the Roys Peak track (10 min drive from the hostel). Very friendly staff, clean rooms, large common area, and was nice and quiet. Located just out of the Main Street but still very close to shops and has Lake Wanaka views.
D. L.Lovely clean and smart hostel. Well equipped modern kitchen which is kept tidy by the guest's. Free WiFi (up to 500mb/day) which is really fast compared to most free WiFi at other hostels. Bike rental available and threw free computers for the guest's to use. Also it's about a 10 minute walk to town. Would recommend to all ages
L. D.Prime spot to stay, amazing panoramic views over the lake and out to the mountains!! Just sit in the lounge and watch the world go by. Short walk to the happening centre of Wanaka. AN ACCOMMODATION TREAT!! 👍👍
C. M.This was the best hostel we've been to in New Zealand! Sprawling complex with lots of tucked away rooms and big windows. The kitchen is huge and there are bathrooms at every turn. It's a short walk along the waterfront to downtown Nelson.
S. C.This was excellent right from checking in. Clean; tidy; helpful staff. Clean kitchen. Superb lounge overlooking lake. Car parks right there and relatively secure as well off the street. Will stay there next time and have recommended it. Bike hire for a 24 hour period was helpful. Lock and helmet supplied. Walk to lake for a swim. Superb!
G. W.Amazing views across the lake, really cosy and spacious common area where you can find a spot to sit and read/eat/relax. Nice kitchen, good facilities generally.
J. W.Great accoms with a great view facing the Wanaka lake. The rooms and linen are clean, and the air conditioning is working great too. Shared toilets and showers are clean. However the sinks in the toilets are a bit too small if you are intending to wash your face.
L. S.Was the best stay in New Zealand and I have been to New Zealand twice.
It has a Lounge with a great view aboth the lake, a good kitchen with a lot of good stuff, free, fresh herbs, clean and bright shower that you just share with two other rooms.
The people were really nice and Wanaka is lovely aswell.
A. R.Great place to stay in Wanaka. Affordable, great kitchen, quiet,amazing views. And the lady at the reception allowed me to cook some breakfast after I'd check out. which was super nice, as needed some energy for the day.
瑪.One of my favorite hostel in NZ, stayed here twice. Great view, cozy lounge and the kitchen is also clean.
S. (.Very good hostel. It's spacious and clean and has a very nice lounge that offers a great view of the surrounding mountains and of course the beautiful lake. The place has ambience and a homely feel to it.
J. R.Friendly staff, I came here 2 years ago and I'm back and really enjoyed my stay. Good beds, good facilities (even some free computer with internet). 33 dollars in dorms with 4 people, 74 or 76 dollars for a twin room.
Recommanded +++++
Thanks to the team 😎
L. I.Great views. Clean. Good kitchen nice touch with the fresh herbs. Not too far of a walk to town. Only downfall is limited internet. Really annoying when u have heaps of photos to load and catch up with friends and family after a trip or just get an early night and watch netflix and your internet only last 5 minutes
S. T.Wanaka bakpaka is such a beautiful and welcoming hostel, perfect to relax, rejuvenate and watch the sun set on the lake. The staff are lovely, facilities are immaculate and there is a huge kitchen with fresh herbs to cook delicious food. The kind of place that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the bliss of Wanaka.
N. E.Really awesome place! Family feel, never too crowded, big kitchens. Stayed there twice. Only down side is that its a ten min walk to the main street
S. H.The best backpacker in wanaka. I stay in this place everytime I come to visit Wanaka. There's a breathtaking lake view at the lounge and sometimes I can stay in a room with view and just cost 34$. Friendly and helpful staff.Extra clean public area and room. Free and 10G fast wifi is provided too.
在這家背包客棧有非常好的住宿體驗，有美麗湖景客廳，乾淨的浴室與房間。速度快且有10G的免費wifi。
A. K.Even if I didn't stayed here it was just amazing. I messed up my booking and the hostel was fully booked. The staff helped me to find another hostel and even gave me a ride. The atmosphere was just like coming home. So amazing!
P. T.Extraorndinary friendly staff, very nice atmosphere, clean and good cooking facilities. The living room is an amazing place with a great view on the lake. You can stay there for a couple of days and relax or do some cool hiking acitivities like the Rob Roys glacier or the Roys peak hike. If youre more lazy as I was during this stay just do the Mt Iron Walk :-)
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R. A.I've stayed here a few times and really like it over the in-town YHA. Previously we stayed in the twin with ensuite, which is located in the redish building. This time we we put in the brown building out back. This one has paper thin walls and we were put in a twin room right beside a toilet. Because the walls were so thin, we could hear every pee, wipe and flush. Unfortunately did not have a good stay this time.
