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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Haka House Lake Tekapo

Table football, books
Exterior
Lounge
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$378
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

Explore the area

Map
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King room - Ensuite - Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite with lake view

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite with lake view

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin room - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 16.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite With Lake View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo places you steps from Dark Sky Project and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cowans Hill Walkway. Highlights at this eco-friendly hostel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and ski storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 5-property class Lake Tekapo hostel include Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 1 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk
  • Sheepdog Statue - 9 min walk
  • Tekapo Springs - 4 min drive
  • Mount John Observatory - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Eco-certified hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the eco-certified Haka House Lake Tekapo. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Lake Tekapo hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1950
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations. Accommodation at this 5-star hostel has kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM during summer, and from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM during winter. Guests planning to arrive after the closing times should contact the property on the day of their arrival to receive an access code.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Tekapo YHA
YHA Hostel Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo
Yha Tekapo Hotel Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo Hostel
YHA Lake Tekapo
Haka House Tekapo Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Haka House Lake Tekapo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Lake Tekapo on 23 Jan 2025 start from NZ$378.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Yep, Haka House Lake Tekapo has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

No, Haka House Lake Tekapo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Haka House Lake Tekapo's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

There isn't one on site, but The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo is a short 17-minute walk away.

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 208 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at HAKA house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thilak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thanh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no private parking area supplied
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bronwyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was pretty clean, although there were some space constraint and we spotted a few flies in the room which is still acceptable. We booked one with the lake view and it was beautiful in the morning. Overall, we had a pleasant stay at Haka house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and updated hostel. Unfortunately the quiet hours are not enforced well on each night we stayed and had limited sleep. Staff were made aware after the first night and stated they had a large group of school students with a supervisor present however the second night same occurrence happened. Otherwise nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wincenty

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hongtao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mamiko, ????

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一部の宿泊客がキッチンを雑に使っていたがスタッフによって毎日清掃されとても快適でした。バックパッカーでは安いし仕方ないよねといつもは諦めることでしたが、ここでは不快になることがありませんでした。 眺めも良く、キッチンからすぐに外に出れ、目の前のテカポ湖で朝日や夕陽を見れるのはとても素晴らしい経験でした。 スーパーやカフェに歩いてすぐに行ける立地でこの値段で泊まれたのは満足です。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yanping

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka is nice. But Expedia is not good as hard to reach customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good one night stay in LAke Tekapo
Classic hostel. Nice kitchen, clean, spacious common area. Bunk bed could be bigger - not really for tall person like me...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liesha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Beautiful scenery. Staff friendly. Shopping center close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024