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Haka House Lake Tekapo

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A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
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A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $153
$133 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

A bunk bed room with a window view of a lake and mountains.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

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

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A bunk bed room with a window view of a lake and mountains.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a small stool, and a mirror on the wall.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a small stool, and a mirror on the wall.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a sink and mirror.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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

View all photos for King Room Ensuite with lake view

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

King Room Ensuite with lake view

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King room - Ensuite - Accessible

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

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Twin room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

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

View all photos for Apartment

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

When you stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Tekapo and Dark Sky Project. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maclaren Footbridge and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cowans Hill Walkway.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cowans Hill Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. This Lake Tekapo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional features at this hostel include a vending machine and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Haka House Lake Tekapo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1950
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property class

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

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 434 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
here is located just lake side of Tekapo so you can see the beautiful views anytime. it was so fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Superb location. Huge kitchen loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hanney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Relaxed environment, hostel for young walkers to explorer local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean bathroom Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, lovely location, good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very good for any kind of traveller- good location, nice and quiet. The shared cooking area was well organized but you need to be okay with different smells!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hostel. Lake Tekapo is astonishing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramnik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Great overnight stay. So close to the lake and a beautiful view from our window.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marjo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms verr clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kit Yee Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayathri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in the perfect location. Close to everything. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hongtao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of check in staff, well kept property, good heating and fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
a great room , meet with nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay for quiet time and lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STUNNING location, stunning views. Great friendly staff. Clean room. Great vibes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025