The doors lock automatically, which were weren't told, and I accidently locked my son out and went to sleep. He was pretty peeved because he couldn't get to bed.
Good 100mb free wifi is available per device per day. Costs a small amount if you want more.
View is spectacular. Kitchen and common rooms are well organised.
F. M.Awesome hostel. Not too many people. Nice and tidy. Great stuff and a perfect view over the lake. Would definitely come back again.
C. D.+ Clean and big kitchen
+ Friendly staff!
+ Comfortable beds
+ Great views from the lounge (eating area)
+ not far away from centre
Highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to stay (short or long term) in Wanaka 😍
I.Great view from common area. Eating dinner under the stars. Free computers, free wifi 500MB, common area and the kitchen were pretty, and very nice staff. I will stay here, if I come back to wanaka.
R. Y.Extremely comfortable and clean compared to most backpackers I've stayed at. It almost feels like you're staying in someone's house. Cosy sitting area as well with up to 400mb free wifi if you switch between the 4 wifi channels.
Marielle at reception was great. Say hi from Ryan if you're there.
S. P.Great rooms, reasonably priced and right by the lake. The lounge and kitchen were really spacious and clean. Had an excellent nights sleep
S.Good value hostel accommodation. Great location, view, kitchen and common room. Bathrooms were acceptable but could do with a clean at times.
A. s.We had a great stay! Clean facilities, friendly staff. Lots of guests hanging out around the hostel. Would definitely reccomend!
F. B.Thin wall separating my room to another so it didn't feel to private. Clean, friendly staff and everything else you'd expect. Good place, good value
A. L.Great location and views otherwise pretty standard low tier hostel. Rooms were dirty and staff was neither helpful nor welcoming.
J. T.Amazing views. Comfortable beds. Helpful and friendly staff. Good for solo travelers. Cosy and relaxed. Not a party hostel.
D. C.Awesome view, great rooms, and really friendly owners! The view from the lounge alone is worth it, add to that the quality of the staff and owners and you've got a winning combination.
B. N.Many Taiwanese and Japanese. Free food saved me! Thank for somebody! Enjoyed the awesome view of Wanaka Lake and felt like dining in a fancy restaurant(even if I was eating some self-cooked backpacker food).
S. P.Great common area with stunning views over the lake, spacious kitchen, rooms spotless along with everything else. Perfect place to stay in Wanaka.
R. M.We were able to get a private cabin at the YHA which was super clean and near to the attractions. Friendlest people of New Zealand. Highly recommand!
L.Very friendly and helpfull staff. relaxed and cosy place to stay with a beautiful view on the lake. Everything was nice and clean. close to the centre of wanaka. We enjoyed our stay
J. T.Except for the price and the limited wifi, I liked everything about this hostel, stunning view from the living room AND our room, clean kitchen (and huge) and bathrooms, plenty of parking space, the fire place and computers with Internet access available.
C. P.One of the nicest hostels I've ever stayed in!! Beautiful and spacious kitchen, very clean, and great view over the lake!
S. S. C.The person who work in the front desk , when I arrived made felt that I was at home 🏡,the way that they treated to the guest is very good 🤗
X. X.Expensive. But free computers with internet, WiFi. Fridges were already overloaded although less people. Dorm and bathrooms look very old but was ok.
D.Clean rooms, helpful staff and beautiful stay. I hope Abby gets some help with her yeast infection from our free healthcare!
H. C. N.The place is clean and tidy, quiet at night and with a great view.
W. Y.A little far from the city centre but definitely not an issue if you are driving. Clean rooms and nice living area to mingle with other guests
R. B.Great hostel, just far enough out of the town to be quiet, but only a 5 minute walk when you fancy some socialising.
P. J.Wow absolutely great hostel feels more like a hotel!! Beautiful view everthing superclean, cheap, friendly stuff
Defenitely recomend it!!!
U. H.Wanaka Bakpaka is the best hostel I've ever had the pleasure of staying in. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, clean, fast WiFi, and a great location.
J. O.Friendly hosts, good setup, great kitchen setup, lounge like a restaurant overlooking the lake. Would definitely stay again!
R. A. Y.Best located hostel in Wanaka - you should stay here for just the location. The hostels had good facilities and a really friendly staff
N. O.Clean, silent and homely feel place to stay in cheaper rate
M. K.A nice place to rest after you have been out in and about Wanaka all day. Beautiful views from the terrace and common area.
L. W.Good views from lounge and living room. Nice kitchen. Only get 500mb of internet free.
L. S.Awesome few over lake and town.
Good equipped kitchen with fresh herbs.
No TV and no DVD.
S. A.One of my favorite hostels in New Zealand, great hosts, great vibe and amazing views!
c. f.A great quiet spot by the lake. Outdoor garden with BBQ facility is an added bonus.
