Haka House Lake Tekapo

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

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Foosball, books
Exterior
Exterior
Lounge
Lake view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite with lake view

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

Twin room - Ensuite

  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 16.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

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

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

On lake.You'll be steps from Dark Sky Project and a 5-minute walk from Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

5-star eco-certified hostel with free WiFi
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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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

  • 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking within 328 ft

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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 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.
  • 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
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite 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

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 188 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Haleemah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect property for Lake Tekapo and Stargazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit disappointed at the room, old and next to rubbish.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

YIMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend !
My stay here was really good, the view was amazing and I really enjoyed my meals at the outdoor seating area of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

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

8/10 Good

Scott

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