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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩359,571
₩413,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite with lake view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment | Living area | Foosball, books

Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite And Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

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
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Batter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Hostel near Tekapo Springs
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 vending machine, a foosball table, and snow sports gear
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and books
  • 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
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 does it cost to stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Lake Tekapo on Nov 21, 2025 start from ₩359,571, excluding 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?

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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Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 355 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Michio

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nobuya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel faces to Lake Tekapo directly. We were able to see the lake and beautiful sky, mountains, extremely brilliant stars from the dawn to midnight from my room. The root was narrow to find the space for suitcases. It was cold inside of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

6/10 Okay

Wai Shun Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice overall, it's at a prime location. However their beds creaks!!!! Also the whole place only has 2 washing machines and 2 dryers. If the place is full probably close to 100 people staying the laundry efficiently not enough. It's not a hard no but I'll not stay at Haka if there's other reasonable options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Yan

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