☏ 03 442 5785 ✉ book@hippolodge.co.nz · 4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown 9300
Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped range, from Hippo Lodge, Queenstown

4.3★ · 161 Google reviews

Spectacular lake views, in central Queenstown.

A small and friendly backpackers spread across three houses on Anderson Heights, with rooms from a bunk in a small dorm right up to an ensuite double. Short and long term stays both welcome.

03 442 5785 · book@hippolodge.co.nz

4.3★ / 161Google reviews
Three housesTop, White and Bottom
Dorms to ensuites3–8 bed dorms, doubles and deluxe doubles
Free tea & sugarFor as long as you stay

Welcome

Million dollar views from the common area.

Three houses. The Top House arguably has the best views — a few steps up to the front door, then a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, a large dining and lounge area and laundry. The White House is the fanciest and most spacious, with the deluxe doubles and an ensuite double, and Lake Wakatipu and Walter Peak framed in the common room window. The Bottom House is easy to get to and holds the larger dorms, with its own lounge and kitchen.

There's a storage room for the luggage you don't want to carry up a mountain in summer, which becomes a drying room for ski and snowboard gear in winter. Coin-operated washers and dryers, an outdoor clothesline year round, limited on-site parking, and free tea and sugar for as long as you're here.

KitchensFully equipped, in all three houses
LaundryCoin-operated, plus an outdoor line year round
StorageLuggage in summer, drying room in winter
FreeTea, sugar, and a wi-fi voucher each day
Lake Wakatipu framed in the common room window at Hippo Lodge

What guests say

4.3 stars, from 161 Google reviews.

“I was stranded in Queenstown late at night on the 23/1/26 due to a cancelled flight. The manager was amazing and gave me the last bed in the hostel and stayed up way past closing time to greet me. He showed me around and made sure I was ok and even gave me a towel for a shower! A very nice man I was very lucky!!”
— Anthony Bunce, Google review · 6 months ago

Good to know

Before you arrive.

Where4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
RoomsEnsuite double, deluxe double, small dorm (3–4), larger dorm (5, 6 or 8)
Kit storageStorage room in summer, drying room for ski and board gear in winter
LaundryCoin-operated washers and dryers, and an outdoor line year round
ParkingLimited, on site, first come first served
FreeTea and sugar, and a wi-fi voucher for each day you stay
ActivitiesWe'll book them for you, at the best price we can get
Contact0800 447 767 · +64 3 442 5785 · book@hippolodge.co.nz
Reception hours
Mon8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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We'll book your activities too.

Hippo staff can book all your Queenstown activities and make sure you get the best possible price, often with bonus offers thrown in. Call 0800 447 767 or +64 3 442 5785, or email book@hippolodge.co.nz.

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☏ 03 442 5785 · ✉ book@hippolodge.co.nz