Haka House Lake Tekapo

4.2

Excellent(183 Reviews)

Hostel in Lake Tekapo

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hostel

Eco-certified hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations. Accommodations at this 5-star hostel have kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Lake Tekapo

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Lake Tekapo Regional Park

2 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 Single • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 Single • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

1 Single • 183 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 Single • 344 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

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4.2

Excellent(183 Reviews)

Hostel in Lake Tekapo

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Lake Tekapo

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Lake Tekapo Regional Park

2 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 Single • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 Single • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

1 Single • 183 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 Single • 344 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(183 Reviews)

2.5

Nov 2024

It was clean and nice view. Well maintained apartment.

5.0

Sep 2024

Good value for the money

5.0

Aug 2024

Room was clean and cozy. The shower was a bit too small to use comfortably. Staff were friendly and helpful. The location is right on the lake and there is a lounge and dining hall that offer stunning views. Would recommend visiting the Dark Sky Project which is directly next door.

4.0

Aug 2024

Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds

5.0

Aug 2024

Good place to stay

5.0

Aug 2024

Highly recommended. Will visit again.

4.0

Aug 2024

Haka is nice. But Expedia is not good as hard to reach customer service

5.0

Jul 2024

Great

5.0

Jul 2024

Haka house is very accomodating hostel and the staff are kind and easy to approach,the facility is nice and clean..thank you Haka House.

2.5

Jul 2024

Classic hostel. Nice kitchen, clean, spacious common area. Bunk bed could be bigger - not really for tall person like me...

5.0

Jul 2024

The view from the window is so amazing!

5.0

Jun 2024

We really don’t understand the negative feedback here. It is very central, has beautiful lake view and even though we had our room right next to the communal area with Billard pool table, it was quite and we slept very well. The staff is very friendly too and there is a huge kitchen with many cook tops and oven for the guests to prepare meals. :-)

5.0

Jun 2024

Perfect property for Lake Tekapo and Stargazing!

2.5

Jun 2024

Great location. Beautiful scenery. Staff friendly. Shopping center close by.

3.0

Jun 2024

A bit disappointed at the room, old and next to rubbish.

5.0

May 2024

Great well equipped kitchen & facilities with plenty of space. Comfortable chillout zones and great view over Lake Tekapo. Walking distance to supermarket and close to Church of the Good Shepherd

2.5

May 2024

My stay here was really good, the view was amazing and I really enjoyed my meals at the outdoor seating area of the hotel.

3.0

Apr 2024

Booked 2 single beds with bathroom, but was disappointed, the evening/ night was noisy with teenager guests, no milk coffee, tea etc, very small room, and expensive, view from window of rubbish and bottle bins, so noisy when bottles thrown out. Positive was location and room clean.

4.0

Apr 2024

Close to everything Great views of the Lake

2.5

Apr 2024

The hotel service was excellent, and the accommodation room was also very nice. I was a bit flustered during my first experience in the public restaurant, but it was definitely a memorable experience. I would definitely visit again if given the chance.

5.0

Mar 2024

Good communal facilities. spacious (we were off peak) Great location, friendly staff.

5.0

Mar 2024

The location is great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable.

4.0

Mar 2024

The views

4.0

Mar 2024

Upscale hostel with available en suite rooms right on the Lake with its stunning views. Excellent, if busy, communal kitchen for those who wish to cook. Our en suite room had a Lake View and small fridge. The location is perfect. Mostly young backpacker crowd our room was quiet and comfortable.

3.0

Mar 2024

Private room in a hostel horribly over-priced. The room was boiling on a 20-degree day in March. When we walked in there were bugs all over the ceiling because the open window had no screen, to be fair, don’t think many hotels have them in NZ. A fan was provided but it was useless, so sleeping wasn’t easy. Room was fine, very small, otherwise clean. Not our couple of tea but it was in an awesome location, great views of the lake and close to everything this fab town offers.

