About this property

Essential Facilities: Mountain View Backpackers in Wanaka offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy live music in the lounge. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features shared bathrooms with showers and a games room. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 2 km from Puzzling World and The Wanaka Tree, the property is 36 km from Cardrona. Queenstown Airport is 62 km away. Activities include skiing, hiking, and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its garden, attentive staff, and excellent kitchen, Mountain View Backpackers ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

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

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Wanaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elinor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A very homely hostel where it was easy to socialise and relax. Jesse and the other staff were very helpful and lovely.
  • Lubet
    France France
    EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT THE GARDEN AND THE LIVING ROOM EVERYTHING WAS VERY CONVENIENT
  • Sara
    Italy Italy
    Amazing quality hostel. Quiet & chilled, good for grown up travelers like me ☺️
  • Jez
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed the friendliness and welcome from the staff. Felt welcome after a long journey. Great value and the guy I was sharing the room with was very friendly too despite the age difference!
  • Dakota
    Australia 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.
  • Rosie
    New Zealand 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
  • Josh
    United Kingdom 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 New Zealand
    Old school Cozy place giving good backpacking vibes.
  • Annabel
    New Zealand 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 United Kingdom
    Rooms and facilities were really clean, bed was nice, good location

Property surroundings

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
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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.