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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Travelers relax by the lake at this eco-certified hostel where they can play pool, connect with fellow guests, or simply soak in the natural surroundings

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Haka House Lake Tekapo is by the water, perfect for unwinding. The hostel has a coffee shop, laundry facilities, and free WiFi in all rooms. Guests can enjoy billiards while appreciating the spectacular lakeside setting praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Room Ensuite with lake view

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  • Lake view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin room - Ensuite

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  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

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

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Tekapo, Haka House Lake Tekapo is on a lake. The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Tekapo Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snow tubing. Visit our Lake Tekapo travel guide
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5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
    Sheepdog Statue
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does.
    Tekapo Springs
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dark Sky Project
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    165 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack Rabbit
    4 min walk
  • Greedy Cow
    2 min walk
  • Blue Lake Eatery & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Better Batter
    5 min walk
  • TLV Restaurant & Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Hostel near Lake Tekapo
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities at Haka House Lake Tekapo. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A foosball table, snow sports gear, and smoke-free premises
  • Bicycle parking, a billiards/pool table, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Haka House Lake Tekapo have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

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
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Lake Tekapo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haka House Lake Tekapo located?

Situated on a lake, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Dark Sky Project, Maclaren Footbridge, and Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 396 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Superb location. Huge kitchen loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hanney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Relaxed environment, hostel for young walkers to explorer local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kit Yee Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in the perfect location. Close to everything. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STUNNING location, stunning views. Great friendly staff. Clean room. Great vibes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Better amenities in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelleanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lake. Beds in dorm with privacy curtain were comfy. Wish there was more space to relax outside the dorm rooms - it’s either the kitchen/dining room or the upstairs room, which doesn’t have enough couches for people to sit. Bathrooms were ok - should be more shelving or something for people to put their toiletries on as the 3 sinks in the bathroom hall were frequently occupied, so people kept having to leave because they couldn’t use the sinks. Otherwise good for maximum 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of check in staff, well kept property, good heating and fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Goh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and easy parking, also a good common kitchen and comfortable beds and warm toilet to use during winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yi Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and comfortable stay. There was a large group of students staying the same night and as a result there were not enough seats to eat dinner. Even the second floor lounge area was full and some had to sit on the ground to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is very close to the InterCity bus stop. The receptionist gave me some good information about where to see the stars at night. You’ll need your own padlock because the lockers in the dorm don’t have locks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay for quiet time and lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at Haka house. Affordable prices. Very nice and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, amazing facilities. Just brilliant The view from our room was breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake, and proximity to 'town'.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent place to stay in Tekapo

Best location in lake tekapo!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with stunning views of the lake from communal areas. Easy check in/out and room clean and as pictured. A great hub to explore Tekapo / Mt Cook and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOU YUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view in public area, clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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