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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
5-star eco-certified hostel with free WiFi

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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Popular LocationDark Sky Project1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChurch of the Good Shepherd7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTekapo Springs4 min drive

Room options

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Bed in 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • 183 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10/10 Exceptional
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

10/10 Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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The price is $88
per night
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

On lake.At this hostel, you'll be steps from Dark Sky Project and within a 10-minute walk of Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tlv Restaurant & Bar - 1 min walk
  • Mackenzie's Stonegrill - 1 min walk
  • Jack Rabbit - 3 min walk
  • Astro Cafe - 21 min drive
  • Kohan Restaurant - 1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5-star eco-certified hostel with free WiFi
Haka House Lake Tekapo offers its guests barbecue grills, ski storage, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Haka House Lake Tekapo also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

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
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Piano
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Heating
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 5 stars and is displayed on this page as 5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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

How close is Haka House Lake Tekapo to the airport?

Haka House Lake Tekapo is 138.8 mi (164-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Lake Tekapo on May 29, 2024 start from $81.91, excluding 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.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Lake Tekapo.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo offer free breakfast?

Haka House Lake Tekapo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have a pool?

Haka House Lake Tekapo does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Lake Tekapo to downtown Lake Tekapo?

Haka House Lake Tekapo is 0.1 mi away from Lake Tekapo.

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 108 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dorilynn, North Plains

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic !
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ambur

The view is worth the drive alone. For a hostel it is better than most but quiet noisy and hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous new youth hostel
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ishan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed sheets didn’t look washed/ fresh. The soap dispenser in the bathroom was empty. Looked like a rinse and repeat room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bryce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023