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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property

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Lounge
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King room - Ensuite - Accessible

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, hair dryer

King Room Ensuite with lake view

  • 17.00 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room - Ensuite

  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 16.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Maclaren Footbridge. .This eco-certified hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cowans Hill Walkway and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dark Sky Project.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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

Lakefront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional features at this hostel include a vending machine and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Haka House Lake Tekapo has a restaurant on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1950
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

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 available

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 any questions, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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
Onsite 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

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

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 304 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haka Hostel Lake Tekapo

For a Hostel we were really surprised as to how good this was. Room was comfortable and facilities excellent (we had a private room). Only issue was a water leak through the ceiling late in the night, but staff sorted it as best they could. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair from the last patron on the blanket and sheets. The walls and floors were dirty especially the bathroom. The room also had a foul odor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MASAYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hostel, Friendly Staff

Beautiful hostel overlooking the park and lake. Friendly staff allowed me to check in early as my bed was ready and even asked if I wanted a top or bottom bunk which was much appreciated. The kitchen was spacious and the rooms and bathroom were very clean. The 4 bed female dorm felt a bit cramped at times but the bed setup is well thought out with privacy curtains, generous underbed storage and an additional smaller locker, both of which can be padlocked. Highly recommend this hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night private room

We used the single room, not sharing. It was clean and had everything we needed. I wish it was a little bigger for our luggage, we had to open them on the floor and walk over them, but not a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvia, Delray Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I think the property and the staff are ok overall. What I did not like is the state of cleanliness of the sheets and pillowcases. I would like to send a picture of the pillowcases, they were full of stains
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kiera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Negative experience

There were bugs jumping around in the bed and surrounding area of the top bunk. I approached staff for support including the manager and they were really unhelpful and quite un empathetic. I appreciate they were fully booked and I couldn’t change rooms, however they made me feel like it was my problem. The staff said she needed to check and when returned said there were no bugs , I advised I had video footage. I recognised I wasn’t going to get anywhere so left it. I asked if I could check out the next morning and the manager said ‘you can just give me the card’ which was disappointing. My other experiences of Haka house have been much more positive especially in Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Haka House in New Zealand. Big clean bathroom facilities, great location on the lake, nice private bunks. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Disliked: Staff & service

Not quite what we expected

It was hard to find accommodations in Lake Tekapo even though we booked several months in advance. It was our fault that we didn’t read the description carefully. We booked a king room with bathroom. It wasn’t cheap but certainly looked it. Peeling paint. Grubby walls, cheap industrial carpet. Frosted window that only opened a few inches, probably because we were next to an alley with trash cans. That, the restaurant next door decided to utilize around 11.00pm to empty what sounded like several dozen glass bottles. Thankfully we only stayed one night. It really is a backpackers paradise.
Peeling paint
Industrial caroet
Our view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEOKWON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hjem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Labong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jianwei, Frederick

Travelled with partner
Room is pretty small. Two twin beds were put together for two people. No desk and chairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks to complete my traveling

Had an amazing time at Haka Tekapo, super clean, organized and welcoming. I already traveled in NZ 3 months, at the end of the traveling, I really appreciated what you did for us. Early check in, beautiful kitchen and lovely staff. It’s hard to leave and already miss you guys. Wish to be there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced for a tiny room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just receptionist was not very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Timaru

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of common space including large kitchen, dining and recreation. Room is modest size with comfortable bed. Great location right at lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Owen, Brighton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricey for the accommodation, was lacking Air Conditioning and shower was too small. Otherwise quite acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay but feel it was quite expensive for a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025