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YHA Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand

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Reviews of YHA Queenstown Lakefront

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86%

The big windows in the kitchen are gorgeous, the beds are comfy and the view is spectacular. I liked that it was a ~10 min walk from downtown, as it allowed a more quiet stay, while everything was still close to everything. It was a bit of mess in the kitchen and generally around the hostel. Would still happily go back.


83%

very happy with our stay. we arrived after midnight and staff were very helpful. location is excellent- easy walk to city and free parking across the road

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


76%

Great kitchen 15-20 min walk from town alone e lakeside is nice but hell with luggage! Very quiet and not very social hostel Noisy and uncomfortable beds in big dorms

  • Globetrotter
  • 02 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (22 reviews)


83%

nice location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 41+
  • (4 reviews)


73%

Nice hostel to stay at for a quite few days but the majority of the people seemed to be 60+ not so good if you are wanting to meet people

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice spacious hostel positioned about 5 or 6 minutes walk from town. Rooms are nothing special but that is to be expected as prices are very cheap. Would definitely stay there again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

A quiet and lovely place to stay, 5min walk to the town, kitchen And room are clean. staffs are Friendly

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 31-40
  • (9 reviews)


93%

Been here before, and this time the interior renovation make this hostel more comfortable.


80%

A nice mass-stay hostel. In spite of the number of beds it still had a cosy feel to it; maybe all the wood panelling.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 20 Sep 2011
  • themarksmallman
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (18 reviews)


90%

Its a truly pleasant stay right in front of the lake!! Well-equipped and clean =)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

I really enjoyed my stay great facilities for cooking everything you need provided utensils. Toilets showers clean a pleasure to use. The staff were friendly and very helpful. I would definitedly recommend this to my friends and family.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Great location, nice to be away from madness of QT yet only 5 min walk away. Staff however were only ok, far too business like and not enough personality in my opinion, especially the small blonde kiwi girl, they all looked glum and did not want to be there.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (15 reviews)


93%

this is a nice chilled out hostel with five star views over the lake and mountains. It is a 10 min walk from Queenstown Centre but far enough removed to chill. My friend stayed at Base and I visited him there, it was manic.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (15 reviews)


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  • 08 Feb 2012 (86%)
  • The big windows in the kitchen are gorgeous, the beds are comfy and the view is spectacular. I liked that it was a ~10 min walk ...
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