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Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

4.5 star property
4.5-star eco-certified hostel with free parking

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, 7946
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 3-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 2-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Mount Cook

Mount Cook retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Mount Cook National Park and Te Wahipounamu. Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Red Tarns are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Cook National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kea Point Walk - 9 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tasman Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

4.5-star eco-certified hostel with free parking
As a guest of Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook, you'll find a sauna, a library, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a convenience store. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Mount Cook hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1982
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook offers 16 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested.

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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Exterior

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 54 reviews
The price is $141
includes taxes & fees
$123 per night
May 19 - May 20
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Living room

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

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

Does Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?

As of May 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook on May 16, 2025 start from $94.79, 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.

Does Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook offer free breakfast?

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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.

Is there free parking at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook have a pool?

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook to downtown Mount Cook?

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook is 0.5 mi away from Mount Cook Village.

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool environment. 300 dollars US a bit steep for no bathroom in room. Pretty place for a hostel. NOT WORTH $300!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoonju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dolor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ella

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

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

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The environment is very nice and the service is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jayr

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Man Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Really liked the property - easy to park, great access to Mt. Cook and everything is beautiful around this area! Staff was great, but the one downside (that didn't effect me) is if you arrive after the staff leave, you will have difficulties getting in if you failed to contact the property before getting there. They are nice enough to leave all the keys where you can still get into your room, but it requires that you know the code to the door, which you would not know if you do not check in with the property before arriving. While the bed was mostly comfortable, it was not quiet until well after when I wanted to sleep and unlike most hostels, people were not very aware/kind of others need for sleep. This is the second Haka House I've stayed in, and none of them provide towels, which makes me very unlikely to ever go back to one - who doesn't need to shower? And what traveler is bringing a towel with them??? Also the rooms were quite hot until well after 2AM, even when it was only 50F outside. Not an excellent hostel, but the location was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hana House is very nice and the staff works hard to keep it very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiatong

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

10/10 Excellent

YIMIN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minsu

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay great. Property is in great condition, and staff was amazing helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Yi Jun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were really clean and modern kitchen and lounge. But it’s a bit pity that the dryer place didn’t work well when I stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, well managed, homely facility In a magnificent setting… Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHASHA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024