Haka House Lake Tekapo

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo offers adults-only hostel accommodations with free WiFi, a lounge, elevator, shared kitchen, and communal TV room. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy private bathrooms with walk-in showers, lake and mountain views, hairdryers, refrigerators, work desks, and TVs. Free parking and bicycle parking are available. Activities and Services: The hostel provides skiing, hiking, cycling, and film nights. Additional services include housekeeping, tour desk, luggage and ski storage, and free parking. Location and Attractions: Located 60 mi from Richard Pearse Airport and 28 mi from Mt. Dobson, the property offers easy access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a high quality hostel, with separate rooms but common areas where you could cook/ chat/ play games. It is right on the lake and the views are great (do a dark skies trip). The staff worked really hard to ensure the place was spotless....”
Kyungsook
United States United States
“Clean room, good quality bedsheets, beautiful lake view and shoreline tract few steps away. Good kitchen facilities”
Naomi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cleanliness, the staff were very friendly, LOCATION is amazing and the facilities are great”
V
Singapore Singapore
“The location was superb, very near the supermarket, bus drop off point, Dark Sky Project, the lake, you name it. The room was also comfortable, with an unexpectedly spacious bathroom. The common area was also beautifully designed, and the kitchen...”
Joanne
El Salvador El Salvador
“The room Was quiet but you always get people who don't sleep well which Keeps us all awake. Good facilities.”
Princessita
Philippines Philippines
“I super love the location. It’s in the center and was very convenient especially during winter. It was one hop away from Dark Sky Project where intercity bus drops off those visiting tekapo. Check out the back of haka house with a big mirror...”
Saifun
Poland Poland
“The way the rooms are built is very elegant, with a private place for each guest. The showers and kitchen are also very convenient. The staff were exceptional, and really helped me during the snowfall that covered my car and roads. They let me use...”
Ayano
Japan Japan
“Walking distance to the church of Good Shepard, and all the tourists spots. It snowed the day before we arrived, but the room was warm enough. The view from the hall was stunning!!”
Taichi
Japan Japan
“The location is perfect, facing the lack and only 2 min walk to the supermarket. The kitchen was so clean and had a lot of gas ranges (actually it was IH).”
Stephen
United States United States
“The absolute best Hostel we’ve stayed at in our 40 years of traveling! Very clean, large/complete kitchen, comfortable common areas, splendid location/views, friendly staff, comfortable beds (with individual lights, power, privacy curtains, etc.),...”

Area info

House rules

Haka House Lake Tekapo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests 17 years or younger cannot be accommodated in shared dormitory rooms. All guests aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Full payment for the entire stay is required 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date for flexible bookings and full payment is charged upon confirmation for nonrefundable bookings.

When booking 4 rooms or 8 guests or more will be considered as group booking and additional terms and conditions will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.