3.0

Mar 2024

This is a large backpacking type facility for all sorts of travelers. Very modern, clean & tidy with spectacular views. The building is of poor quality with respect to sound. Fire doors have been installed for every room, therefore hinged. The doors slam all night & early morning, as people come & go and get up to go to toilet. The noise echoes down the corridors. It's an assault to the senses and doesn't make it a relaxing, peaceful place to stay. I booked a 4-bed dorm room with ensuite. Thats how it is advertised on WOTIF site. What it doesn't say (that I could find) was there is a chance you will be placed in a mixed room. That may not suit many people and should be made clearer. So when I asked management on that day (2 guys) about this, I was bluntly informed that's what I booked through WOTIF. There are NO ensuite rooms for females only. So, unless I could prove to them my booking via WOTIF said something different, I was not able to change rooms. I would have been happy to change to a non-ensuite dorm room. It was quietly implied to me to "suck it up" for one night! I found that really not customer service focussed and disappointing.

2.0

Mar 2024

The most expensive night in my South Island trip ($370) including nights at the Hilton. No TV, very small room, you are requested to strip your own linen off the beds.This is a hostel, not a hotel, although Expedia the positions it as a hotel.

4.0

Feb 2024

Parking is in a gravel shared parking lot. You have to drag your luggage across rocks to the entrance. Staff is good but not very friendly. Very close to iconic church. And the lake is right outside your window. Location location location!!!

3.0

Feb 2024

Room was very small. Had a decent size bathroom with a very small shower. No TV (they did give a discount after we complained.) Had to get the staff to sign into wifi because it didn't work. They eventually signed us into the staff wifi. Very expensive for what you get and not worth it.

5.0

Feb 2024

Everything is wonderful

2.0

Feb 2024

we really appreciate them, holding onto my wife’s medicine and keeping it refrigerated for her until we could retrieve it. She accidentally left it in the refrigerator. The only thing we had problems with is arriving after dark. It was very difficult to find the location. The sign on the building, almost matches the color of the building.

2.5

Jan 2024

What a fantastic spot for a short stay ! We stayed in an ensuite room- clean and functional - compact but enough for 2 nights .Excellent service, clean shared kitchen and great open spaces for work or gathering. The location is fantastic - stunning views to the lake and within walking distance to all Tekapo has to offer.

3.0

Jan 2024

The view is worth the drive alone. For a hostel it is better than most but quiet noisy and hard to sleep.

2.5

Jan 2024

Really excellent for a youth hostel, in a stunning location on the lakeside. We had an ensuite double room, upstairs as we had requested. Clean, comfortable, with small fridge, hairdryer and kettle in the room - so didn't use the communal facilities.

2.0

Dec 2023

The bed sheets didn’t look washed/ fresh. The soap dispenser in the bathroom was empty. Looked like a rinse and repeat room

4.0

Dec 2023

Great hostel right on the lake. Lots of restaurants and food trucks right outside. Shared facilities were clean and other residents were polite and quiet. Check in closed at 8pm. The best part was that stargazing was very easily accessible.

1.5

Dec 2023

At the time of booking, it seemed like one of the best options in the area, considering that most of the options were motels; however, the place is mostly meant for students and young people and is quite uncomfortable if you are expecting a hotel-like experience. I mean, it gets the job done and the place is decent but feels more like a dorm.

1.0

Dec 2023

The TV wasn't working, there was no coffee or supplies in the room, and the common areas were very loud until midnight.

2.5

Nov 2023

Very modern and fresh hostel. Private room was great - good size, comfortable bed, nice view. Best kitchen in any hostel I’ve ever been to with incredible views from the dining area and lounge upstairs. Atmosphere was OK but not the most social for solo travellers, although fine for a night or two (plus there aren’t really many choices by the lake).

3.0

Nov 2023

Great location and functional. I wish they had some coffee in the room! Not asking for much!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Lake Tekapo?

The average price for a rental in Lake Tekapo is £114 per night. This rental is £65 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Haka House Lake Tekapo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Haka House Lake Tekapo pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Hostel in Lake Tekapo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Lake Tekapo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Hostel in Lake Tekapo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Lake Tekapo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Lake Tekapo?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Haka House Lake Tekapo pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

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