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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite with lake view

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room - Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 4 min drive - 2.5 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
  • A vending machine, a table football and snow sports gear
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and books
  • 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

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

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 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

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 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Lake Tekapo on 13 Dec 2024 start from AU$372.61, 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 and Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within 10 minutes.

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 177 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

Xochitl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a family of 4 with 2 small kids and spent a very good time in an on-site room. Totally recommended and we would come back there. Unbeatable location. Meters away from dark sky project. You can stargaze from its backyard, too! Only 2 comments: some guests left food residual in the sink; maybe a major enforcement is necessary. The bunk bed ladder is squared and very uncomfortable. We would buy tshirts if they had the bending machine design. Thank you Haka House!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jatuporn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, convenient to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dingjia, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very close to Lake Tekapo and there are plenty of public parking spaces. The hotel also has amazing public areas and you will definitely take a photo there. The only downside is that room is not very big but their bed is super big and convenient (bedside table has 4 outlets and 2 bed lamps!!!)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff works very hard to keep the property clean and running well. The shared kitchen is set up well and can hold a lot of people. The only downside was the uncomfortable mattress, which in my case, was a spring mattress rather than a foam.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rowena Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing view! Nice property with large kitchen and lounge area on the top. We had a room on the ground floor overlooking the lake. The paint on the heating panel on the ceiling was peeling and there was stain on the toilet seat. Shower hose was leaking but the team fixed it when we told them. Overall it was alright for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jole'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the lake from my room was gorgeous. Everything was conveniently located within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a hostel NOT a hotel. At least half the rooms are shared dormitories with some communal facilities for cooking, TV watching, pool table etc. We had our own bathroom but otherwise the room was lacking - e.g. there was a kettle and mugs but no spoons and no complimentary tea/coffee. The room was small without much space for luggage although the bed was comfortable and the heating worked quite well. The staff mentioned that other people had been surprised that this was more of a hostel. Also we have toured South Island and this was probably the most expensive stay even though it had the least facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel had a spectacular view and the room was perfect for a one night stay…sadly we didn’t get much of a chance to enjoy it because after a great day at Mt. Cook (less than an hour up the road) we heard about some bad weather moving in during the night. Not wanting to get stuck with some road closures the next day (when we needed to be in Christchurch) we ended up checking out an hour after checking in. If not for the weather we would have enjoyed the view from our room when waking up the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ting

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie

Travelled with group
Property was good. Easy access to the restaurant, and some places you wanna see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was pretty clean, although there were some space constraint and we spotted a few flies in the room which is still acceptable. We booked one with the lake view and it was beautiful in the morning. Overall, we had a pleasant stay at Haka house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and updated hostel. Unfortunately the quiet hours are not enforced well on each night we stayed and had limited sleep. Staff were made aware after the first night and stated they had a large group of school students with a supervisor present however the second night same occurrence happened. Otherwise nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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