4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, 7946
What's nearby
Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 10 min walk
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 13 min walk
Mount Cook National Park - 13 min walk
Kea Point Walk - 4 min drive
Tasman Lake - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - 13 min walk
About this property
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
Eco-certified hostel near Mount Cook National Park
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a library, and laundry facilities at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning.
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 some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Sauna
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Separate living room
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Grocery/convenience store
Library
Vending machine
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels
More
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
LED light bulbs
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 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Mount Cook YHA
YHA Hostel Mount Cook
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Cook Hostel
YHA Aoraki Cook Hostel
YHA Cook
YHA Aoraki Cook
Yha Mt. Cook Hotel Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealand/Mt. Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Backpacker
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Mount Cook
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?
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 Aoraki Mt Cook?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook located?
Situated in a national park, this eco-certified hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Mount Cook National Park. Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Red Tarns are also within 15 minutes.
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Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Excellent place to stay in Aoraki Mt Cook Nat'l Park with beautiful views and plenty of amenities. We appreciated the on site laundry, lounge areas, and the sauna!
Dining options are limited in the park (~3 restaurants). Even though they're all good, you may want to plan ahead and bring groceries to take advantage of the communal kitchen area at the hostel.
Helpful and friendly staff keep everything clean and tidy. We loved our experience here!
Easy access to most hiking area, amenities clean and comfortable, friendly staff, affordable. The noise level is way too much though. It's expected on shared rooms/ accomodations, however, banging of doors and conversations of the next door occupants can still be heard past 11pm.
Clean, big kitchen, enough bathrooms with shampoo, conditioner, body wash. Remember to bring bathing suit to enjoy the sauna which opens from 5-9pm. Close to hooker valley track (10mins walk to the entrance)
Man Ling
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Ella
10 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cost is very high for what you get, suggest looking around at local motels instead. Stayed two nights, one morning and one night there was no hot water for showers or washing up.
Hostel itself is very clean, excellent staff, workable kitchen, etc. The only down side is that it’s a short drive or a long walk to most trailheads & of course any other loud/inconsiderate guests. The place is great though!
Newer and larger building compared to the Queenstown location we stayed at! Really comfy mattresses and the rooms had a mini fridge and plenty of hooks and hangers. The kitchen was very large and the hostel was very clean. Walls are a bit then but no issues with ear plugs!
Location is wonderful. There are no many options for budget travelers around Mt Cook. Yet it is worth to visit. Staff are friendly. Price are competitive.
Clean and seemed to be well managed. Stayed two nights in an 8 bed dorm. Deducted one star as the internet wasn't working for a few hours the first morning.
I had a late check in and I forgot to let them know but luckily then left the key with my name on it in an envelop. The place was very clean. It looks new and simple. Staff were nice. I will be back for sure.
Overall stay was acceptable. It was easy to get there, lots of available parking space and cooking facilities were adequate. However, there was no hot water for showering on our first night and it is abit noisy with people walking around. Not sure if the hot water ran out on the first night as the place was fully booked (we showered around 8pm). We intentionally showered earlier on the second night (arnd 6pm) and there was no issue. We might have been unlucky with the water heating but would recommend to shower earlier, esp if you’re intending to stay in the winter.