K. H.Five stars and two thumbs up for this wonderful Wanaka hostel. Highly recommend checking it out.
R. D. G.Beautiful views, nice situation, clean, friendly staff, great kitchen...
B. C.It's OK, an extra toilet or three plus a soap dispenser in the showers would easily elevate this to a 4.
P.Amazing place to stay, quiet, fresh, nice view, great common facilities, friendly staff
E. M. A.Very friendly staff, helpful and great facilities! Room was very clean and warm!
R. H.Great hostel, with a fantastic view over Lake Wanaka from the lounge area
G. D.Great facilities, easy walk to town & very helpful. Good views.
F. R.Great hostel! Very spacious, clean and friendly
I. R.Amazing views !! And the staff are really friendly. Good price too
Y. Z.Very nice and comfy， also has great view
O. S.Awesome hostel, good price, nice view across Wanaka.
J. B.Good place to stay. We stayed here to compete in challenge Wanaka. 👍
A. J.Very good backpackers with a beautiful view on Lake Wanaka and the Roys Peak
S.Convient location to town center and ski bus stops. Rooms very cold, bring a sleeping bag!
L. M.Come here at least once a year! Love it :) thank you once again
v. c.Such a good hostel. Highly recommended.
S. K.Awesome place, amazing kitchen, clean, great ambiance.
A. J. N.Lovely place by the lake but can get pretty crowded in summer
D. B.Great location and views. And nice friendly staff
L. Y. X.definitely will stay here next time~
comfort and friendly person
A. S.Really love the cozy lounge with great view.
B. G.Great views, good staff and average facilities
I. S.Good and big kitchen. Computer free. Big lounge.
S. Á.Great place if you want to go to Wanaka.
G. H.Great budget accomadations. Good views.
조.great!!!! the facility is clean and staffs are all kindly :)
B.Nice relaxing and fair priced!
S. C. C.Excellent BBH and nice lake wanaka view
R. S.Excellent hostel in great location.
f.The view alone worth every penny
C. N.Recommended, nice view from lobbey.
M. !.Always stay here everytime im in Wanaka
C. L.Great staff, facilities and location
M. C.Nice Staff and nice view in front of BBH!!
張.Good view
F. H.Beautiful view and atmosphere!!
B. G.Awesome hostel
H. R.Good places, great staff
C. S.very nice
V. K.Nice place close to the city centre
L. T.Chilled with a great view
c.people and beds are too crowded
S. W.Great lake-view
A. C.Nice backpackers.
C. G.Friendly staff and guests
S. b.Awesome backpackers
O. H.Awesome
P. B.Good atmosphere
J. V.will be writing later
n. w.Warm and cozy
m. t.This is a great spot
J. T.Fantastic place
R.(Translated) The six-person room has its own sink, the kitchen is tidy, and the refrigerator and dry food area also have enough space and tidy. The bed is bigger than the average backpacker, and the staff also helped me move my suitcase upstairs😊
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六人房有自已的洗手盤，廚房整潔，雪櫃及乾貨食物區也有足夠空間及整潔。床較一般backpacker大，職員還幫我搬行李箱上樓😊
A.(Translated) A little bigger but still very comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped and it is very clean! The common room has a great view of the lake and Roy's Peak
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Etwas größer aber trotzdem sehr gemütlich, die Küche ist super ausgestattet und es ist sehr sauber! Der Gemeinschaftsraum hat eine super Aussicht auf den See und Roy's Peak
A.(Translated) The lobby can see the beautiful lake view, the room space is not very big, but the price is cheap, there is a parking space available.
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大廳就可以看到很美的湖景，房間空間沒有很大，但是價錢便宜，有提供車位
R.(Translated) One of our favorites, super clean, great view to the lake, Roy Peak and much more. Class walks in the area
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Eines unserer Favoriten, super sauber, toller Blick zum See, Roy Peak und vieles mehr.Klasse walks in der Umgebung
유.(Translated) It's right in front of the lake.
Tidy, tidy, clean room too ~ ~
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호수 바로 앞이라 너무좋고
부억도 깔끔, 방도 깔끔해요~~
J.(Translated) Backpackers with good environmental views
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環境風景都不錯的背包客棧
y.(Translated) One of the hostels in the area recommended neat and clean!
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אחת אכסניות באזור מומלץ מסודר ונקי!
k.(Translated) Walking by the lake is very pleasant!
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湖邊散步，就很愜意！
R.(Translated) Excellent location. Clean, cozy.
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מיקום מצוין. נקי, נעים.
W.(Translated) Clean friendly, in a word blissful
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Proper vriendelijk, in een woord zalig
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