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Wanaka Bakpaka

117 Lakeside Road, Wanaka | Otago, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
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Wanaka Bakpaka
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012 via mobile

Stayed in double room in this hostel. Had private bathroom. Well decorated, very comfortable, friendly owners. Has kitchen if you want to cook for yourself. Probably one of the better hostels I have stayed at in new Zealand and also a good deal at $70 plus a night. Lots of hiking in the area, also wanaka has good restaurants. Stayed... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We stayed in a standard double. Many bathroom shower facilities around, nice and modern. we even had a sink in our room. noce big open kitchen space and breathtaking views from the lounge and dining room. would very much recommend and stay here again.

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WanakaBakpaka, Owner at Wanaka Bakpaka, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Hi Sacha Thats great to hear you enjoyed you time at Wanaka Bakpaka! We are so lucky with our location and views overlooking the Lake. Autumn is a magic time of year in Wanaka with the stunning colours of the trees surrounding the Lake and we are lucky enough to have front seat view of this! We appreciate you recommending... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

By far the nicest hostel we stayed in during 2.5 weeks in NZ. Great facilities, great views, fantastic price. We stayed in the twin ensuite, due to the double being booked.

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WanakaBakpaka, Owner at Wanaka Bakpaka, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Hi there So glad you enjoyed your recent stay with us here @ Wanaka Bakpaka! The Lake View double Ensuite does tend to get pre booked quite often but thats great that you were happy with the twin ensuite ! Hope you managed to take away some unforgettable experiences and memories while travelling in New Zealand : ) More

Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We stayed in a double with private ensuite and got the one on the end, facing the lake. It was a good sized room and everything was clean. The kitchen was well equipped and up to date. The property in general was well located overlooking the harbor and also within walking distance of the very quaint town of Wanaka (Where... More

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WanakaBakpaka, Owner at Wanaka Bakpaka, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Hi there WOW we are so blown away by your review "best hostel in the South Island". We really appreciate all your kind feedback and comments about the backpackers. Cardrona Beerworks have started making seasonal Beers but the classics the "Brewski" and "Cardrona Gold" have won beer awards and are favousites of ours to! Rob Roy Glacier is a stunning... More

Wiesbaden, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I just wanted to pass Wanaka on my way to Queenstown -but I stayed almost for a week in this awesome hostel. Wonderful location, close to city, quiet, close to lage and walkways, bike rental and, most important, clean, good beds, greate kitchen and relaxed and community. Can't wait to get ther once again :)

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WanakaBakpaka, Owner at Wanaka Bakpaka, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Hi Sue We love it when guests book for one night and keep extending, there is so much to do in wanaka whether it be walking, eating out, doing an adrenaline fuelled activity or catching a movie at Cinema Paradiso! We are very luck with the guests that come to stay at Wanaka Bakpaka always being so friendly and creating... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

We stayed two nights and would have been happy to make it many more. Our room was large and clean, the bed comfortable. Huge kitchen with all the necessary equipment. The common room was just perfect, especially because for one full day, it rained so hard any outside activity was pointless, so people lounged around, read, wrote, played cards. But... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

We had a private room booked for 5 months in advance and arrived to find that they had added in one more person (a stranger) to our "private" room. They basically just said they were sorry but they had no other space. We all go to bed early as we have an early morning start on a multi-day snow trip... More

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WanakaBakpaka, Owner at Wanaka Bakpaka, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Hi Jeff It's unfortunate to hear of your experince at Wanaka Bakpaka last winter. We do need to state that if you book a private room at Wanaka Bakpaka whether it be a twin or double room (max 2 people) this is what you will get. We will always honour these bookings. However if you book into a share or... More

Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We stayed in a double room - writing this review from the Internet terminal at the hostel, looking out of 4 windows all with stunning views of Lake Wanaka! Situated above the Marina, the views are just mind blowing! Lovely place, nice and clean common rooms and places to relax. The staff are helpful and friendly (bikes for hire!). We... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

We came as a party of 5, my parents, aunt & uncle. Stayed here only for a night before heading to Queenstown, wished we could have stayed longer. Reception was good, Ian & Liz, were friendly & helpful. This place seated on a hill surrounded by bushes & trees which is a very good thing. From the reception area &... More

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

My sister & myself stayed at Wanaka Bakpaka early February & absolutely loved it so much, we returned & gladly stayed again. Staff the best & so helpful, all areas spotless including huge designer kitchen, laundry facilities,plus internet desks & extra huge lounge & foyer with large picture windows overlooking Lake Wanaka & the green bays opposite ~ views gorgeous... More

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117 Lakeside Road, Wanaka | Otago, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 17 AUD - 53 AUD

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