Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Wānaka

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Enjoy a meal or meeting with a view of the parking area and distant mountains from this room's dining space.
Welcome to the House of the Woods, featuring a rustic entrance with steps and a glass door.
Fully equipped kitchen with gas burners, microwave, and stainless steel appliances.
Enjoy meals in a stylish dining area with a sofa, tables, and chairs, offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy a restful night's sleep in this cozy room with a large bed and mountain views.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Bed in 2 Bed dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

King Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 12.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 28.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Room Ensuite with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite (Cabin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Ensuite with Lake view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, 9305

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhyme X Reason Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wanaka

Eco-certified hostel in the city center
Consider a stay at Haka House Wanaka and take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, 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.

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 transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (NZD 10 per night)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: NZD 10 per night
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wanaka YHA
YHA Backpacker Hostel Wanaka
YHA Wanaka
YHA Wanaka Backpacker
YHA Wanaka Hostel
Yha Wanaka Purple Cow Hotel
YHA Wanaka Hostel
Haka House Wanaka Wanaka
Haka House Wanaka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wanaka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Wanaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Haka House Wanaka?

Self parking is available for NZD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Haka House Wanaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Wanaka?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20.

Where is Haka House Wanaka located?

Located in the heart of Wānaka, this eco-certified hostel is steps from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. Gallery Thirty Three and Wānaka Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

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Haka House Wanaka Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 221 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a nice stay. Don't usually do hostels, but this is a good one.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,safe and welcoming Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka House really has it down so well with their accommodation standards. Rooms and facilities top notch, and in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Wanaka

Great place to visit and great place to stay close to everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and modern facility with a view of the lake and right next to downtown. Very modern, clean, and comfortable room with bath. Very friendly staff too. Highly recommend this great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Super people and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Though I would only stay a night and ended up staying two nights, great town and great place to stay, very walkable location, friendly people, and lots of spaces to relax within the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, bright, huge kitchen, great vibe. Stayed in shared female room with 4 beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Friendly vibe, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arunkumar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, and the amenities were excellent, making it a comfortable base for exploring the area. However, I did encounter a few cleanliness issues. Despite requesting a thorough vacuuming of spiders and ants, they remained in the same spots when we returned, which was a bit disappointing. With a bit more attention to room upkeep, this place could be perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fang Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large communal space to use. Good location in Wanaka
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

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

10/10 Excellent

Decimus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. First, hats off to their staff for their outstanding hospitality. All my concerns/request were answered. Love their energy too. Second, place is convenient with all the attractions and eateries nearby! 10/10 Would come back again if staying in Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yin Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. They made my stay a terrific experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Would come back again

Service was really great, ensuite room with good value for money. Location is unbeatable. Very clean, and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUKHJIWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location . if it had AC would get 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
it’s actually a divided hut behind the main building of hostel. Quite hot during the sunny daytime, no air con and fans available. The only fan in bathroom was super loud. Just like motel at back. Should be aware noise when cars and other guests passed though the stone road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was a good night stay. Although we had the view as the room was in front, the noise of others can be heard like footsteps and even the smell of people smoking is coming inside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elton

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cold Shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024