Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
5-star hostel near Tekapo Springs

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Lounge
Lounge
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Foosball, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Ensuite with lake view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room Ensuite Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room With Ensuite And Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

On lake.You'll be steps from Dark Sky Project and a 5-minute walk from Maclaren Footbridge. Cowans Hill Walkway and Church of the Good Shepherd are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5-star hostel near Tekapo Springs
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at Haka House Lake Tekapo. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Lake Tekapo hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1950
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations. Accommodations at this 5-star hostel have kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

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 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

  • No pets 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

How close is Haka House Lake Tekapo to the airport?

Haka House Lake Tekapo is 137.8 mi (165-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Lake Tekapo.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo offer free breakfast?

Haka House Lake Tekapo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have a pool?

Haka House Lake Tekapo does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Haka House Lake Tekapo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Lake Tekapo to downtown Lake Tekapo?

Haka House Lake Tekapo is 0.1 mi away from Lake Tekapo.