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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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Exterior
Lounge
Exterior
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 523
SAR 603 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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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
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 16.00 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

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

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 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 amenities such as free WiFi.
Other 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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
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 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?

Check-out 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.

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Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 266 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Jeffrey

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

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

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

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

Di

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

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities with lots of space for luggage and belongings; curtains and nightlight make it feel more private and usable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Labong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair from the last patron on the blanket and sheets. The walls and floors were dirty especially the bathroom. The room also had a foul odor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was perfectly equipped and clean with a beautiful view of the lake. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable and the linens and pillows were excellent quality. The washrooms were bright and clean and the staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean. Staffs are friendly and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I think the property and the staff are ok overall. What I did not like is the state of cleanliness of the sheets and pillowcases. I would like to send a picture of the pillowcases, they were full of stains
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricey for the accommodation, was lacking Air Conditioning and shower was too small. Otherwise quite acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatuporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, convenient to walk around
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

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

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well set up and eco friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

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

10/10 Excellent

Ehyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and nice view. Well maintained apartment.
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Yuheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun experience
It was a very unexpected interesting experience. I almost mistakenly thought it was a nice college dorm. Love cooking together with other guests, and dining with a beautiful lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024