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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Property class: 3
3-star hostel near TSS Earnslaw Steamship

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Photo gallery for Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.
A living room with yellow armchairs, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV against a geometric patterned wall.
A sign for Haka House Hostel with a modern building in the background.
A modern dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a bench. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outside.
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Skycity Queenstown Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

A bunk room with two beds, a window, and a suitcase on the floor.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a headboard with a built-in light fixture.

Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A compact bedroom with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a mirror.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Twin

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark-colored blankets.

Private Twin

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

A bunk room with two beds, a window, and a suitcase on the floor.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a mirror, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 3 Bed dorm

A bunk bed room with a mirror, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 3 Bed dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a mirror, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Room Lake View

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark throw, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

King Room Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

A bed with a white pillow and a tablet connected to it.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

A bed with a white pillow and a tablet connected to it.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Entire 6 Bed Dorm

A bunk bed with a wooden frame and metal railings, a pull-out desk, and a storage compartment.

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a neatly made bed, and a wooden headboard.

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Room Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of a deck through a sliding glass door.

King Room Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Queenstown City Centre hostel, you'll find TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Skycity Queenstown Casino. Queenstown Mall and Queenstown Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Queenstown - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3-star hostel near TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offers its guests a vending machine, ski storage, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Queenstown hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offers 40 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: NZD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lakefront YHA Queenstown
Queenstown Lakefront YHA
Queenstown YHA
YHA Lakefront
YHA Lakefront Backpacker
YHA Lakefront Backpacker Hostel
YHA Lakefront Backpacker Hostel Queenstown
YHA Lakefront Queenstown
YHA Queenstown Lakefront Hostel
YHA Lakefront Hostel
YHA Queenstown Lakefront Hostel
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Queenstown
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront to the airport?

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is 5.4 mi (15-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

As of Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront on Sep 17, 2026 start from $82, including 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 Queenstown Lakefront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront.

How close is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront to the beach?

This hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.9 mi (14-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offer free breakfast?

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (8-min walk) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (12-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night.

Does Haka House Queenstown Lakefront have a pool?

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Queenstown Lakefront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront to downtown Queenstown?

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is 0.5 mi away from Queenstown.

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 133 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, amazing location and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, but the road was very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . . Good people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice spot, nice staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, the washrooms and kitchen were clean and staff was very friendly and on point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy and modern hostel, all required facilities. Great showers!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place - the sheets should be changed after the 3rd night.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Great location. Make sure you book parking at the venue as this is not available online.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service
Nice and warm stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The 1st Haka House I enjoyed staying at Staff, lication, washrooms, showers, kitchens etc... all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, value for money, super convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Altaf Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lake view from the hotel, nice comfortable rooms. Parking was hard to find, the street is always occupied with cars, so if you don’t contact the property early then parking becomes a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sobia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was good. room was ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning lication on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, clean and a well equipped kitchen. Nice staff and fine location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rufeng

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a hostel, not very well noted on the booking, no private washrooms and bath. Shared space line kitchen is pretty greasy every where. Found roach i. The room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twin room was very small. No room to open suitcase. Good location. Noisy at night with people coming and going all night. Advertised luggage storage but no mention of $15/night per item charge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Twin room very small, no room to open suitcase. Very noisy overnight with people coming and going. Disappointed to be charge $15 per night for luggage storage. This should be mentioned we advertising luggage storage that a surcharge applies.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monaliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good thing in this property, easy to find ,near to places such as restaurant, parks and the view is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kara

Liked: Amenities
Room was ok. Loud music at patio along with being on a busy street. No elevator until going up first flight of stairs. Will look for other options for Queenstown next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First experience in a hostel and it was great. The staff and Ikene were particularly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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