Mount Cook Backpacker Lodge Reviews

The staff were super helpful but almost never were at the reception. They've basically taken a hotel and put bunk beds in it. Kitchen doesn't have an oven. They were hosting an elementary school trip when I was there so not really many other backpackers to talk to. If you need a place to stay this really is a good option, I would just try for the yha first.

Wonderful stay with fantastic scenery. Special to thank who found and return my friend's wintercoat. Also to praise this hostel good security with honest staff.

Good sized rooms, clean, great views and 24 hr wi-fi cheapest we found in NZ !

Fantastic place, great kitchen, great views, great rooms with mountain views. Why stay anywhere else?

Not a lot of options around mt cook, but this wasnt a bad hostel... well not really a hostel actually. It was run more like a hotel with a big bar and pricey restaraunt, but still with share dorm rooms and a communal kitchen. We arrived about 5pm and for some reason our room still wasnt ready then the guy forgot to tell us when it eventually was ready. But they were nice enough about it, and gave us free drinks and wi fi which was handy.

Institutional feel, but adequate, after all, this is a National Park

Nice Place for starting your walking trips, the dorm rooms were good an clean, my had his own bathroom, that was nice. Unfortunately the kitchen and dining area was directly behind the restaurant that was at the same location, and the smell there was horrible. Its more like a Hotel than a Hostel but I can recommand it.

Nice place, I would stay here again. A little bit warm in the room but everything else was fine.

I loved that this was more of a lodge than a hostel...it was fairly quiet in the rooms wing, but the upstairs restaurant and bar was a great place to hang out and meet friends if so desired. Food was extremely expensive, though, and the only thing resembling a market is at the lofty Hermitage, where you will pay a day's salary for bread and milk. Definitely bring your own groceries! The kitchen was large and spacious, but poorly equipped and the stoves hardly ever worked.

After a long drive from Christchurch it was just fine - no problems at all although wi fi was not good and it was only per each device. For the money it was a bit of a rip off. Apart from that which I am sure someone could do something about, it was a good stay over. Thanks

The kitchen. Needs more. Needs more cutlery, pots, space to sit down etc. Staff flexible and we appreciate that.

We were expecting a more 'hostel' like room, but were pleasantly surprised by the room and facilities being more like a hotel. The only downside was that the food offered at the restaurant/bar was overpriced. I suppose that's to be expected at a remote location with very little competition.

Great view of Mount Cook from our room and excellent location! Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was good. Very clean rooms and great facilities (pool tables were a bonus).

I stayed in a 4 bed dorm en-suite. The room and bathroom were cleaned and tidy. The building is modern and warm and it's got a nice bar-restaurant upstairs. Prices are a bit expensive as there are no real competitors but the other hostels/hotels of the area... Reception was often unattended and staff was correct but unhelpful. I would recommend it to stay if you go for a hiking as the facilities are nice but I wasn't satisfied with the service offered in the hostel.