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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Lounge
Table football, books
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Room options

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

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Room Ensuite with lake view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 16.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

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

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite With Lake View

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

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

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

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

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

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

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
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive - 10.2 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

Eco-certified 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 a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • Books, snow sports gear and bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Haka House Lake Tekapo offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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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 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

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.
Cots (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
On-site 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Lake Tekapo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 27 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Lake Tekapo on 27 July 2025 start from AU$249.04, including 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.

How much is parking at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haka House Lake Tekapo located?

Situated on a lake, this eco-certified 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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Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 307 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how near it is to the Church of Good Shepherd. The common kitchen is well-maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayathri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Verified traveller

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

Arunkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an en-suite twin room at Haka House Lake Tekapo and found it spacious, clean, and well-located. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and the en-suite bathroom was a great plus. Only downside was the heater—it seemed to turn off automatically after an hour, which made the room a bit cold during the night, especially in the autumn chill. Still, a solid and peaceful stay in a stunning location. Would recommend, especially if you’re prepared for cooler nights!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Chia lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a hostel so not much expectation. Location is perfect and very convenient. Walkable to the church and star gazing. King private room is decent size. Spacious bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIZURU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to booking KOHAN restaurant. Staffs are so helpful &friendly and service is always so good .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at HAKA house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Fai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidiness and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jiun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice view
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful places
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Si Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hostel is unbeatable, although the cleanliness is abit dubious. Found some strands of hair in the bed so I wondered if the sheets were changed. Otherwise it was a comfortable stay, with a huge kitchen and lounge that is really appreciated. There’s also a supermarket nearby that adds to the convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Hongtao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING SPOT!! My favorite place in NZ. Amazing view, new and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, a hostel more than a motel but we had our own room, self contained
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024