Easily the best backpackers we've stayed at in New Zealand. The place is incredibly clean, plenty of dishes and utensils. In fact plenty of everything. Huge warm lounge. Bob keeps that fire going. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfy. The showers would have to be the best. Hot... heaps of water. Bob and Maxine have basically hit the top... More

One of the best places I stayed in New Zealand and in Te Anau. Bob and Maxine will treat you with the best care and hospitality around. The kitchen is so well equipped and fully stocked with herbs and spices. They even provided fresh fruit for us one day! I felt so at peace and relaxed that I never wanted... More

Great, how Bob and Maxine manage their hostel. About 20 min. out of town for pedestrains, but they offer bicycles for free. No keys for doors needed, free laundry, best internet in town and Bob has a solution for every problem.

After staying in other backpackers in Te Anau, this was the first time in that Backpacker. Located on the road to the Milford Sound, it is a bit away from the center of Te Anau. You need a car or a bike to go to town. Rooms are very clean and cosy, bathroom is ok and the host Bob is... More

We stayed in Bob and Maxine's house and used the excellent backpacking facilities. Everywhere is well equipped with super bathrooms and quality fittings and supplies. Thoughtful touches included kitchen foil, cling film and baking parchment, which helped with food preparation. We were spoilt in the house with a private bathroom and clean towels every day. We were also able to... More

Feels like home and clean like a 5 star hotel. Dorms are spacious and beds are comfortable. Public area is huge, kitchen is well equipped and there are plenty of reading material spread around. Laundry is for free! The only down side is distance from town centre, but the free bikes makes the transportation very easy, even without a car.... More

Stayed there in a dorm for 4 nights, the place was really nice, the bathrooms, kitchen and dorm were clean and very spacious, the common room was massive! The owners both cared a lot for me and gave all their advice on what to do in and around Te Anau, incredible! The free bike was a great extra, as the... More

Bob and Maxine put so much love and effort into making this place special. Spotlessly clean, superb facilities, it is the equivalent of a well stocked home. They are very friendly and the reviews below about rude / cats are a real shame as clearly the reviewers think that the entire hospitality industry should somehow be subservient to them. Bob... More

What a treat to have heat (heat pump in bedroom, warm heating lamp in bathroom and fireplace in the lounge). It was a nice stay in a clean, well built and well kept backpackers. Only bummer was that there was no double room available (is there only one?), which is disappointing when traveling as a couple. However, we're flexible and... More